Study abroad
The lowest living costs of the seven destinations and moderate tuition, with university scholarships that offset fees for strong non-EU applicants.
Why here
The financial requirement is around 7,800 euros a year — the lowest of the seven destinations — and student housing is subsidised.
Most universities run their own scholarship funds covering 50–100% of tuition for non-EU applicants who meet the academic criteria.
Hundreds of bachelor's and master's programmes are taught entirely in English, so no Finnish is needed before you start.
Graduates may apply for a two-year residence permit to look for employment.
Entry
These are the common thresholds for most programmes. Individual universities and departments may ask for more — the authoritative list is on the admissions page of the institution you are targeting.
High school completion with a good average. Many programmes also set their own entrance examination or accept SAT.
IELTS 6.5 for most programmes; some bachelor's programmes accept 6.0.
Proof of roughly 7,800 euros for a year of living costs, plus tuition if you do not receive a scholarship.
Health insurance valid in Finland is mandatory before you file the residence permit application.
Costs
The figures below are reference ranges as of the last update.
Language preparation
Programmes are taught in English, so the roadmap follows IELTS as in the English-speaking destinations. The standard threshold is 6.5, with some bachelor's programmes accepting 6.0.
Core grammar and academic vocabulary, plus familiarity with the test format. Target 5.5.
Even work across the four skills, with attention to Reading — many Finnish entrance examinations lean heavily on reading comprehension. Target 6.0.
Mock tests and feedback to reach 6.5, alongside preparation for the university entrance examination.
The courses below prepare for the exact tests this country requires. A consultation will confirm your entry point once we have measured your current level.
Band 0.0 – 4.5
For complete beginners, or anyone rebuilding their English from the ground up before starting exam preparation.
What you study
For anyone new to TOEFL iBT who needs a base in academic English and some practice on the computer before joining an exam class.
What you study
Scholarships
A few awards currently open. The search page has full filters by study level, award type and language test.
Full scholarship · Full award: tuition, a 1,400 euro monthly allowance, travel costs and insurance
A European Union scholarship for joint master's programmes taught across at least two member countries. One application covers the whole consortium rather than each university separately.
Tuition waiver · A 50–100% tuition waiver, sometimes with a first-year living allowance
Most Finnish universities waive 50–100% of tuition for non-EU students who meet the academic criteria. Assessed alongside your admission application in the January joint round, with results announced together with the admission decision.
Partial scholarship · A 50–100% tuition discount, with 5,000–10,000 euros of living support on some programmes
Master's scholarships awarded by individual Finnish universities, usually combining a tuition discount with a living allowance. Some programmes require a separate application alongside the admission file.
Process
Search the English-taught catalogue on Studyinfo and compare tuition and scholarship policy across universities.
Most programmes accept applications in the January joint round, with results announced in spring.
Many programmes run their own test, held online or at regional test centres.
Confirm your place and submit the university's scholarship application where one exists.
Apply online with the offer, financial evidence and insurance, then give biometrics at the embassy.
A general checklist. A specific institution or visa category may require further documents.
Services
The centre handles the application work and the language preparation. Choosing the institution and the field of study stays with you.
10,000,000 EUR
22,000,000 EUR
FAQ
Most universities assess them automatically from your application; a few require a separate form. Awards usually cover 50% or 100% of tuition, sometimes with a first-year living allowance.
Not for an English-taught programme. It does help considerably when looking for part-time work and when staying on to work after graduation.
It depends on the field. Engineering and business programmes typically test mathematics and English reading; the format is published in advance, so it can be prepared for.
No. The university decides on academic merit, and no agency can guarantee that. We help you prepare a complete application and submit it on time.
Book a consultation so we can review your current level, budget and timeline. We will tell you what your application is still missing and how long the language threshold is likely to take.
