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Compare university and UAS degrees by academic focus, professional content, entry requirements and qualification level.
Your ambitions. A wider horizon.
Study in Finland.
Find new ways
to move forward.
Compare universities and universities of applied sciences with your goals in mind. Plan your Finnish studies with guidance on admissions, funding and residence-permit preparation for Indian students.
Bachelor’s · Taught master’s · Research degrees
EXPLORE FINLANDYour goals. A broader horizon.Start with a course that fits.
Study optionsUndergraduate & postgraduate
Common start periodsAutumn · selected January starts
Academic studyStudy residence permit
Your first stepA personal study plan
Why study in Finland?
A course with purpose.
A plan with perspective.
Choose the credential and learning experience that suit your background. Compare the details before deciding where to study.
Look inside the programme
Look at subject modules, assessment, project work and research opportunities. Confirm the terms of any advertised placement component.
Choose with the details in view
Bring applications, tuition, living funds, housing and insurance into one plan. Check the requirements for your study permit separately.
What would you like to study?
Subject areas to explore in your shortlist.
Computing & digital technology
Compare software, data and communications content with the technical background required.
Engineering & energy
Review specialisations, practical projects, laboratory work and industry-related course content.
Business & management
Compare university and UAS options, degree level and any professional experience required.
Design & creative disciplines
Check portfolio, pre-task and selection requirements early.
Health & life sciences
Review subject prerequisites, practical training, teaching languages and professional registration requirements.
Education & environmental subjects
Explore programme focus, methods and relevant academic or professional entry criteria.
Universities in Finland
Find the fit behind the name.
Use these examples to begin comparing credentials, campuses and admission requirements with your profile.
Espoo · check your programme
Aalto University
Compare the exact programme, academic prerequisites, selection process and current international fee schedule.
Discuss this institutionHelsinki
University of Helsinki
Review the course curriculum, accepted qualifications, language evidence and programme-specific funding terms.
Discuss this institutionHelsinki region · check your campus
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Explore the professional focus, entry requirements and selection method. For master’s study, check the relevant work-experience requirement.
Discuss this institutionCheck the exact campus and programme. Review the degree, campus, teaching language, selection method and fee status before applying. Check any placement or professional registration conditions separately.
Understand the checksFinland tuition fees & living costs
Plan for the course and the everyday.
Use the published fee for your programme and fee status. Add a realistic budget for housing, daily expenses, insurance, travel and arrival.
Published student living-funds minimum
Prepare your financial evidence.
€800Per month · €9,600 for one year
Tuition is separate. Confirm the amount, period and evidence required for your permit application, and plan any family expenses separately.
This is a permit minimum, not a quote for actual living costs. The official Study in Finland guide recommends budgeting above the minimum for daily expenses.
What belongs in your full budget?
- Tuition and course chargesCheck payment deadlines, fee status, scholarship conditions and refunds.
- Housing and daily costsInclude rent, deposits, meals, utilities and transport for your city.
- Insurance and healthcareConfirm required cover and any separate student healthcare charges.
- Preparation and arrivalAllow for applicable applications, tests, documents, travel and setup.
References: Migri student funding and Study in Finland cost guidance; reviewed October 18, 2026.
Keep each cost in view.
Your exact programme feeCheck whether the amount is annual or covers the whole programme and confirm any fee exemption.
Higher-education application feeThe published fee is €100 for applicants outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland where required. Follow current Studyinfo payment and exemption rules.
Housing and coverAsk about student accommodation and realistic private-rental options early. Confirm the insurance needed for your circumstances.
Funding you can rely onUse documented available funds and confirmed awards. An unconfirmed part-time job should not fund your study plan.
Scholarships in Finland
Read the award beyond the headline.
Individual institutions may offer competitive tuition waivers or scholarships. Check the amount, duration, renewal conditions and application deadline. Living costs are usually separate, so include only confirmed coverage in your budget.
Discuss funding for my shortlistReferences: Study in Finland scholarship guidance and 2027 admissions information. Confirm the award with the institution.
Finland admission requirements
Start with the credential you need.
Your academic background, subject requirements and language evidence should match the specific programme you choose.
Bachelor’s degree
Check how your Class 12 qualification meets higher-education eligibility and the course’s subject and English requirements. Selection may use certificates, entrance exams, SAT, interviews or other methods specified by the programme.
University master’s degree
University master’s programmes require a suitable bachelor’s qualification and programme-specific academic preparation. Check required subjects, language evidence and any portfolio, test or assessment. Research and doctoral admission use separate procedures.
UAS master’s degree
UAS master’s programmes require a suitable bachelor’s degree and generally two years of relevant work experience. Check when experience must have been gained, the accepted field and the programme’s evidence and selection rules.
Admission reference: Study in Finland bachelor’s and master’s guidance. Verify your exact requirements on Studyinfo and with the institution.
IELTS, PTE or other English evidence: what should I prepare?
Check the programme’s accepted tests, versions, scores and exemptions. Requirements and selection methods vary by institution and degree. Confirm your evidence before booking a test or relying on an alternative qualification.
Explore test preparationWhat should I prepare for my application?
- Passport and academic transcripts or certificates
- Accepted language evidence, if required
- Course-specific statements, CV and recommendations where requested
- Portfolio, research proposal or supplementary application where needed
- Course deadlines, application fee and document requirements
Use the institution’s own checklist and confirm any translations, certification or additional assessment required. Review all offer conditions before making a payment.
Finland university intakes
Choose a start date you can prepare for.
Check programme availability, application deadlines and any earlier funding deadlines. Some courses offer only one start period.
Autumn start
August / SeptemberA main start period for English-taught degrees. Check the programme’s exact calendar, selection method and funding deadlines.
Joint application · autumn 2027
January 7–21, 2027Many English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programmes use this window. Confirm your programme and any document or test deadlines separately.
Other application routes
Separate or selected spring startsSome degrees use separate or rolling applications; a smaller selection starts in January. Use the exact programme instructions on Studyinfo.
From course choice to arrival
Make your next step a considered one.
Admission and residence-permit decisions are separate. Build your plan around the correct Studyinfo route, institution deadlines and the permit requirements relevant to your circumstances.
- 01
Choose the degree and institution
Compare university and UAS study by academic level, learning approach, entry requirements and full costs.
- 02
Check the Studyinfo application route
Identify joint or separate application dates, required records and selection methods.
- 03
Complete selection and review the offer
Follow test, interview or portfolio instructions, then check acceptance deadlines, tuition and funding terms.
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Prepare funds and suitable insurance
Organise the required living funds, tuition evidence and cover for your circumstances.
- 05
Apply for the study residence permit
Follow Migri and Enter Finland instructions, including identity verification and any biometric steps.
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Coordinate arrival and enrolment
Check your decision and travel documents, arrange housing and complete university and registration formalities as applicable.
Prepare for your study residence permit.
Explore funds, tuition evidence, insurance, Enter Finland and identity verification in the dedicated guide.
Work & life beyond your course
Build your skills.
Plan your next step.
Choose a degree for its educational value. Develop relevant experience and Finnish or Swedish language skills alongside your studies, with your permit conditions in view.
Working during your studies
A study residence permit allows paid employment averaging 30 hours per week under the applicable rules. Degree-related practical training or diploma work can be treated differently.
Check how averaging and any exceptions apply. Work permission does not guarantee a job or replace your funding plan.
Review student work conditionsAfter graduation: job search or starting a business
Eligible graduates can apply for a residence permit of up to two years to look for work or start a business. Check the funding, completed-study and application-timing requirements.
This is a separate application. Admission or graduation does not guarantee a job or permanent residence; later residence routes have their own conditions.
Explore post-study preparationYour questions, answered
Planning to study in Finland?
Practical answers for your first decisions.
How much does it cost to study in Finland for Indian students?
Use the tuition and compulsory charges for your exact programme, then add housing, daily expenses, insurance, travel and setup. The published permit living-funds minimum is €800 per month or €9,600 for one year. Actual living costs can be higher; plan tuition separately.
Is there a fully funded Finland government scholarship?
The official Study in Finland guidance says there are no general government scholarship programmes for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Individual institutions may offer competitive scholarships or tuition waivers. Check the exact award terms; living costs are usually separate.
What is the difference between a university and a UAS?
Universities emphasise research-based academic education, while universities of applied sciences focus on professional higher education. Compare the specific degree and selection requirements. UAS master’s programmes generally require two years of relevant work experience in addition to a suitable degree.
When is the joint application for autumn 2027?
Many English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degrees starting in autumn 2027 use the January 7–21, 2027 joint application. Some programmes use separate or rolling applications. Check the exact course and any additional document or test deadlines.
Do Finnish higher-education applications have a fee?
Applicants from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland generally pay a €100 higher-education application fee, subject to exemptions. Check the current Studyinfo instructions, what the payment covers and the deadline. This fee is separate from tuition and the residence-permit application.
Which English test is required for Finland?
Accepted tests, scores, formats and exemptions vary by institution and programme. Check the course’s current language and selection requirements before booking or relying on an alternative form of evidence.
Can I work while studying in Finland?
A residence permit for studies allows paid employment averaging 30 hours per week, subject to the applicable rules. Degree-related practical training or diploma work can be treated differently. Check your permission and the averaging rules before planning work.
Can I remain in Finland after graduation?
Eligible graduates can apply for a residence permit of up to two years to look for work or start a business. It is a separate application with funding and other requirements. A degree does not guarantee permission, employment or permanent residence.
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