Why study in Finland? 

• QS Ranking Universities
• Issued 7,039 residence permits to Non-EU students in 2023
• 2 years of PSWP
• Average tuition fees ranging from 6,000 to 24,000 EUR/year
• Visa processing time of 60 to 120 days
• Scholarships worth 5000€ - 10000€ per year

 

Apply for Finland student visa 

If you wish to study in Finland, the country has a number of high-quality universities that deliver a wide range of degrees. You must apply for a Finland student permit if you wish to study here and are not a citizen of an EU or EEA country. If your course is shorter than 90 days, you can apply for a student permit which is a short-term temporary permit. You must apply for a residence permit if your course lasts longer than 90 days.

The residence permit allows you to stay in Finland for one year and you can renew it once the period is over.

 

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Best Universities in Finland 

Finland has some if the best educational institutions and universities with high standards of education and education and advanced curriculum. Most of the international students are now interested in studying in Finland as the country has universities with QS rankings.

 

The table given below has the list of top universities in Finland as per QS Rankings 2024.

University	QS Ranking 2024
Aalto University	109
University of Helsinki	115
University of Oulu	313
University of Turku	315
Lappeenranta University of Technology	351
University of Tampere	436
University of Jyväskylä	446
University of Eastern Finland	548
Abo Akademi University	601-610

 

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Finland University Fee 

The cost of studying in Finland depends on the choice of university and the selected course.

The table given below has the list of Top universities in Finland along with the Finland International university fees.

Universities	Tuition Fees (€) Per Year
Aalto University	14,000 – 25,000
University of Helsinki	13,000 – 20,000
Helsinki Metropolia UAS	10,000 – 15,000
University of Oulu	10,000 – 16,000
Åbo Akademi University	8,000 – 16,000
Arcada University of Applied Sciences	6,000 – 12,000
University of Eastern Finland	8,000 – 20,000
Tampere University	8,000 – 16,000
University of Turku	8,000 – 20,000

 

Finland Course Fees 

Some of the best universities in Finland for Masters offer affordable course fees with reasonable overall charges.

The table given below has the list of top courses along with the course fees.

Courses	Bachelors Fee ($)	Masters Fee ($)
Engineering	5,000-16,000	9,000-18,000
Medicine	5,000-20,000	8,000-18,000
MBA	5,000-18,000	8,000-22,000
IT	5,000-18,000	9,000-18,000
Arts	8,000-18,000	9,000-16,000
Law	12,000-18,000	10,000-16,500

 

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Finland study Intakes 

The country has two major intakes every year.

• Autumn: Primary intake
• Spring: Secondary intake

 

Intakes	Study Program	Admission deadlines
Autumn	Undergraduate and Postgraduate	September and January
Spring	Undergraduate and Postgraduate	January to September

Finland study visa requirements 

The list of eligibility requirements for Finland study visa is as follows:

• Acceptance letter from a university in Finland
• Details of the tuition fee and scholarships (if any)
• Proof of sufficient financial funds
• Proof of student fee payment
• Proof of medical insurance

 

Benefits of studying in Finland 

Finland offers many benefits to students who wish to pursue their studies in the country. The education is far more affordable compared to countries like Canada, Australia and more.

Some of the advantages of studying in Finland are as follows:

• Best universities with quality education
• Cost of education ranges from 8,000-15,000 EUR on an average
• Work for up to 25 hours a week while pursuing studies
• Offers PR pathways
• One of the Top happiest countries in the world
• Affordable education fees

 

How to apply for a Finland student visa? 

You can follow the simple steps given below to apply for a Finland student visa:

Step 1: Check your eligibility to apply for a Finland student visa

Step 2: Arrange the required documents for the visa

Step 3: Apply online for the visa

Step 4: Await your visa status

Step 5: Fly to Finland and pursue your study abroad dreams

 

Finland Residence Permit Processing Time 

The processing time for Finland Residence Permit takes around 1-5 months and can be collected upon your arrival to the country.

Work in Finland with Residence permit 

Students studying in Finland and work with a residence permit, as long as it is related to the course. International students can work for up to 25 hours a week during their study program and full-time work during their vacation. 

Finland Dependent Visa 

International students studying in Finland can have their spouse and children accompany them to the country during the course of their study.  The family is however required to apply for a permit independently to join you in Finland.

 

Finland study visa cost 

The long-term resident permit in Finland costs around 350-550 EUR based on the mode of application.

• Online applications: 350-500 EUR
• Offline applications 450-550 EUR

The short-term visa for up to 90 days can cost around 80-100 EUR.

 

Finland study visa processing time              

The processing time for a Finland Study visa generally takes around 2-5 months based on the mode of application.

• Applications submitted online: 2-4 months
• Applications submitted offline: 3-5 months

 

Finland Scholarships 

The table given below has the list of universities in Finland and the scholarships offered.

Name of the Scholarship	Amount (Per Year)
University of Helsinki Scholarships	13,000–18,000 Euros
Aalto University Scholarship Program	12,000–15,000 Euros
University of Oulu International Scholarships	9,000 – 11,000 Euros
University of Vaasa Scholarships	5,000 – 6,000 Euros
University of Turku Scholarships	4,000 – 11,000 Euros
Tampere University of Applied Sciences Scholarship for International Students	8,000 and 12,000 Euros
UNU-WIDER Visiting Ph.D. Fellowship for International Researchers	18,000 - 21,000 Euros
LUT University Early Bird Scholarship for International Students	6000 Euros
The University of Eastern Finland Tuition Scholarship for International Students	13,000 – 15,000 Euros
University of Jyväskylä Scholarships at the Faculty of Mathematics and Science	5000 Euros

 

 

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