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Start by mapping out your study interests and deciding which particular institution and degree course you wish to apply to.
This first step is an important one, since having a specific goal in mind assists you in your search for additional information.
In Finland, there are two kinds of higher education institutions - universities and universities of applied sciences (UAS).
The Finnish universities and UAS's offer a large number of English-taught degree courses on Bachelor's, Master' and Doctoral level.
If you already know Finnish or Swedish and would like to study in either of these two national languages, then please refer to the advice in the section Studying in Finnish or Swedish.
Once you have decided where you wish to apply to, you can start searching for detailed information.
Entry requirements are always degree course specific. You must therefore check the detailed requirements on the university/UAS websites. This is also true for English proficiency requirements.
You can also find the entry requirements listed in the degree course descriptions on the Studyinfo.fi application page.
The starting point for submitting Bachelor's and Master's applications is the Studyinfo.fi website. The application period however depends on the degree course.
If you apply for degree studies starting before autumn 2017, you may need to pay an application fee of 100€.
You can find general advice on how and when to apply in the section 'How to apply?'.
For detailed admissions-related queries, you should turn to the university/UAS Admissions Offices for guidance. You can find the Admissions Offices' contact details on the institutions' Admissions Pages.
Some frequently asked questions:
From autumn 2017 student intake onwards, non-EU/EEA students will be subject to tuition fees in English-taught Bachelor's and Master's degree courses. The universities and UAS's will also offer scholarship options for gifted non-EU/EEA students in the fee-charging degree courses. Follow our Tuition fees 2017 page for updates!
Whether you need to pay tuition fees or not, you should have a realistic plan on how you will be funding your study period in Finland.
Scholarships in Finland are currently mainly only available for Doctoral/PhD level studies and research. However, new non-EU student scholarship options will be introduced in tuition fee charging degree courses.
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you usually need a student residence permit before you can come to Finland. Make sure you understand the difference between a short-term visa and a student residence permit.
When applying for a student residence permit, you must have a valid health insurance, and you must also show that you have enough financing to cover your living costs.
If you have been admitted - congratulations! You can then start
arranging the practical aspects of your arrival and student life in
Finland.
Your hosting Finnish university or UAS can advice you best on local student accommodation options and other such matters, but you can also find some general information on our website.
You can find most of your general questions answered on this website, see the advice above. You might wish to see our FAQ section too.
Also remember to read through all the advice given on the universities' own web sites!
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Your steps to Finland
Interested in studying in Finland? Not sure how to proceed? Below you can find the essential things to consider in a nutshell!
1. Find the right degree programme2. Check the entry requirements3. Check how and when to apply4. Plan your finances5. Visa / Student residence permit6. Accommodation and other practicalities7. Where to turn if you need advice?
This first step is an important one, since having a specific goal in mind assists you in your search for additional information.
In Finland, there are two kinds of higher education institutions - universities and universities of applied sciences (UAS).
The Finnish universities and UAS's offer a large number of English-taught degree courses on Bachelor's, Master' and Doctoral level.
- How to look for Bachelor's options
- How to look for Master's options
- How to look for Doctoral/PhD options
If you already know Finnish or Swedish and would like to study in either of these two national languages, then please refer to the advice in the section Studying in Finnish or Swedish.
Entry requirements are always degree course specific. You must therefore check the detailed requirements on the university/UAS websites. This is also true for English proficiency requirements.
You can also find the entry requirements listed in the degree course descriptions on the Studyinfo.fi application page.
- Visit the Admissions pages of the universities/UAS's
- Use the Search function on the Studyinfo.fi application page
- Am I eligible?
- Do I need IELTS/TOEFL? Are there alternative ways of proving my English skills?
- Do I need to sit an entrance examination?
If you apply for degree studies starting before autumn 2017, you may need to pay an application fee of 100€.
You can find general advice on how and when to apply in the section 'How to apply?'.
For detailed admissions-related queries, you should turn to the university/UAS Admissions Offices for guidance. You can find the Admissions Offices' contact details on the institutions' Admissions Pages.
Some frequently asked questions:
- Do I need to pay an application fee?
- Can I apply via an agency or consultancy?
- How does student selection happen?
- Can I postpone the beginning of my studies?
Whether you need to pay tuition fees or not, you should have a realistic plan on how you will be funding your study period in Finland.
Scholarships in Finland are currently mainly only available for Doctoral/PhD level studies and research. However, new non-EU student scholarship options will be introduced in tuition fee charging degree courses.
- Do I need to pay tuition fees? Are there scholarships available?
- How much money will I need for living costs?
- May I work during my studies in Finland?
- Short-term visa (if you will be staying in Finland for less than 3 months, or if you need to visit Finland for example to take part in an entrance exam)
- Student residence permit ('student visa' - for studies lasting longer that 3 months)
When applying for a student residence permit, you must have a valid health insurance, and you must also show that you have enough financing to cover your living costs.
Your hosting Finnish university or UAS can advice you best on local student accommodation options and other such matters, but you can also find some general information on our website.
- Travelling to Finland
- Student accommodation
- Registration of your residence in Finland
- Some advice on working in Finland for students
Also remember to read through all the advice given on the universities' own web sites!
If you have questions...
- About your application or your eligibility (including possible entrance exam questions) - please contact the Admissions Services of the university/UAS you're applying to
- About visas & student residence permits - please contact the nearest Finnish embassy or the Finnish Immigration Service Migri
- About general matters concerning studying in Finland - you can contact us at www.studyinfinland.fi/contact - or on Facebook www.facebook.com/studyinfinland
We hope the above checklist assists you!
-Study in Finland team
For more information, please call 0723560652, 0790830473 or email contact us -moonseducation@gmail.com.orvisit us
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