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Key facts

• Plan to cover your tuition fees and living costs independently.
• Students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland usually pay tuition for English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programmes.
• Tuition fees are typically €8,000–€20,000 per year, depending on the programme.
• University scholarships are competitive and usually cover tuition fees only, not living costs.
• Doctoral programmes do not charge tuition fees, but doctoral students must fund their living costs.
• Living costs are approximately €900–€1,200 per month.
• Part-time work is allowed, but part-time jobs can be hard to find. Working during studies should not be your main funding plan.

Getting started

Planning a realistic budget for your time in Finland is an important part of preparing for the journey ahead. 

You should be prepared to cover all your living costs independently. Students from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland are also generally required to pay tuition fees for English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programmes.

Although students with a student residence permit may work up to 30 hours per week on average, you should not rely on part-time work to cover your living costs or tuition fees.

Moreover, finding part-time work is challenging - especially without local language skills! Remember that your studies should remain your main priority.

Some universities may offer scholarships or tuition fee waivers for international students at bachelor’s and master’s level. Funding options also exist at doctoral level.