If you want to study abroad, Finland is a good choice. This country has an excellent education system, open civil society, great political culture and beautiful nature.
Why Finland?
The country is beautiful and everything is well organized. Higher education institutions are not too big, which is a good thing. This leads to higher functionality and efficiency.
The universities in Finland are internationally oriented, and each of these has special regional features.
These institutions are largely funded by the Government, but they are still highly autonomous. The Ministry of Education controls the quality of teaching.
There are many different types of programs for English-speaking students.
Here are some of the top universities in Finland:
University of Turku
University of Helsinki
University of Eastern Finland
University of Tampere
Helsinki Education and Research Area
University of Jyväskylä
CIMO – Centre for International Mobility
University of Oulu
Scholarships and Tuition
To study in Finland, you must have enough money for your travel, everyday-living expenses and insurance. In some cases, non-EU students need to pay tuition for some master’s programs. Even if you don’t have to pay tuition, you will still need to have enough money for your everyday-life expenses.
Scholarships are available for research programs and Doctoral level studies. There can be some exceptions. Non-EU students, who’ve been accepted to a master’s degree program (and have paid tuition), can get institutional scholarships. For Doctoral level studies, you can apply for CIMO scholarship.
There are no tuition fees for EU students who are accepted to bachelor’s degree programs.
How to Apply
Anyone who wants to stay in this country for more than three months must have a visa. Visit the embassy of Finland in your home country to apply for a student visa.
You will need:
• An application form and a photograph
• A letter of acceptance from the university in Finland
• Accommodation documents
• Health insurance documents
• Financial support documents (a certificate from the bank, proving that you have enough money to support yourself, or a document that shows you’ve got a scholarship).
When you arrive in Finland, you will have to show your travel documents, your visa and your insurance document. You will need to prove that you have enough money (40 E/day) for your stay. You also need to prove that you have enough money to return home.
The Cost of Living in Finland
For a student, the cost of living is nearly 800 E / a month. This will include travel expenses, accommodation, food bills and transportation. To take care of your medical insurance, you can join the student union. Member students are always offered all kinds of help.
Read more about:
Study in Helsinki
Study in Tampere Region
Study in Vaasa
Study in North Finland