Studying in Finland
In the Opintopolku portal (StudyInfo portal) you will find information on various education alternatives. On the site, you can apply in the Joint Application process for:
– universities of applied sciences (AMK’s) and universities
– high schools, vocational training and vocational teaching colleges
If you are applying for university-level studies in English, you will find more information at Study in Finland
If you are not a citizen of an EU or ETA country, or a family member of a citizen of one of those countries, and are coming to Finland to study for an English-language university degree, you must pay a tuition fee. Tuition fees are not charged for degrees taken in Finnish or Swedish.
Are you a Finnish citizen? If not, you may need to acquire a visa or a residence permit or you must register your right to residence in Finland when moving there. Read more on the subject at the website of the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri).
Finnish citizens, as well as citizens of other countries under certain conditions, are entitled for student allowances for studies in Finland. Read more on the website of KELA.
Information about providers of student accommodation is available on the website of the
Suomen opiskelija-asunnot SOA ry . You can also arrange housing independently by searching for rented flats on the open market or on social media:
Where can I get information on moving to Finland
OHJAAMO A One-Stop Guidance Center is a place for under 30-year-olds, where they can receive free assistance and support for various purposes from studying and employment to housing and everything in between. There are approximately 70 One-Stop Guidance Centers all over Finland from Rovaniemi to Hanko.
International House Helsinki provides a wide range of information and public authority services to meet the needs of international newcomers in the Helsinki capital region. Similar services are offered also in Tampere, Turku, Jyväskylä, Joensuu, Oulu and Pori.
If you need more information, please contact the Finland Society advice service.