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Åbo Akademi University
About
Åbo Akademi University is the only exclusively Swedish language multi-faculty university in Finland. It is located mainly in Turku but has also activities in Vaasa. Åbo Akademi should not be confused with the Royal Academy of Åbo, which was founded in 1640, but moved to Helsinki after the Turku fire of 1827 and is today known as the University of Helsinki.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 20 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 5,835
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 14%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 30.5 | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 37.2 | 2025 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 37.8 | 2025 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2025 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 35.0 | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 31.2 | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 35.8 | 2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 26.1 | 2025 |
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2022 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | =517 | 38.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =672 | 38.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 689 | 38.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Åbo Akademi University?
Åbo Akademi University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =643, THE Rank 501–600, US News Rank =1,117.
When was Åbo Akademi University founded?
Åbo Akademi University was founded in 1918.
What are the top subjects at Åbo Akademi University?
Top subjects at Åbo Akademi University include: Nursing, Law & Legal Studies, Arts & Humanities, Psychology, Energy Science & Engineering.
Where is Åbo Akademi University located?
Åbo Akademi University is located in Turku, Finland.