The campus of the University of Turku is located on the eastern bank of the river Aura, approximately 1 kilometre from the Turku Market Square.
Properties and buildings owned by SYK are located in the 3 main campuses od Yliopistonmäki, Alakampus, and Kupittaa, and in Varissuo where the teacher training school of Turku University is located. The campus area brings together all students and staff of the institutes of higher education in Turku. Its location in the city centre enables a versatile selection of services that complements and supports services found on campus. The university campus is part of both the historical city centre and the new, developing Turku Science Park area.
The campuses in Turku are a combination of old and new buildings. With the addition of Aurum, the campus stretches into the historical centre more than ever.