Novia UAS and Åbo Akademi are expecting a record number of visitors to UniYH in Turku
Students from upper secondary schools will have the opportunity to visit the campuses of Novia University of Applied Sciences and Åbo Akademi University in Turku during UniYH on 6 March 2026 to explore the universities’ degree programmes.
The packed programme includes presentations of study options, demonstrations, inspirational lectures, workshops, guided tours and lunch.
“UniYH has never been this large before. We are expecting nearly 1,600 visitors from upper secondary schools and vocational institutions across Swedish‑speaking Finland,” says Jenny Svartsjö, Head of Communications at Novia.
A major attraction this year is the new campus building Astra, which became home to Åbo Akademi’s social sciences programmes in January. During UniYH, visitors will get a behind‑the‑scenes look and discover the university’s brand‑new learning environments.
“We look forward to showcasing our modern facilities to the students visiting UniYH. Astra offers an excellent and highly functional learning environment, likely the newest university building in Finland,” says Sanna Westerlund, Head of Admissions Services at Åbo Akademi.
UniYH is one of the most important student recruitment events for Åbo Akademi and Novia, and it has been very popular among visitors.
“It is important for young people to meet students and teachers and to experience the unique atmosphere on the Turku campuses. Having this many visitors is incredibly exciting,” says Jenny Svartsjö.
UniYH will take place on 6 March 2026 from 10:00 to 14:00 on the campuses of Novia University of Applied Sciences and Åbo Akademi University in Turku.
Media representatives are welcome to attend UniYH.
Visitors are coming from the following schools:
- Axxell, Åbo
- Björneborgs svenska samskola
- Borgå Gymnasium
- Brändö gymnasium
- Ekenäs gymnasium
- Gymnasiet Grankulla samskola
- Gymnasiet i Petalax
- Gymnasiet Lärkan
- Hangö gymnasium
- Helsinge gymnasium
- Jakobstads gymnasium
- Karis-Billnäs gymnasium
- Karleby svenska gymnasium
- Katedralskolan i Åbo
- Kimitoöns gymnasium
- Kotka Svenska Samskola
- Kristinestads gymnasium
- Kronoby gymnasium
- Kyrkslätt gymnasium
- Lovisa Gymnasium
- Mattlidens gymnasium
- Närpes gymnasium
- Pedersöre gymnasium
- Sibbo gymnasium
- Steinergymnasiet vid Rudolf Steinerskolan i Helsingfors
- Svenska samskolan i Tammerfors, gymnasiet
- Topeliusgymnasiet i Nykarleby
- Tölö gymnasium
- Vamia
- Vasa övningsskolas gymnasium
- Virkby gymnasium
- Yrkesakademin i Österbotten
- Åbo Yrkesinstitut
Applications to Swedish‑language degree programmes are open 10–24 March and are submitted via www.studieinfo.fi.
Read more about the day’s programme at https://uniyh.fi/
For further information, please contact:
- Novia University of Applied Sciences, Head of Communications Jenny Svartsjö, tel. +358 50 561 7803
- Åbo Akademi University, Head of Admissions Services Sanna Westerlund, tel. +358 50 342 3289