Study destination · Europe
Studying in Finland
Finland is a Nordic country known for the quality of its education, technology and design, with universities in Helsinki, Tampere and Oulu. Many programs, especially master's, are taught in English.
Finland
Helsinki
- Universities
- 2
- Tracks
- 2
- Living costs
- High
Finland at a glance
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Population
- 5.6 million
- Official languages
- Finnish and Swedish
- Language of study
- Finnish or Swedish; many master's programs in English
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Time difference
- 1 hour behind Saudi Arabia
- Climate
- Long, cold, snowy winters and short, mild summers
Cost of living
HighHelsinki costs the most; student housing lowers the cost.
English language
Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.
Bachelor
- IELTS
- 6.0–6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 80–90
Master
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 85–95
PhD
- IELTS
- 6.5–7.0
- TOEFL iBT
- 90–100
Programs in Finnish or Swedish ask for that language; most international students study in English.
Working while studying
Students may work an average of 30 hours a week during studies, and without limit in official holidays.
For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.
Program tracks that include it
Ministry of Culture
Cultural Scholarship
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- Degrees:
- Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
- Fields:
- Creative Writing, Fashion Design, Film Industry, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics, Visual Arts
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- Degrees:
- Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
- Fields:
- Creative Writing, Fashion Design, Film Industry, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics, Visual Arts
Universities in Finland
2 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.
