Study in Finland
One national application system, scholarships for non-EU students and up to two years to find work after graduating.
- Main intake
- Autumn (apply in January); some January starts
- Permit
- Residence permit for studies — €600 online
- Money to show
- €800 a month (€9,600 for a year)
- Work
- Average of 30 hours a week over the year
- After graduating
- Permit to look for work or start a business, up to 2 years
- Tuition
- €9,000–20,000 a year for non-EU students
Checked against official sources on 31 October 2026. Information only, not immigration advice.
Studying in Finland
Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences teach many degrees in English. Non-EU students pay tuition, usually €9,000 to €20,000 a year, and most institutions offer scholarships. Applications go through one national portal, mainly in January for an autumn start.
How applications work
Applications go through Studyinfo.fi. The main joint application is in January for studies starting in autumn; a smaller round in autumn covers January starts. Non-EU applicants pay a €100 application fee.
Getting your permit
You apply for a residence permit for studies. A first permit costs €600 online or €750 on paper, and you must show €800 for each month, so €9,600 for the first year. Check the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) before you apply.
Working and staying on
You can work an average of 30 hours a week across the year, so some weeks can be busier. After graduating you can apply for a permit to look for work or start a business for up to two years.
Universities in Finland
See all 50- Lapland University of Applied SciencesKemi
- Lappeenranta-Lahti University of TechnologyLappeenranta
- University of Eastern FinlandJoensuu
- Aalto UniversityEspoo
- University of HelsinkiHelsinki
- National Defence UniversityHelsinki
- University Consortium of PoriPori
- Turku University of Applied SciencesTurku
- Vaasa University of Applied SciencesVaasa
- Centria University of Applied SciencesKokkola
- Diaconia University of Applied SciencesHelsinki
- University of TurkuTurku
Main student cities
Official links
- VisaStudent residence permit (Study in Finland)
- StudyingStudy in Finland
- Work rulesWorking during studies (Finnish Immigration Service)
- Money and costsFees and cost of living (Study in Finland)
Information only, not immigration advice. Last checked: 31 October 2026.
Application portals
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