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Key Facts

• Apply through Studyinfo.fi, Finland’s official application portal.
• Choose the right route: joint application or separate application.
• Application periods and admission requirements vary by programme.
• Bachelor’s applicants need higher education eligibility; master’s applicants need a bachelor’s degree.
• For master's at universities of applied sciences, work experience is also required.
• Non-EU/EEA applicants usually need to pay an application fee and apply for a student residence permit.
• You can accept one study place per term in Finnish higher education.
   

Getting started

Begin your higher education adventure in Finland by finding your study programme at . 

Studyinfo.fi is the national portal for:

• Programme details
• Eligibility criteria
• Application guidelines

Before applying for admission at Studyinfo.fi, make sure you familiarise yourself with the basics of funding your studies, scholarship facts, and .

Also remember to check out the universities' admissions info pages - and if you are planning to apply to a Finnish UAS (University of Applied Sciences), also see which includes specific information for UAS applicants.

How and when to apply

Joint Application: Apply to up to six programmes with one application in January for autumn (September) study start. A limited number of programmes are also available in September, for studies starting in January. 

Separate Applications: For programmes outside the joint application periods, details and application schedules vary, so check the programme search at or connect with the institutions directly.

If you are a non-EU/EEA applicant, you need to pay .

Eligibility

Bachelor’s Programmes: You'll need a high-school diploma that qualifies you for higher education in your home country.

Master’s Programmes: A bachelor’s degree is required. For UAS master’s programmes, you also need to have two years of relevant work experience.

Programme-specific admission requirements

Depending on the degree programme, admissions may include entrance exams, or tests, or interviews. For detailed eligibility and admission requirements, check the Studyinfo.fi programme descriptions, and the website of the university.

IELTS/TOEFL and other English-language tests

If the programme requires proof of English proficiency, accepted tests and minimum scores vary by university and degree programme. Commonly accepted tests include , , or English qualifications, but some applicants may qualify through other evidence or exemptions. Always check the exact language requirements in the programme description on Studyinfo.fi and on the university’s website.

Use of educational consultants

If you are thinking of applying with the help of an educational consultant, check out our advice on this.

Admission results and next steps 

After your application, universities will review applications and make admission decisions, with updates and results provided through Studyinfo.fi.

Accepted students will receive an admission letter with details on how to confirm their spot. Remember, .

Once accepted, start your student residence permit application early to ensure a smooth start to your studies in Finland.