Study in Finland

Higher education has a significant role in Finnish society and the national innovation system: higher education is crucial when working towards a world-class knowledge society.

Finnish higher education consists of two strands:

• Universities provide academic education based on research. All 14 universities offer Bachelor’s, Master’s, licentiate and doctoral degrees (3 + 2 + 4 years)

• Universities of Applied Sciences : Polytechnics provide vocational education on a higher level and promote applied research. Polytechnics confer Bachelor’s (from 3.5 up to 4 years) and Master’s (1 – 1.5 years) degrees. A student is eligible for polytechnic/UAS Master’s level studies after accomplishing a Bachelor’s degree, and having acquired at least three years of relevant work experience after that.

Tuition Fees

• Minimum tuition for English-taught degree: 1,500 EUR/year (approx)

• Average tuition fees English-taught: 10,000 – 16,000 EUR/year (approx)

Intake

• August-September and January-February

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Undergraduate

• School-leaving certificate and SAT score

Masters

Bachelors or an equal three-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field. It is not usually possible to apply to Master’s level with ‘certificate’ or ‘diploma’ level qualifications

Cost of Living

• 160- 380 EUR (Shared Apartments) & Single Apartment cost more.

• Transportation – A public transportation pass for students is between 35 and 50 EUR/month, depending on the city

• Food Expenses- around 260 EUR/month.

Work Permit

Foreign get work permit automatically which allows them to work up to 20 hours per week during terms and full time during holidays.

Post Study Work Visa Rights

• 1 year

Students who meet academic, language, and financial requirements can apply.

Generally, minimum 55% overall is required for both bachelor and master programs.

Yes, study gap is accepted if properly justified.

Yes, IELTS is required in most cases.

An overall IELTS score of 6.0 is commonly required.

Yes, IELTS waiver is possible for CBSE/ICSE English-medium students in selected cases.

Students must show EUR 9,600 per year as living expense proof.

Yes, education loan is accepted as financial proof.

Students can work up to 30 hours per week.

Yes, spouse is allowed.

Yes, spouse has full-time work rights.

Yes, dependent children can accompany the student.

Yes, merit-based scholarships are available for international students.

Many bachelor programs require entrance exams, while most master programs do not.

Students can apply for a job search residence permit of up to 2 years after graduation.

Yes, permanent residence is possible after long-term employment and continuous residence.

Yes, health insurance is compulsory for all international students.

Finland residence permit processing usually takes between 1 to 3 months.

Yes, reapplication is allowed after improving your profile and addressing refusal reasons.

No, there is no fixed age limit for applying for a Finland study visa.

Limited backlogs are accepted depending on the student profile and chosen program.

Yes, Indian students are eligible to apply for Finland study visa.

Yes, students from Punjab can apply for Finland study visa.

No, students must show required funds in advance; part-time income alone is not sufficient.

Yes, intake can be deferred with prior approval from the university.

Yes, Finland is considered one of the safest countries for international students.

Yes, the Statement of Purpose plays a key role in visa approval.

Yes, many bachelor’s and master’s programs in Finland are taught in English.

No, the visa is not risky if the student profile and documents are genuine.

Yes, students can change universities with proper notification and approval.

You can apply through CIC with expert guidance at www.cicvisa.in.