
Tuition Fees:
- €8,000–€15,000/year for non-EU students.
- PhD programs are tuition-free.
Scholarships:
- Finnish Government Scholarship Pool
- University of Helsinki Scholarships
- EDUFI Fellowship (PhD)
Post-Graduation Opportunity: ➔ 1 year residence permit extension for job search.

Top Universities (General)
– University of Helsinki
– Aalto University
– University of Turku
– Tampere University
– LUT University
• LAB University of Applied Sciences
• Arcada University of Applied Sciences
• KAMK University of Applied Sciences
• Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Many accept English-medium instruction certificates (MOI) instead of IELTS.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s:
– High School Certificate
– IELTS 6.0–6.5 (or MOI)
– IELTS 6.0–6.5 (or MOI)
Master’s:
– Bachelor’s Degree
– IELTS 6.5 (or MOI)
– IELTS 6.5 (or MOI)
PhD
– Master’s Degree
– Research Plan + Supervisor
– Research Plan + Supervisor
Category
Details
Tuition Fees
€8k–€15k/year (Free PhD)
IELTS Requirement
6.0–6.5 (waivable)
Scholarships Available
Finnish Gov, EDUFI
Stay after Graduation
1 year residence extension
Universities Without IELTS
LAB, Arcada, KAMK, Haaga-Helia