Study in Finland

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Capital
Helsinki

Population
5,566,104

Language
Finnish, Swedish

International Students
53,400

GDP
297.60 Billion USD

Dialing Code
+358

Currency
Finnish Markka and Euro

Universities
46

Top Universities

University of Helsinki Helsinki, Finland

Admission 22 Placement Cutoff

University Type

Public

Rating

4.2

World Rank

QS 106

Available Intake

Autumn Intake 2024

Available Courses

Courses Fees

M S

INR 13,44,251

University of Aalto Otakaari, Espoo, Finland

Admission 22 Placement Cutoff

University Type

Public

Rating

3.8/5

World Rank

QS109

Available Intake

January Intake 2024

Available Courses

Courses Fees

M.Sc

INR 13,60,496

Tampere University Kalevantie, Tampere, Finland

Admission 22 Placement Cutoff

University Type

Public

Rating

4.3/5

World Rank

QS 436

Available Intake

January Intake 2024

Available Courses

Courses Fees

M S

INR 10,72,000

University of Oulu Pentti, Kaiteran, Oulu, Finland

Admission 22 Placement Cutoff

University Type

Public

Rating

4.4/5

World Rank

QS 313

Available Intake

January Intake 2024

Available Courses

Courses Fees

M.Sc

INR 9,87,569

University of Eastern Finland Joensuu and Kuopio, Finland

Admission 22 Placement Cutoff

University Type

Public

Rating

4.4/5

World Rank

QS 548

Available Intake

September Intake 2024

Available Courses

Courses Fees

M.A

INR 7,25,393

University of Jyvaskyla Jyvaskyla, Finland

Admission 22 Placement Cutoff

University Type

Public

Rating

4.1/5

World Rank

QS 446

Available Intake

January Intake 2024

Available Courses

Courses Fees

M.A

INR 9,06,752

Lappeenranta University of Technology Lappeenranta, Finland

Admission 22 Placement Cutoff

University Type

Public

Rating

4.1/5

World Rank

QS 351

Available Intake

January Intake 2024

Available Courses

Courses Fees

M S

INR 12,06,000

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements for Study in Finland

A copy of the applicant’s passport
TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Scores
Academic Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation (LORs)
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
A CV (if asked)
Proof of Funds/Scholarships
Offer Letter

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Scholarships

Finland provides a host of scholarships for non-EU/EEA nations as an international student’s budget might get strained while planning to study there. If you are a meritorious student who needs some student aid then you apply for these:

Note these scholarships for further importance:

The University of Helsinki Scholarship
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programs
Hanken School of Economics Scholarship
Aalto University Scholarship
University of Eastern Finland Scholarship

Visa Options

Short Term Student Visa

Cost - 26,911

Type- C Visa

This visa will cost £300 and nearly 26,911 INR. The cost will increase if the student is a dependent.

Residence Permit

Cost - 29,602

Type- D Visa

This visa will cost you the same amount of £330 or nearly 29,602 INR. It will include healthcare insurance. It is also applicable for the age group of 4-17 year old.

Weather

Min Max

London

5^o9^o

Edinburgh

1^o7^o

Manchester

4^o8^o

Glasgow

3^o7^o

Coventry

3^o7^o

Nottingham

2^o8^o

Birmingham

2^o8^o

New Castle

-1^o8^o

Aberdeen

1^o7^o

Brighton

5^o8^o

Career + Work Opportunities

Finland as a top country has lots of work options and these can be availed while you are still enrolled in a full-time program. What are the options? Continue reading to know more:

Part-time Work Opportunities

International students can expect an average wage of £10-£11 per hour. Indian students can work for 30 hours per week (while classes continue) and can work for any hours during semester breaks or holidays.

Post Study Work VISA

Indian students get the chance to stay in Finland for 2-years after completing a full-time program and doctoral students too can go for the same provided they conducted/completed research in the country.

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Job

Why Study in Finland

Finland is a wonderful country with scenic beauty and a top notch lifestyle. International students get to access a welfare system and university system that not only promotes the former and their career but ensures their safety. Finland’s education quality, milestone research and job opportunities are the best.

English-taught Programs: Most of the universities in Finland offer English taught programs. Thus, students do not need proficiency in Finnish or Swedish. Most of the young generation knows English.

World-class Education: The Finnish model of education is a milestone in itself. It is heavily funded, research-oriented and always expects creative and productive output from its students.

Innovation and Research: The graduate programs incline on the student’s hands on ground experiences and knowledge plus skills. Finnish universities accommodate such intelligent students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the work benefits of studying abroad in Finland?

There are work benefits attached to being an international student in Finland. The international students get work part-time and also full time post to the completion of the program. During the part-time period, they can expect jobs like teachership, research assistants, language trainer, web developer etc. These jobs have an average salary. Post study work demands more skills and experiences.

What are the best study abroad courses in Finland for Indian students?

The best study abroad courses in Finland for Indian students are as follows: applied science, architecture, IT, engineering, technology, social sciences, journalism and computer science. These courses not only guarantee future employability in India but also leaves options open for Finland. For Finland, these course induced skills are really valuable. With these skills one can think of PR in the country.

I don’t want to learn another language in Finland. Can I continue my education in English ?

Yes, students can continue their higher education in Finland. There are more than 500 English-taught programs available in Finland. To qualify for these programs, one must have English proficiency scorecards like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE. On the other hand, you might need to display a medium of instruction (MOI) certificate to the admission authority. This certificate will cite that your last program’s medium of instruction is in English.

What are some good universities in Finland? How do they rank globally?

There are some top globally ranked universities in Finland. They usually rank under 600. Here is a list of universities that have a static rank: University of Helsinki, Tampere University, University of Oulu, University of Eastern Finland, Aalto University to name a few. The rest of the Finnish universities belong under 1000th rank globally. They rank because of their superior infrastructure and overall research outputs.

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