Study in Finland

Finland's world-leading higher education system currently offers English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes in 13 universities and 23 universities of applied sciences.(Link to another website.) Doctoral study and research options are available, too. In Finland, there are two types of higher education institutions:

Universities

Universities focus on scientific research and the education they provide is based on it. Doctoral programmes are offered by the universities. Most of the master’s programmes taught in English are offered by universities.

Universities of Applied Sciences

Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) offer professionally oriented higher education and have strong ties with working life and regional development. Most of the bachelor’s degree programmes taught in English are offered by Universities of Applied Sciences.

Student Exchange

The Embassy has a written a student exchange guide for students already accepted into an exchange program in Finland. The guide details everything you need know such as preparing for the weather, student accommodation, and even the importance of sauna. Please note, Australian nationals will require a residence permit(Link to another website.) if your study period in Finland is longer than 90 days. To apply for student exchange opportunities in Finland please contact your university’s study abroad office.

Here is a list of Australian institutions with student exchange partners in Finland:

Australian Catholic University(Link to another website.) Australian National University(Link to another website.)
Central Queensland University(Link to another website.) Charles Sturt University(Link to another website.)
Curtin University(Link to another website.) Deakin University(Link to another website.)
Federation University(Link to another website.) Macquarie University(Link to another website.)
Monash University(Link to another website.) Murdoch University(Link to another website.)
Queensland University of Technology(Link to another website.) RMIT University(Link to another website.)
Swinburne University of Technology(Link to another website.) University of Canberra(Link to another website.)
University of Melbourne(Link to another website.) University of New South Wales(Link to another website.)
University of Queensland(Link to another website.) University of Sydney(Link to another website.)
University of Tasmania(Link to another website.) University of Technology Sydney(Link to another website.)
University of the Sunshine Coast(Link to another website.) University of Western Australia(Link to another website.)
University of Wollongong(Link to another website.) Victoria University(Link to another website.)
Western Sydney University(Link to another website.)  

Bachelor, Master & Doctoral Programmes

Finnish higher education institutions offer over 400 degree programmes in English.

Studyinfo.fi(Link to another website.) website provides information on all English-taught degree programmes. While international students are eligible to study in Finnish or Swedish, you need to be fluent in these languages when applying.

Application Periods

You apply for degrees studies in Finland online(Link to another website.). There are two main application periods a year for studies commencing in autumn:

  • Applications for bachelor’s programmes are made in January

  • Applications for university master's programmes are made between late November/early December and mid/late January.

More information about the application process can be found at Studyinfinland.fi(Link to another website.)

Fees & Scholarships

Australian nationals are required to pay tuition fees(Link to another website.) for programmes taught in English. Some exceptions may apply. Remember that if you are required to pay tuition fees, you are also eligible to apply for the institution’s scholarships. Students are usually required to cover everyday living costs and are required to pay an annual administration fee.

Universities offer a range of options for scholarships both for bachelor's and master's level international students. Scholarships are often based on student’s academic performance and may be offered in the form of either full or partial fee waivers. Some scholarship options may also include a living cost allowance. Students apply for a scholarship from an institution, usually at the same time as they apply for admission.

Here is a list of each institution’s fee and scholarship policy.

Aalto University(Link to another website.)

Åbo Akademi University(Link to another website.)

Arcada University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Centria University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Diaconia University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Häme University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Hanken School of Economics(Link to another website.)

Humak University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Karelia University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Lahti University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Lapland University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology(Link to another website.)

Laurea University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Novia University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Oulu University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Saimaa University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Savonia University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Tampere University(Link to another website.)

Tampere University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

Turku University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)

University of Arts Helsinki(Link to another website.)

University of Eastern Finland(Link to another website.)

University of Helsinki(Link to another website.)

University of Jyväskylä(Link to another website.)

University of Lapland(Link to another website.)

University of Oulu(Link to another website.)

University of Turku(Link to another website.)

University of Vaasa(Link to another website.)

Vaasa University of Applied Sciences(Link to another website.)