Turku University Hospital

Turku University Hospital (TYKS — Turun yliopistollinen keskussairaala) is Finland second major university hospital, serving as the principal tertiary referral centre for all of southwestern Finland and the Turku region. Affiliated with the University of Turku — one of Finland two leading comprehensive universities — TYKS combines high-quality academic clinical care with active research across multiple specialties. The hospital operates multiple campuses in Turku, with the modern T3 building as the flagship clinical and research facility. TYKS serves approximately 500,000 patients annually across its campuses and operates in close academic collaboration with HUS Helsinki — the two institutions together forming Finland comprehensive university hospital system. Key clinical specialties include Oncology and Haematology (Turku Cancer Centre), Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Neurosciences and Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Paediatrics and Neonatology, Gastroenterology and Digestive Surgery, Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Urology, and comprehensive Rehabilitation Medicine. Turku is Finland oldest city — the former Finnish capital and the most historical city in the country, with a magnificent medieval castle and cathedral, excellent restaurants, and a charming Old City atmosphere. Located 2 hours from Helsinki and 90 minutes from Turku Airport (European connections), it offers international patients a uniquely rich Finnish experience alongside their medical care.