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Studying in Finland
A world leader in education quality, student-centred system
EuropeMid budget1 universitiesEnglish-taught bachelor'sPost-graduation work rights
Finland is famous for its education system; universities offer English-taught bachelor's with high scholarship rates. Technology, gaming and design are strong fields.
Who is it for?
- •Those interested in games and software
- •Those who want a student-centred, low-competition environment
- •Those who want to study on scholarship
Watch out for
- •Winters are long and dark
- •Finding work without Finnish can be hard
Strong fields
Game developmentComputer scienceDesignEducation sciencesClean tech
Education system
Degree lengthBachelor's 3–4 years
Grading0–5 scale
Academic calendarAugust/September intake
Application system
PlatformCentral application via Studyinfo.fi
DocumentsTranscript, Language certificate, Entrance exam / SAT
DeadlinesJanuary (first round)
Exam requirements
Academic examsUniversities' joint entrance exam or SAT
EnglishIELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 92
Costs
TuitionNon-EU 8,000–18,000 € / year (often with scholarship)
Living costs700–1,000 € / month
Annual total16,000–28,000 € per year
Scholarships
- •University 50%–100% tuition scholarships
- •Finland Scholarship
Visa & work rights
Student visaStudent residence permit
Working while studying30 hours per week
After graduation2-year job-seeking permit
Universities
Top universities in Finland
Each university page lists programs, tuition and admission profile.
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