Finland

Finland Education

Considering studying in Finland ? For international students, Finland offers a multitude of opportunities, an inspiring environment at the crossroads of cultures and an efficient educational system. Most importantly, Finland offers world-leading expertise in several fields of study, such as information technology, biotechnology, environmental sciences, architecture, music, art and design. But educational opportunities are by no means limited to these areas of Finnish know-how.

Why Choose Finland

The quality of education in Finland is high – but the cost of study is low: Finnish universities and polytechnics do not generally charge tuition fees. Higher education at university level is funded by the state through the Ministry of Education, which also monitors the standard of education through national quality assurance.

Geography and Climate: Finland lies in Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland, between Sweden and Russia. Finland has cold temperate; potentially sub arctic but comparatively mild because of moderating influence of the North Atlantic Current, Baltic Sea, and more than 60,000 lakes.

Population and Language: 5,231,372, Finnish, Swedish.

Tuition Costs: Since Tuition fees vary from school to school, please contact our office for information.

Cost of Living: In general, Finland is not as expensive as many of its European neighbors. The housing situation varies greatly from one place to another. The housing authority of the municipality you are planning to move may be able to help you find rental housing. Private landlords advertise rental housing in the newspaper. Rental housing can also be obtained through a housing agent.

Student work: International students are allowed to do paid work for a maximum of twenty-five hours a week during the terms and full time during the holidays. You will need a separate work permit if you intend to work more than this during the terms.

Student Life in Finland: Students equally interact with the local and student community. Activities take place mostly within the university or student environment. Nightlife takes place mostly outside the university and student environment Traveling can be enjoyed both within and outside of the University student environment.