Finland

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35+ Universities

600+ English-taught programmes open to international students

€8,000 to €20,000/

Year Tuition fee

2 Years

Post-study work residence permit

Why Choose Finland?

1
World-Class Education System
Finland consistently ranks at the top globally for educational innovation. Universities use a flat hierarchy, so students work directly with professors on practical, industry-focused projects.
2
Type-A Residence Permit & Fast-Track PR
Students receive a continuous Type-A Residence Permit for the full duration of their degree. All years spent studying count 100% toward the continuous residence required for Permanent Residency (PR) and Finnish citizenship.
3
Generous Part-Time Work Allowance
Non-EU international students can work legally for up to 30 hours per week during study terms, and full-time during semester breaks, to support their living costs.
4
Flexible 2-Year Post-Study Work Permit
Graduates receive a 2-year post-study work permit. It can be used continuously or split into shorter periods across the 3 years after graduation.
5
High Return on Investment (Scholarships & Early-Bird Deals)
Most institutions offer 10%–30% early-bird discounts for paying fees promptly, alongside 50%–100% merit-based tuition waivers. The national Finland Scholarship covers 100% of Master's tuition plus a €5,000 relocation grant.
6
Family Inclusion with Unrestricted Work Rights
Your spouse and dependants can join you on family residence permits, and spouses get unrestricted full-time work rights in any sector.

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Entry Requirements

Study in Finland – Entry Requirements

Admission & Visa Process

Follow our straightforward 6-step process to secure admission at your dream university in Finland.

01
Apply & Get Admitted 🎓
Apply through Studyinfo.fi, where you can choose up to 6 programmes. Non-EU/EEA students usually pay tuition. If you're offered a place, you may need to pay the first-year fee to secure it, unless you receive a scholarship.
02
Apply for Your Student Residence Permit 🛂
Apply online through Enter Finland (enterfinland.fi). The permit can be granted for the whole length of your studies.
You will need:
- Proof of funds: about €800 a month (€9,600 a year)
- Insurance: valid health insurance for your stay
03
Study & Work Part-Time 💼
You can usually work up to 30 hours a week during term and full-time during holidays.
Work limits can change, so check the current rules on Migri (migri.fi).
04
Post-Study Job-Search Permit 🔍
After graduating, apply for a residence permit to look for work or start a business, valid for up to 2 years. If your student permit was an A permit, this one will be an A permit too.
- Proof of funds: about €19,200 for the full 2 years
05
Switch to a Work or Specialist Permit 🏢
Once you have a job or your own business, switch to a work-based permit (worker, specialist or entrepreneur).
Apply before your current permit expires to avoid any gap in your stay.
06
Apply for Permanent Residence (P Permit) 🏠
Migri's main routes are:
- Finnish degree path: Complete a Master's (university or UAS), a university Bachelor's, or a licentiate or doctoral degree in Finland. You need A2 Finnish or Swedish (or 15 university credits in the language) and enough income, and you must not have spent long periods outside Finland after graduating. There is no fixed residence period, but a UAS Bachelor's doesn't qualify. You can't apply while your permit is for studies, so this usually follows job-seeking or work.
- 6-year path: 6 years on an A permit, 2 years of work history and B1 Finnish or Swedish.
- 4-year paths: 4 years plus an income of €40,000 a year, or a recognised foreign Master's plus 2 years of work, or C1 language skills plus 3 years of work.