Well-done on making up your mind to study abroad, your earnings might not be enough for you to study in places like the UK, Canada, and US. But you don’t have to worry, because tuition is free in the republic of Finland.
Education in Finland is free, so as an international student, you’re only have to pay for the living cost which is put at 530 Euros per month. Note that this amount of money is just an estimation and could be higher or less depending on a student’s spending habit and the city he studies in. The amount quoted above would be enough to cover the cost of accommodation, travels, books for a month. Please note that before you are able to get your visa at a Finnish embassy in your country, you will be required to provide a documented proof showing you’ve got a minimum of 6,360 euros which is the approximated cost of living in Finland for a year.
Admission requirements
To study an undergraduate program in Finland, you will be required to provide a high school/secondary school certificate which is legally recognized both in your country and in Finland. A TOELF test score, as well as an international passport if you’ll require a visa to travel to Finland.
For postgraduate studies, applicants will be required to provide their degree results and transcripts, as well as a statement of purpose and two reference/recommendation letters. In Finland, admission requirements vary from school to school, you will have to contact the school directly for specific and detailed admission requirements. For more information on how to apply, click here.
How to apply
The good thing about universities in Finland is that they all accept direct online application, so you wont need to waste your money on working your application through an admission agent. I have provided a full list of universities in Finland, so you can contact them directly and send your admission application.
List of top universities in Finland
- University of Helsinki
- University of Kuopio
- University of Lapland
- University of Oulu
- University of Tampere
- University of Vaasa
- Tampere university of Technology
- Oulu Institute of Technology
- Helsinki University of Technology
- Abo Akademi University
