Finland

Quick Info

• Fill up the residence permit form.
• Filed up the application form.
• Acceptance letter from the university.
• Proof of monetary funds required( 6270 Euros for the year)
• A valid passport and photos.
• Receipt of application fees paid.
• A valid health insurance coverage proof, at least for a year.
• Document verification.
• Submit Biometric data.

• Copy of the final or official higher secondary school certificate or vocational qualification
• Transcript of records. A minimum of 50% GPA is required when applying for programs in education
• Proof of English language proficiency.
• Clear copy of your passport ID page

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• Finland is the world’s happiest country.
• Finland’s population is very similar to Norway.
• Oslo is slightly bigger than Helsinki.
• Finnish is different from the Scandinavian language.
• All Finns learn Swedish at secondary school.
• Finns are the world’s biggest coffee drinkers.
• There are 187,888 lakes in Finland.

Helsinki:

 Finland’s southern capital Helsinki, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Helsinki on the shores of the Gulf of Finland in southern Finland is both the most populous and the capital city of the country. 

Oulu:

Oulu is a city in central Finland, where the Oulujoki River meets the Bay of Bothnia. Its waterfront square, Kauppatori, is home to food stalls and the Toripolliisi, a squat policeman statue. Oulu ranks fifth among the biggest cities in Finland.

Turku:

Turku, a city on the southwest coast of Finland, straddles the Aura River. Dating from the 13th century, it’s known for Turku Castle, a medieval fortress with a history museum, perched at the river mouth.

Espoo:

Espoo is a city in Finland. It is located to the west of the capital, Helsinki, in southern Uusimaa. The population of Espoo is approximately 314,000. It is the 2nd most populous municipality in Finland.

Bachelor degree

Students need an upper secondary school certificate or equivalent. 

UAS bachelor’s degrees amount to 210–270 ECTS credits and the duration is between 3.5–4.5 years, depending on the degree program. 

University bachelor’s degrees amount to 180 ECTS credits, and the duration is 3 years. University bachelor’s degrees usually offer continuation to a master’s degree.

Master degree

Students need to have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent to apply for a Master’s degree.

University master’s degrees take 2 years of full-time study, amounting to 120 ECTS credits. 

UAS master’s degrees take 1-1.5 years to complete, and amount to 60–90 ECTS credits.

To be eligible to apply to a UAS master’s program, you also need to have gained at least 2 years of work experience in the field after completing your bachelor’s degree. (A University Master’s does not usually include this work experience requirement.

The cost of education in Finland can vary based on factors such as the level of study and the university. On average, tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students range from around 5,000 to 15,000 EUR per year for Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. However, some programs might have higher fees. If you are from outside the EU/EEA area, you are required to pay tuition fee for bachelor’s and master’s level programs which are taught in English. The annual tuition fee depends on the university and the degree program, varying between 5,000€ and 18,000€  approximately (2023). 

IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency are the most commonly accepted tests, but other alternatives may also be available. 

The IELTS score must be 6.0 or 6.5 and the TOEFL score must be minimum 79 to 92. 

• Choose the right programs.
• Check admissions information.
• Apply to programs and for scholarships.
• Wait for the results and confirm your study place.
• Prepare for arrival.

The Finland Government Scholarship is offered to students from developing countries who wish to pursue their Master’s degree at a Finnish university. This scholarship is intended for students who want to complete a full two-year Master’s program in Finland. The scholarship is awarded for one academic year at a time and it can be renewed for a second year, depending on the student’s academic performance.

The scholarship covers the following expenses:

• Tuition fee
• Monthly allowance for living expenses
• Travel expenses
• Health insurance
• Accommodation

Student housing is the most popular accommodation option for international students in Finland. The Finnish Student Housing Foundation (KOAS) is responsible for student accommodation in most Finnish universities. KOAS manages over 5,000 apartments across 18 cities in Finland. They provide fully furnished apartments with basic amenities such as a kitchen, bathroom, and internet access. The rent for KOAS apartments ranges from €200 to €600 per month depending on the location, apartment size, and facilities provided.

 Another option for student housing is the Student Village Foundation (SOA). They offer fully furnished apartments with basic amenities and communal areas such as a gym, sauna, and laundry facilities. The rent for SOA apartments ranges from €200 to €500 per month.

Private housing is also another option but it is more expensive than student housing. expensive including privacy and freedom.

Students can freely work with a student visa if their work is related to their degree. If students work for other jobs, they are allowed to work only 25 hours per week during your semester. A student with a residence permit for studies is allowed to work in paid employment in any field for an average of 30 hours per week. During holidays, students are allowed to work full-time in any field. A student is allowed to work for an average of 120 hours per month or a total of 1560 hours per year.