Why Study in Finland?
Finland offers bachelor's and master's programmes taught in English, a two-year permit to look for work after you graduate, and a quiet, orderly daily life.
Why Study in Finland?
Programmes in English, clear rules and a path to stay and work after graduation.
Study Options
Universities focus on research. Universities of applied sciences focus on hands-on learning and links with industry.
Many English-taught technology programmes.
Program Highlights:
ICT master's at the University of Turku, EUR 12,000 a year
Information Technology at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, EUR 11,500 a year
Business and management programmes in English.
Program Highlights:
Business master's at Aalto University, EUR 15,000 a year
Science and health programmes in English.
Program Highlights:
Biosciences and Health Technology master's at the University of Turku, EUR 12,000 a year
Academic Excellence Nationwide
Careers After You Graduate
Learning Finnish or Swedish improves your chances of finding work.
Graduate
Finish your degree in Finland.
Look for work
Apply for a permit to look for work or start a business, for up to 2 years.
Work
You can work any number of hours on that permit. When it ends, apply for a work permit.
Stay longer
A Finnish bachelor's or master's can help you later get a permanent residence permit, if you meet the other rules.
High-Demand Sectors for Graduates
Build your career in Finland
Apply in Finland before your student permit ends, or from abroad up to 5 years after it ended. You need to show EUR 800 for each month of the permit you ask for.
Key Benefits
Graduate Employment
Campus and Student Life
Finnish student life is relaxed. Students and teachers work together as equals.
The Finland Campus Experience
Membership gives cheaper meals in student restaurants and transport discounts.
At the University of Helsinki, the library, student help desk and career help are free for students.
Quality of Life & Support
Support Services for International Students
Career Services
Advice on job hunting, career planning and internships.
Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS)
Basic health care for degree students who pay the student healthcare fee to Kela, Finland's social insurance office.
SIMHE (help for immigrants in higher education)
Help for immigrants with university studies and careers in Finland.
Usually cheaper than private rentals. Apply as soon as you get a study place.
Over 70% of Finland is forest. In autumn and winter you can see the Northern Lights (coloured lights in the night sky).
What Makes Finland Different
Reasons students from India and Pakistan choose Finland.
Programmes in English
Universities and universities of applied sciences offer more than 600 English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes.
Stay and look for work
After a Finnish degree, you can get a permit to look for work or start a business. You can work any number of hours on it.
Innovation
Finland is one of the top 10 countries for new ideas, with many new small companies (startups).
Quality checked
The Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC) checks the quality of higher education.
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