🇫🇮 Study in Finland
Strong in technology, environment. Safety safe (20/100).
Finland is a relatively settled destination for international students, where living costs run about €900–€1200 a month. Its academic strengths sit in technology, environment. A generous post-study work window of about 24 months makes it appealing for gaining experience after graduation. Admission is moderately competitive, and student visas process in around 30 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Key facts · Finland
Migri (Maahanmuuttovirasto) resmî asgari geçim eşiği: ~€800/ay (€9.600/yıl), ikamet izni başvurusu için. Study in Finland sayfası (aynı kaynak) üzerinden.
Degree tuition: ~€10,000/yr (median) — range €7,000–€13,000/yr across 11 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Proof of funds (student visa): €6,720/yr — figure from the Meridian dataset; confirm the current amount on the official source.
Official languages: fi. · How we calculate this
Risk score sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), Finnish Immigration Service (Migri).
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Finland
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €800–€1,950/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Finland
University degrees (13)
- Aalto University
- Abo Akademi UniversityÅbo Akademi University is the only exclusively Swedish language multi-faculty university in Finland. It is located mainly in Turku but has also activities in Vaasa.
- Hanken School of EconomicsHanken School of Economics is a business school in Finland with two campuses, Helsinki and Vaasa. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest business school in Finland, and one of the oldest in the Nordic countries.
- Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT)Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, better known by the abbreviation LUT University is a Finnish public research university which was established in 1969. The university's Lappeenranta campus is situated on the shore of lake Saimaa – the 4th largest lake in Europe.
- LUT UniversityLappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, better known by the abbreviation LUT University is a Finnish public research university which was established in 1969. The university's Lappeenranta campus is situated on the shore of lake Saimaa – the 4th largest lake in Europe.
- Tampere UniversityTampere University is a multidisclipinary public university located in the city of Tampere, Finland. It is the second largest university in the country by student enrollment.
Summer schools (14)
- Aalto University Junior Robotics CampAalto University Junior Robotics Camp is a short-term summer camp in Espoo, Finland, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Aalto University Junior Scientist CampAalto University Junior Scientist Camp is a short-term summer camp in Espoo, Finland, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Aalto University
- Happiness Science from FinlandHappiness Science from Finland is a two-week program organized by the Aalto University Summer School in Helsinki and Espoo, Finland. Exploring well-being research and Nordic insights, it teaches evidence-based strategies for enhancing personal and professional well-being and is aimed at participants with completed high-school education or equivalent.
- Health Education Experience in FinlandThe Health Education Experience in Finland is organized by Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) in Pori, Finland. The two-week course is aimed at prospective students interested in nursing and physiotherapy education and familiarizes participants with SAMK's campus facilities and Finnish culture.
- Linguajoy Summer Camp HelsinkiLinguajoy Summer Camp Helsinki is a short-term summer camp in Helsinki, Finland, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
Boarding schools (9)
- Anna Tapion kouluAnna Tapion koulu is a boarding school option in Aitoo, Finland, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Itä-Hämeen opisto
- Kuortaneen urheilulukioKuortaneen lukio ja urheilulukio or the Kuortane Lukio and Sports Academy is a general and sports-specialised lukio, or school, in Kuortane, Finland.
- Otavan Opisto
- Päivölän opisto
- Sevettijärven koulu
Foundation & pathway programs (3)
- Aalto University Pathway FinlandAalto University Pathway Finland is a foundation pathway option in Espoo, Finland, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Edunation Pathway to FinlandEdunation Pathway to Finland is a preparatory pathway for students planning higher education in Finland. The official page presents pathway options for bachelor and master routes, curriculum aims, credits, intakes, semester dates, study mode and partner-university preparation.
- Metropolia University Pathway to Finland ProgrammeMetropolia University Pathway to Finland Programme is a foundation pathway option in Helsinki, Finland, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
Language schools (18)
- AAC Global (Acolad)
- Berlitz Language School Helsinki
- Enkku – The English School of Tampere
- Goethe-Institut Finnland
- Helsingin seudun kesäyliopisto (Helsinki Region Summer University)
- Helsingin työväenopisto (Helsinki Finnish Adult Education Centre)
Exchange programs (15)
- AFS Exchange — FinlandAFS Intercultural Programs high school exchange in Finland. Students live with a host family and attend a local school for an academic year or semester.
- Erasmus+ Student Mobility — FinlandErasmus+ Student Mobility programme in Finland. Fully funded EU exchange for university students — covers tuition, travel grant, and monthly stipend.
- YFU Exchange — FinlandYFU (Youth For Understanding) high school exchange in Finland. Immersive cultural experience with host family placement and local school enrollment.
- Aalto University Incoming ExchangeAalto University Incoming Exchange is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Espoo, Finland, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- AFS Finland Vaihto-oppilaaksiAFS Finland Vaihto-oppilaaksi is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Helsinki, Finland, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- Educatius Finland (vaihto-oppilasohjelmat)
See all programs, filters and matches in the Meridian app.
Scholarships for Finland
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study in Finland?
International students typically need about €900–€1200 per month for living costs in Finland.
Can I work after graduating in Finland?
Finland offers a post-study work visa of 24 months.
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