1st rank
World’s most literate nations
Higher education system
Higher education system in Finland
University of Applied Sciences:
22 universities of applied sciences in total
Offer bachelor’s and master’s degree
Emphasis on application of science / concept / research
Offer courses in field of Engineering / IT / Management / Sports / Nursing / Education
Close tie up with corporates to fulfil their workforce needs keeping nations economic needs in mind
Normal University (Research based):
13 such universities
Offer bachelor’s and master’s degree and PhDs
Focus is research
Offer courses in field of pure sciences / language / arts / medicine
Objective is research in pure sciences
University Courses
University Courses Overview
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences
- Bachelors = BBA(IB), Tourism, Nursing
- Masters = MBA (IB), Sports management IT(Cyber Security FS)
- Scholarship = Everyone gets 50% from 2nd year
- Tution Fee = 4000-9000€/Year
Centria - University of Applied Sciences
- Bachelors = BBA(IB), ERP, Business Intelligence Tech, Nusing, IT, Env. Chemistry Tech Induatrial management
- Masters = MBA (IB)
- Scholarship = Everyone gets 50% from 2nd year
- Tution Fee = 5500-7500€/Year
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
- Bachelors = BBA(IB), Tourism, E-sports Business, Sport & leisure management
- Masters = MBA (IB), Global Business
- Scholarship = Everyone gets 50% from 2nd year
- Tution Fee = 3000-5100€/Year
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
- Bachelors = BBA(IB), Nursing, Auto Engg, Agri-Tech Engg
- Masters = MBA (IB)
- Scholarship = Everyone gets 30% from 2nd year
- Tution Fee = 4900-5600€/Year
LAB University of Applied Sciences
- Bachelors = BBA(IB/BIT,Tourism), Health(Nursing/ParaMedical), B. Engg(Mech/Civil), Design(Brand/Industrial)
- Masters = MBA (IB/Tourism & Event), M.Engg(Urban)
- Scholarship = Everyone gets 50% from 2nd year
- Tution Fee = 8000-9000€/Year
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
- Bachelors = BBA(IB/AI), Int. Tourism Management, Health care-Nursing, Physiotherapy, Mechatornics Engg, Sea Captain (Marine)
- Masters = MBA (IB/Hospitality), Maritime Engg, Health care
- Scholarship = 50% refund each year to everyone who completes course
- Tution Fee = 8000-9000€/Year
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
- Bachelors = IB/Entrepreneurship, Nursing, Media & Arts, Enviormental Engg, Software Engg
- Masters = MBA-IB/Risk mgmt, Emerging Media, Healthcare-generic
- Scholarship = everyone gets 25-50% from 2nd year
- Tution Fee = 9800-10800€/Year
Turku University of Applied Sciences
- Bachelors = IB, Engineering ICT
- Masters = MBA IB, Service Design, Sales Mgmt, Engg-Industrial, Arts-Creative Mgmt
- Scholarship = €4000 from 2nd year conditional
- Tution Fee = 4400-7500€/Sem
Eligibility
Student Eligibility
12th or Equivalent
Bachelor Degree (3.5 to 4 years)
Graduation + min 2 years’ work experience
MBA / Master degree ( 1 to 1.5 years)
Bachelor's
Some course may require maths or science or business studies
preferably 12th pass within past years
Graduation and no work experience
Diploma (1 year)
master’s degree (2 years)
Master's (PG Diploma)
Some courses may require specific education background like business / IT / Healthcare
Preferably graduate within past 15 years
Documents required
Passport (1st and last page)
PP size photo (colour scan)
CV and SOP
12th and all graduation marksheets with degree certificate
Work experience letters with salary slips for 3 months minimum
Expenses
Expenses & Funds
Expenses
Assessment fee apply2study – INR 10,000 or $125 (non-refundable) – work undertaken to assess your documents to check your suitability against the criteria set by universities, it’s a long and complicated process
Application fee – nil to 150€ - we will try the universities that has no application fee (non-refundable)
Tuition fees – 5000 – 9500€, we will try to get you on the cheapest course (refundable) payable directly to the university
Embassy fee – 350€ for student, 470€ for spouse and 240€ for each kid
VFS fees – *INR 7500 approximately
Insurance – *INR 6000 approximately
Funds
560€ per month = 6720€ for student in student’s own account
8400€ in total for spouse in spouse’s own account, could also be shown in student’s account too
5000€ for each kid in student’s account
Source of tuition fees and funds should be clearly demonstrated
VFS fees – INR *7500 approximately
Insurance – INR *6000 approximately
for students in India, varies by country from where the application is lodged
Procedure
Procedure
Send your documents to us by email info@apply2study.com
We will assess your documents and if we find positive match then we will ask you for processing charges or Rs. 10,000 or $125 payable online. Please note that if our assessment results in negative search then we will not ask for processing charges, we only ask for this charge if we are able to proceed with admission.
Pay application fee up to 150€ if there is waiver then you don’t pay application fee
Student will have to appear for online test or interview with the university, we will prepare you for this test / interview. It is a basic test to check if the student can speak English and will be able to follow the course they intend to take. 99.99% students pass in this test / interview.
Pay tuition fee to the university as per offer letter
Fill visa forms and book VFS appointment
Visit VFS for biometrics and submission of documents
Get visa approval and residence card
Travel
Facts
Basic facts about Finland
Capital – Helsinki
Population – 5.54 million (55 Lacs)
Area – 388,440 Sq. Km.
GDP – $299.2 Billion (2021)
GDP per capita – $53,882 (2021)
Average gross salary – $43,500 per annum (2020)
Flight time from Delhi – 7 hours direct flight
Neighbours – friendly – Estonia, Sweden, Russia
Language – Finnish and English (like Hindi and English in India)
Currency – Euro
Govt Type – Democracy
Religion – Secular
Major cities where population is more than 100,000 – Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Jyvaskyla, Seinajoki, Kokkola, Kajaani
Why Finland
Why is Finland so sought after?
1st rank
Greenest country in the world
1st rank
Quality of life in the EU
2st rank
Helsinki - world's most liveable cities
2nd rank
World’s best country for women
3rd rank
Most innovative country
3rd rank
Best air quality in the world
1st rank
Human capital report
1st rank
World hapiness index
Why study in Finland
Why Study in Finland?
Higher education standards lead to good quality of jobs
No external exams like IELTS / PTE / GRE / GMAT thus students save costs, the universities in Finland have their own tests
No medical exam / No apostille / No PCC required for visa again students save money time and effort
Student can work 30 hours / week and full-time during holidays
Their spouse can work full-time and can even start their own business
Spouse and kids can travel together with student on same day
Eligible to travel in EU visa free for up to 90 days using residence cards
Easy post study work visa right for 1 year after completion of degree
Easy conversion to work permit and PR after 4 years
