Study in Finland
600+ English-taught programmes across 35 institutions, ~95% visa approval, and scholarships that routinely cover 50–100% of tuition.
Top universities
| University | QS 2026 | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|
| Aalto University | 113 | €14,000–€25,000 |
| University of Helsinki | 117 | €13,000–€18,000 |
| LUT University | 336 | €10,000–€20,000 |
| Oulu | 344 | €10,000–€18,000 |
| Turku | 375 | €10,000–€16,000 |
| Tampere | 462 | €10,000–€14,000 |
| Jyväskylä | 489 | €10,000–€14,000 |
| Eastern Finland | 535 | €8,000–€15,000 |
Programmes and what they cost
Non-EU rates. Public and private institutions are priced very differently — check which one you are looking at.
| Route | Tuition | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BachelorsEntry needs about 60% overall, including English and Maths. | €6,000–€18,000/yr | 3–4 years |
| Masters (MS)600+ English-taught programmes across 35 institutions. | €10,000–€25,000/yr | 2 years |
Costs, visa and rules
Visa and permits
After you arriveRegister your residence with the local register office.
How to apply, step by step
- 1Apply through Studyinfo.fi
One national portal handles everything — there are no separate university forms.
- 2Meet the English bar
IELTS 6.5 with writing at 6.0, or TOEFL 92. Several universities accept a Medium of Instruction letter instead.
- 3Use the January round
Application rounds open in January for the autumn intake.
- 4Apply for funding in the same round
Tampere’s Global Award covers 100% of tuition plus €7,000 a year; the Finland Scholarship adds relocation costs.
Working and staying on
1–2 year post-study residence permit
After 4+ years of work.
What to know before you apply
All applications go through the national Studyinfo.fi portal — no separate university forms.
Bachelor’s entry needs about 60% overall, including English and Maths.
Medium of Instruction letters are accepted by several universities in place of IELTS.
Scholarships
Other destinations
Applying for the next intake?
Deadlines close months before term starts. Get your timeline mapped this week.