Study in Finland
A top-ranked education system, scholarship-heavy master’s intake and a two-year job-search permit.
What makes Finland worth considering
Finland runs one of the most respected education systems in the world, and most universities offer substantial tuition scholarships to strong international applicants. Graduates receive two years to look for work.
Scholarship-heavy admissions
Most universities offer 50–100% tuition scholarships to strong international applicants.
Top education system
Consistently ranked among the best education systems globally.
Two-year stay-back
Graduates receive a 2-year residence permit to seek employment.
Technology and gaming
A strong technology sector, including one of Europe's leading games industries.
Safe and clean
Regularly ranked among the safest and happiest countries in the world.
English-taught degrees
A wide English-taught catalogue at both bachelor's and master's level.
Key facts
Popular courses
- University of Helsinki
- Aalto University
- University of Turku
- Tampere University
- University of Oulu
- LUT University
- University of Jyväskylä
- Åbo Akademi University
About Finland
Country facts
Finland is a Nordic country of about 5.6 million people, bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia. Finnish and Swedish are official languages, and English is widely spoken. Helsinki is the capital, with Tampere, Turku and Oulu as other major university cities.
Higher education system
Finnish higher education is binary: research universities awarding academic degrees, and universities of applied sciences (ammattikorkeakoulu) delivering professional programmes with compulsory work placements. Both follow the Bologna framework.
Admission requirements
- Relevant bachelor's degree for master's admission
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent for most programmes
- Entrance examination for some programmes
- Motivation letter and CV
- Applications through Studyinfo.fi
- January application window for the autumn intake
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