Requirements for International Students to Study in Finland

• Student visa for non Nordic and non EU / EEA students
• Passport size photographs
• Filled up and signed application form
• Letter of acceptance from the college / university that the student has enrolled in
• Accommodation proof in Finland
• Health insurance certificate for non Nordic and non EU students
• Valid passport

Top Colleges in Finland

Name of the College	Courses Offered
Hanken School of Economics	Bachelor’s and Master’s course in Swedish Master’s course in English M.Sc in Business Administration and Economics Ph.D in Accounting, Economics, Corporate Law, Marketing, Information Systems Science, Statistics, Entrepreneurship & Management and Corporate Geography MBA
Arcada Polytechnic	Bachelor’s programs in International Business, Nursing, Plastics Technology and Human Ageing & Elderly Service Master’s degree in Real Estate Management and Media Management
Theater Academy of Finland	Degree courses in Theater Pedagogy, Dance Pedagogy and Live Art & Performance Studies Doctorate in Theater & Drama and Dance
Turku Centre for Computer Science	Graduation in Mathematics, Information Technology and Computers
Police College of Finland	Diploma and Advanced Research in Police Studies & Training

Top Universities in Finland

Name of the University	Courses Offered
Academy of Fine Arts	Doctorate in Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and Time & Space Arts
North Karelia University of Applied Sciences	Bachelor’s in Culture, Technology, Communication & Transport, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Tourism & Catering, Natural Sciences, Health & Sport and Natural Resources Master’s in Environmental Technology and Technology Competence Management
University of Lapland	Post graduation in Art & Design, Education, Social Sciences, Law, languages and Tourism
Aalto University School of Art & Design	Post graduation and Doctorate programs in Media, Motion Picture, TV & Production Design, Design and Art
University of Vaasa	Master’s degree in Finance, International Business, Industrial Management, Intercultural Studies in Communication & Administration and Telecommunication Engineering

Scholarships in Finland for International Student

• CIMO Scholarships
• Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
• Fullbright Center Grants for Americans
• Institutional Scholarships for post graduation students

Educational Expenses

Education in Finland is funded by the ministry of education of the government of Finland. Only students who are part of full time courses taught in Finland colleges and universities do not have to pay any tuition fees during study in the country’s institutions. A student has to however bear costs of books & other study material required and living in Finland which is considerably high. Students Visa

Following are the documents necessary to obtain a students visa to study in Finland:

• Filled up application form with a photograph as identity proof
• Certificate of proof showing that the student is enrolled in a Finnish institution
• Health insurance certificate
• Documents that prove the financial stability of the student
• Documents proving accommodation provisions

Students from the Nordic countries and EU / EEA regions do not need a students visa if they are in Finland for less than three months. If the study period exceeds three months, registration certificate from the local police station must be produced.

Education System in Finlad

The education system of Finland is based on the egalitarian Nordic system which boasts of free classes and meals for all students pursuing regular study programs. Even international students can sometimes avail this unique feature of the Finnish education system.

The education system is divided in the following stages:

• Primary education
• Secondary education
• Higher education
• Adult education

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