Study in Finland

Study in Finland

A country with pristine natural beauty and landscapes, Finland is among Europe’s most modern and innovative countries. With an education system that is at par with global standards, it is also a popular choice of international students due to the academic reputation of Finnish Universities.

The happiest country in the world!

FINLAND

  • Finland is a republic located in Northern Europe, with a population of about 5.5 million
  • Finland's Capital is Helsinki
  • Helsinki – among the most popular student cities
  • Official languages are Finnish and Swedish. Especially younger Finns understand English relatively well
  • Euro is the official currency of Finland.
  • 7 universities among top 500 in the world (QS World Rankings 2022)
  • Post Study Work Visa up to 2 Year
  • Finland hosts over 20,000 international students
  • 13 universities and 22 universities of applied sciences (UAS) to choose from
  • 500 English-taught bachelor's and master's degree programmes
  • Affordable Tuition Fees
  • Pathways to Permanent Residency

Why study in Finland?

Discover Your Potential: Study in Finland – Where Quality Education Meets Stunning Natural Beauty.

Quality of Education

• World-class and modern education

• The most competitive, happiest and wealthy country

• Excellent infrastructure and a well-functioning society

• Trust, Honesty, Equality, Positive attitude, Flexibility

• A safe and clean environment, Corruption-free

• The home of Nokia, Kone, Moomins, Angry Birds

•The home of Santa Claus & Angry Birds –friendly people

• For the sixth year in a row, Finland is the world’s happiest country, according to World Happiness Report rankings based largely on life evaluations from the Gallup World Poll.

• Best Higher Education and Training System in the World

 

Scholarships:

• Universities offer a range of options for scholarships both for bachelor's and master's level international students, as The first academic year the scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fee. In the following academic years, the scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fee if a student earns required credits for the program.

FINLAND INSTITUTIONS REPRESENTED BY Visa Valley

Aalto University | University of Turku | Tampere University

University of Eastern Finland | LUT University, Lappeenranta

Metropolia University of Applied Science | Arcada University of Applied Sciences

LAB University of Applied Science | Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK), Tampere | University of Vaasa

Vaasa University of Applied Sciences VAMK | Karelia University of Applied Science

Hanken School of Economics | South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences - SAMK

POPULAR PROGRAMS

Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
IT
Forestry
Environment
Health
Business and Entrepreneurship
Hospitality Management

DURATION & TUITION FEE

Duration-

                  Bachelor’s- 3 to 4 Years

                  Master’s- 1 to 2 Years

Tuition Fees-

                   Bachelor’s- € 8,000 to € 10,000 approx.

                   Master’s- € 10,000 to € 12,000 approx

 

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

English Proficiency Test

IELTS/TOEFL/PTE is a mandatory requirement

IELTS – overall 6.0 for Bachelor’s and overall, 6.5 for Master’s

PTE      – Overall      55-62

TOEFL-iBT  –  Overall  60-90

Intakes

Major: August

Minor: Janaury

For Bachelor’s

12th with minimum 60%

For Master’s-

 Minimum 60% in bachelor's degree + 2 years of work experience (for some universities)

Expected processing time for electronic application

First permit 2 - 3 months

Electronic application fee

Visa Fee 350 to 450 € (it may change)

*Student selection criteria- (Do vary university to university)

Online entrance examination + interview

Required Documents

Documents required for Application to Institutions:

* Passport copy

* Marksheets of 10th and 12th

* Degree Certificate

* Bachelor’s Transcript

* IELTS (as per university requirements)

Documents required for Finland Student Visa or Residence Permit

  • Certificate of acceptance/attendance from your educational institution in Finland
  • Colour copies of the passport page containing personal data and of all passport pages that contain notes
  • Your passport must have a validity that exceeds the duration of the visa or residence permit you are applying for by at least 3 months
  • Travel Health Insurance with coverage of minimum €40,000
  • Documentation of paid tuition fee or documentation of scholarship
  • Clarification of Income
  • Living Expenses of € 8000 per year to be shown for living expenses + entire duration of the program fees has to be shown in the student’s savings account only
  • Degree certificates
  • Work Experience Letters if any
  •  Passport Size Photograph

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