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Key Advantages

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?

Top Benefits
More than 600 English-taught degree programmes
Work 30 hours a week on average while you study
Some universities waive your fee (take away part or all of it) or give an early payment discount
Up to 2 years to look for work after graduation
13
Universities
22
Universities of applied sciences (hands-on study)
More than 600
English-taught programmes
Over 30,000
International students

Programmes in English, clear rules and a path to stay and work after graduation.

Academic Excellence

Study Options

Universities focus on research. Universities of applied sciences focus on hands-on learning and links with industry.

Information and communication technology

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

Business and management programmes in English.

Program Highlights:

Business master's at Aalto University, EUR 15,000 a year

Health and life sciences

Science and health programmes in English.

Program Highlights:

Biosciences and Health Technology master's at the University of Turku, EUR 12,000 a year

Prestigious Institutions

Academic Excellence Nationwide

University of Helsinki
Aalto University
Tampere University
University of Turku
Career Pathways

Careers After You Graduate

Learning Finnish or Swedish improves your chances of finding work.

Post-Study Work Pathway

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

Technology (electronics, machines, phone and internet networks)
Forest industry
Chemical industry
Startups
Post-Study Work Rights

Build your career in Finland

Duration
Up to 2 years to look for work

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

Gain valuable work experience
Build professional networks
Pathway to permanent residency

Graduate Employment

Employment Rate
Average to Find Job
Campus Life

Campus and Student Life

Finnish student life is relaxed. Students and teachers work together as equals.

Over 30,000
International students
35
Higher education institutions

The Finland Campus Experience

Student unions

Membership gives cheaper meals in student restaurants and transport discounts.

Free services

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.

Student housing

Usually cheaper than private rentals. Apply as soon as you get a study place.

Nature

Over 70% of Finland is forest. In autumn and winter you can see the Northern Lights (coloured lights in the night sky).

Unique Advantages

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.

More than 600

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.

Up to 2 years

Innovation

Finland is one of the top 10 countries for new ideas, with many new small companies (startups).

Top 10

Quality checked

The Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC) checks the quality of higher education.

FINEEC
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