Finland Education [Living/studying in Finland]

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Finland Education [Living/Studying in Finland]

So, this article is about the “Studying and Living life in Finland.” In this topic, there will be ideas about living expenses for international students in Finland, accommodation, tuition fees and studying life there.

So, now, let's go and check the tuition fees in Finland. Here, there are two sectors. One is for the students coming from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland. And another is for the international students apart from those countries mentioned above.

Students who get real privilege for Education in Finland [From EU/EEA countries and Switzerland]

Are you a student from the EU/EEA or Switzerland? Then there is a really great privilege for you in Finland. In Finland, public universities are divided into regular universities and universities of applied sciences. The benefit is that they don’t charge tuition fees for the students in these countries. So, they can stop worrying about those fees and use those finances in other places instead ; for example, living or accommodation expenses and so much more.

Tuition-free universities in Finland for EU/EEA students

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students

If you are a non-EU/EEA student, of course, you’ll need to pay tuition fees for bachelor’s and master’s level programmes which are taught in English. However, study programmes taught in FInnish or Swedish are free for all international students. The minimum tuition fee set by the Finnish government is around €1500 [$1640] per year for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, but most study programmes charge above this amount.

The annual tuition fee depends on the university and the degree programme, which can be varied between €4000 - €18000 [$43774 - $19686]. But, PhD programmes are free for all international students.

Among the universities, University of Helsinki will be the most expensive one. There are also private universities but they charge more.

Here is an example of tuition fees for the University of Turku. Its ranges are between €2,000 [$2187] and €12,000 [$13124] per academic year.

  • Social Science degrees: €8,000–€10,000/year
  • Science, Engineering, and Medical degrees: €12,000/year
  • Education, Humanities, and Economics degrees: €10,000/year
  • Doctoral level tuition fees are not charged, regardless of your nationality.

Here are some tuition fee exemption rules. Use this checklist ( tuition fees checklist at Studyinfo.fi ) to find out whether these apply to you or not.

Environment and facilities and student life

Finland is one of the most popular European destinations for international students. So, what attracts students to this country? Of course, its free-tuition policies, high quality education standards and institutions are included. But, don’t forget about its modern learning environments and facilities in those institutions. High-quality classrooms , virtual learning environments and free libraries are always provided for the students to have the best learning experience possible.

The campus environment and their institutions’ eco-friendly attitude is maintained and the design and quality of campus buildings, and the surroundings outside campus will inspire international students in their every life as well. Organisations such as student unions and associations also seriously consider students’ interests and organise free-time activities such as sports and cultural events. Doing so is also a great way to communicate and socialise better with other students and you will become a part of the Finnish student life.

Living expenses

As you can see, Finland's education standard is high, study cost is low and is one of the best places to study.However, there is a problem for students : it is the living expenses there. While you can study a free or very affordable degree at all levels — Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, you should keep in mind that it also comes with high living costs.

In Finland, you will need between €700 - €900 [$765 - $984] per month, depending on the area/city you live in. Helsinki is the most expensive city, while Pori, Tampere and Laaperanta are known as the most affordable student cities.

  • Here is the average budget you will need for the large cities in Finland.[Including accommodation costs].

  • Helsinki: between €980 and €1,580/month

  • Jyvaskyla: between €700 and €1,100/month

  • Oulu: between €660 and €1,000/month

  • Tampere: between €870 and €1,300/month

    These numbers are not fixed. You can spend more or less : depends on your habits and how well you can manage your finances.

Accommodation fees

Here are the most common living expenses as an international student in Finland:

  • Public transport: €55/month
  • Accommodation: €300–€600/month
  • Phone/internet/electricity/garbage: €130/month
  • Health-related expenses (insurance, medication): €36/month.

If you want to learn more about international student insurance for students studying in Finland => Insurance for international students.

You have two main options when searching for accommodation : established student housing foundations and the private market.

  • The average monthly rent for a single room in a shared student flat ranges from around €160 - €380.
  • Single apartments or family flats are also available, but the rent will be higher in these non-shared apartments and they often have long waiting lists.

It is also a good idea to ask the university you have been admitted to for advice on the other locally available student accommodation alternatives. Check the related information on the website of your Finnish university or UAS.


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