All about Tuition Fees and Scholarships in Finland

Posted date: 01 Feb 2021

In Finland, public universities are split into normal universities and applied sciences universities. As universities and polytechnics do not charge tuition fees for students coming from the EU/EEA and Switzerland, Finland is one of the financial centres of Europe.These students are also provided equal opportunities to apply for PhD programs in Finland. Tuition fees are expected to be charged by non-EU/EEA students enrolling in English-taught degrees. Still, for all international students, study programs taught in Finnish or Swedish are free.

For Bachelor's and Master's programs, the minimum tuition fee set by the Finnish government is about 1,500 EUR/year, but most study programs charge tuition above this level. Tuition fees vary from 5,000 to 15,000 EUR/year at public Finnish universities.

Make sure that you also take the cost of living into account when studying in Finland. The average costs range from EUR 700 to EUR 1,300 per month, and they depend on your spending habits as well. In Helsinki, of course, costs can be higher.

If you are expected to pay tuition fees at a Finnish university, this enables you to qualify for a scholarship program from the school. Each university has its own scheme, and during the application for the study program, students normally apply for a scholarship. The Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree programme is another choice. Funds are supported by the EU and partner institutions allow students to enroll in a single programme at multiple universities in various countries.

Now that you know all about tuition fees and scholarships in Finland, go ahead and apply to this lovely country for your dream Bachelor's or Master's degree. Have a wonderful experience of learning and don't forget as much as you can to discover and fly.

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