DESTINATION FINLAND
Finland is the happiest, safest and cleanest country in the world. Studying
in Finland can be anyone’s dream. Finland
is located in Northern Europe and borders Norway and Sweden.
The country’s educational system is one of the most important foundations of its society. The Finns are proud to have an educational system that gives equal chances to everyone, regardless of sex, finances or language.
English is spoken by almost everyone and Finland has a lot to offer to international students who want to venture into its lands. The Finnish higher education institutions currently offer altogether over 450 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in English. Doctoral study and research options are available too.
Summer schools are also at hand as they provide a large number of excellent courses. Two key factors which make Finland a great higher-eddestination are – the availability of jobs and affordably priced education. A student can earn their degree at 1/3rdof the cost in other countries like Australia and the US. Furthermore, there are plenty of jobs currently available and being created across a plethora of sectors.
The country’s educational system is one of the most important foundations of its society. The Finns are proud to have an educational system that gives equal chances to everyone, regardless of sex, finances or language.
English is spoken by almost everyone and Finland has a lot to offer to international students who want to venture into its lands. The Finnish higher education institutions currently offer altogether over 450 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in English. Doctoral study and research options are available too.
Summer schools are also at hand as they provide a large number of excellent courses. Two key factors which make Finland a great higher-eddestination are – the availability of jobs and affordably priced education. A student can earn their degree at 1/3rdof the cost in other countries like Australia and the US. Furthermore, there are plenty of jobs currently available and being created across a plethora of sectors.
Study in Finland
In close cooperation with selected higher education institutions, focus
is to make the application procedures easier and more efficient for both
students and the universities. We are here to support student mobility, make
quality education more accessible, and to increase general knowledge about
Finland worldwide.
The most well-known universities in Finland are:
The most well-known universities in Finland are:
· The University of
Helsinki
· The University of
Turku
·
Arcada
University of Applied Sciences (Arcada)
·
Haaga-Helia
University of Applied Sciences
·
Helsinki School of Business
(HELBUS)
·
Häme University of Applied
Sciences (HAMK)
·
Kajaani University of Applied
Sciences (KAMK)
·
Lappeenranta University of
Technology (LUT)
·
Metropolia University of
Applied Sciences
·
Satakunta University of Applied
Sciences (SAMK)
·
Seinäjoki University of Applied
Sciences (SeAMK)
·
Turku University of Applied
Sciences (TUAS)
Studying in Finland is not just about the studies, it’s a whole
experience: the climate, the adventures you can experience in the safest
country in the world, the friendships and networks you can build and the
wonderful times you will be having on their beautiful coastline. Don’t think
twice, choose Finland as your next study destination!
SUMMARY OF FINNISH
SYSTEM
· Our universities are
public, except HELBUS.
o
Finnish Government monitors the universities closely so they maintain
high quality
· All our programs are
taught in English
o
Over 450 English taught programs as we focus on international students
· Best programs to
study in Finland
o
STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)
o
Business
o
Environment-related
o
Health Sciences
o
Sports Management etc.
· Intake
o
Mostly Sept intake, but we have some programs with Jan intake (ask us!)
· Duration
o
Programs in Finland are credit-based
§ If students study
more credits at the same time, they will graduate faster
§ Average graduate in
3-4 years for Bachelors
§ Average graduate in
1-2 years for Masters
o
Key Benefit:
§ Tuition fees are charged
per year, not per credit. (Different from USA/Canada)
§ This means that if
students study more credits at the same time, and graduate faster say for 2
years, they will pay only 2 years of tuition fees. (even if the amount of
credits they need to graduate are the same as studying for 3 or 4 years)
· Entry Requirements
o
Different for universities
o
IELTS/TOEFL/entrance exams/interviews/motivation letter/motivation
video, etc
o
Entrance exams/interviews are held online. Students can do at home
· Scholarships
o
20-50% for 2nd and 3rd year of studies
o
Not automatically given
§ Students need to
apply for scholarships at the end of 1st year.
o
Easy to get
§ Scholarships don’t
need a high score to attain.
§ Universities just
need the student to study a certain number of courses, and then will give
scholarship
· Tuition and Living
expenses
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Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree – 6,000 to 11,850 EUR/year
o
Postgraduate Master’s Degree - 10,000 to 15,000 EUR/year
o
Doctoral Degree – no tuition fees
o
Living expenses – approximately 7000 EUR/year (depends on location, kind
of accommodation and lifestyle)
· Part-time work
o
During Term-time: Max of 25 hours/week (more than other countries!)
o
Outside Term-time: Unlimited
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Minimum wage: 9 EUR/hour; wages double during weekends
· Application Process
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Around 3-4 weeks
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Apply with us
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You will receive confirmation letter
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We will handle the application.
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Application sent to university to handle.
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Students receive unconditional offer letter
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Students pay 1 year tuition fee (unless otherwise stated)
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Students receive acceptance letter
· Application for Visas
and Student Residency Permit
o
Whole Process takes around 60 working days
o
Visa for courses below 90 days
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Student Residency Permit for courses above 90 days (Bachelor’s/Masters)
o
No English Requirement for Student Residency Permit/Visa
o
List of required documents
§ Student bank
account needs 6720 EUR as their living expenses(not other people’s bank
account)
§ Separate from
tuition fees
Acceptance letter and fee receipt from university
Health insurance with 40,000 EUR coverage for 3+ year courses, 100,000 EUR coverage for 3 year courses
Post-Study Stayback Visa
1 year, students can look for jobs
Graduate Job opportunities
Lots available
Government wants more international students as they need more people to work there. 30000 new job opportunities created every year in the areas of Engineering (), . There will be a need for at least 20,000 employees in ICT alone.100,000 technology opportunities are expected to come up in the coming years
Health insurance with 40,000 EUR coverage for 3+ year courses, 100,000 EUR coverage for 3 year courses
Post-Study Stayback Visa
1 year, students can look for jobs
Graduate Job opportunities
Lots available
Government wants more international students as they need more people to work there. 30000 new job opportunities created every year in the areas of Engineering (), . There will be a need for at least 20,000 employees in ICT alone.100,000 technology opportunities are expected to come up in the coming years
PR rights and Get Finnish Citizenship
PR rights (4 years)
Finnish Citizenship (7 years)
Study period is also counted
The Study period is halved for the purpose of PR and Citizenship application
E.g. If the student graduates Bachelors in 3 years, this is halved (3/2 years) to become 1.5 years, calculated towards PR/Citizenship
· Student just needs
to be in Finland for another 3.5 years (1.5+2.5=4 years) to get PR, and another
3 years (1.5+2.5+3=7 years) to get Finnish Citizenship.
No language requirements for getting PR. For Finnish Citizenship, need
to take a simple exam to test the Finnish.
Finland welcomes immigration, unlike many other countries – over 7000 Indians currently live/study in Finland.
Finland welcomes immigration, unlike many other countries – over 7000 Indians currently live/study in Finland.
Finland visa process
For any stay exceeding 90 days in Finland, you need a student residence permit which is granted 1 year at a time. This means that you will have to renew it every year. The renewal fee is 200€. To be able to renew it, students should have earned at least 45 ECTS credits during the academic year and have registered their attendance for the next semester. Success rate of 91.2%. If rejected, one can reapply post 3 months.
Steps to apply for a residence permit
1. As soon as the
offer letter arrives, the student must send a mail to the Finnish Embassy
in India at visa.nde@formin.fi . It is important that the mail is sent as soon
as the offer letter arrives to ensure timely appointments without any delay.
2. Format:
Name of applicant:
Number of applicants:
Online or offline application:
Residence permit category:
The appointment date is usually allotted around 4 weeks from the date of the mail (approx data).
3. The student must
also submit an online application for the residence permit
at EnterFinland.fi by providing the following
documents:
CHECKLIST
1. A valid passport
2. The official
admission letter from a Finnish educational institution
3. A clarification of
income: you need to have 6720 EUR in your bank account (registered under your
name). If your country’s currency is not Euro, you can ask the bank to
translate and change the currency into euro. Written sponsorships from private
guarantors are not accepted. There is no minimum time period before which the
money should have been added to the account.
4. An insurance certificate (coverage of 40,000 EUR/year for UG and
120,000 EUR/year for PG):
If you have the insurance coverage that is asked, it doesn’t matter what
country you take your insurance from as long as it covers you during your
period in Finland. Take it from an Indian company you can trust such as TATA
AIG, Trawelltag etc. Once you’re in Finland you can also take an insurance from
a company there.
PLEASE NOTE: Travel insurance is not valid to be eligible for a residence permit. Travel insurance usually covers only 90 days and your insurance should cover you during your complete period of studies. Failing to do so may delay your decision.
PLEASE NOTE: Travel insurance is not valid to be eligible for a residence permit. Travel insurance usually covers only 90 days and your insurance should cover you during your complete period of studies. Failing to do so may delay your decision.
5. Passport
photos size 36 x 47 mm
6. 300 EUR for the fee
(can be paid online)
7. A clarification regarding
the origin of funds:
If your parents or other guardians pay for your studies:
· If your parents/
guardians work, you should scan his/her/their employment contracts and bank
account statement from the last 6 months.
· If your parents/
guardians run a business (e.g shop, housing rental) or are self-employed, you
should scan their business certificate (the certificate that proves the
business is legitimate by the government/ authority), their bank account
statement from the last 6 months.
If you have a job that can finance your studies: You should scan your
employment contract.
Remember to print copies of your required documents as stated on the online application form.
Remember to print copies of your required documents as stated on the online application form.
Method of payment
1) Credit and debit card (visa credit, visa debit, Mastercard, discovery, American express).
2) You can also pay at the service point, which you must visit after you submitted your application online.
If you are under 18 years old, you need a paper that shows “Consent from the guardian”, written by in English your guardian (for example, parents). This document can be added in step 4 in EnterFinland.fi when you submit other documents.
Bring the required documents and Visit the Embassy/Consulate at the appointment time. You need to attend this appointment in person.
At the Embassy/Consulate, you would have to give your (a) Fingerprints (b) Copies of your required documents as stated on you online application form. Some of the original copies will be returned to you after this appointment, but some will be taken by the Embassy/Consulate, such as the Bank Statement. You will be asked some questions such as: Where are you going to study? Who is sponsoring your studies? Where will you be living?
After a few weeks, you will receive an email from the Embassy with the result. This email will contain all necessary information regarding when and where you should collect the student residence permit. If required, you will be required to attend a second round of interview. This will be intimated by the embassy.
SUMMARY
Wait for the offer letter from the university
E-mail the Finnish embassy and book an appointment well in advance
Fill in the online application at enterfinland.fi
Bring the originals and a copy of all the documents you have uploaded with your residence permit application
Be on time.
REMEMBER the Finnish embassy is quite busy and it takes time to receive appointments so have all your documents in check, so the process is faster and you can begin your studies smoothly
UNIVERSITY
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REQUIREMENTS
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1. Arcada University
of Applied Sciences
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· Copy of higher
secondary school certificate
· Copy of Passport
· IELTS (6.0),
TOEFL (79)
· SAT- 1100 (Minimum
500 in reading, writing and language test, 500 minimum in math)
· MASTERS:
· GRE: minimum
score of 150 in Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning and a minimum of
4 in Analytical Writing
· GMAT: minimum
score 450
· Employment
certificate, minimum 3 years
· Motivational
letter
|
2. Haaga-Helia
University of Applied Sciences
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· Copy of Passport
· Copy of higher
secondary school certificate
· SAT- 500 points
in Evidence-based reading and writing and 500 points in Math, 400 in
Math for Hospitality Management
· MASTERS:
· Bachelor’s degree
certificate
· 3 years’ work
experience
· SAT: 600 in
evidence based reading and writing and Math
· Additional
requirements: Advance assignment, cv, skype interview
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3. Helsinki School
of Business (HELBUS), degree comes from University of Northampton
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· Bachelor’s degree
from any field
· Copy of Passport
· Copy of higher
secondary school certificate
· IELTS: 6.0 (no
section below 5.5) orTOEFL : 72 (no section below)
· Other documents: personal
statement and academic reference letter
· MASTERS:
· Bachelor’s degree
certificate and transcript
· IELTS: 6.5 (no
section below 6.0)
· TOEFL: 90
· Other
documents: personal statement, academic reference letter and CV
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4. Häme University
of Applied Sciences
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· Copy of Passport
· Copy of higher
secondary school certificate
· Entrance exam and
interview OR SAT
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5. Kajaani
University of Applied Sciences
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· Copy of Passport
· Copy of higher
secondary school certificate
· IELTS: 5.5
· TOEFL: 46
· Other documents:
· Motivational
letter and video
· Additional video
that includes sports test for Sports and Leisure Management
|
6. Lappeenranta
University of Technology
(LUT)
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Master’s degree:
· Bachelor’s degree
certificate
· Transcript of
records (70%)
· Passport copy
· IELTS:
6.0TOEFL: 80
· GMAT or
GRE(please consult us for degree specific instructions)
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7. Metropolia
University of Applied Sciences
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· Copy of Passport
· Copy of higher
secondary school certificate
· SAT: 500 in Math,
Evidence based reading and writing
· MASTERS:
· Bachelor’s degree
certificate
· 3 years’ work
experience
· Other documents: pre-assignment
and interview
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8. Satakunta
University of Applied Sciences
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· Copy of Passport
· Copy of higher
secondary school certificate
· IELTS: 5.5
· TOEFL: 46
· Other documents:
· SAT testOROnline
exam
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9. Seinäjoki
University of Applied Sciences
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· Copy of Passport
· Copy of higher
secondary school certificate
· Interview: this
interview will test the students language skills, must be at par with an
IELTS 5.5
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10. Turku University
of Applied Sciences
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· Copy of Passport
· Copy of higher
secondary school certificate
· IELTS: 5.5
· TOEFL: 46
· Motivational
video
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