Universities and Colleges in Finland - Courses, Fees, Scholarships, Admission Requirements & Grades

Universities in Finland: Highlights

Admission intakes in Finland universities vary as per the universities. Majority of Finland universities have an August intake. The other secondary intake at the Finland universities is the Spring intake, where the classes start in February / March. Some of the important highlights are given as follows:

Parameter	Statistics
No. of universities in Finland	18
Tuition fees of universities in Finland	INR 10 L - Max INR 40 L
English exams required	IELTS / TOEFL / PTE
Entrance exams required	GMAT / GRE / SAT
Cost of living	EUR 700 – EUR 1,000 (INR 70.4 K-INR 1 L)

Also Check: Application Process to Study in Finland 

Study Visa in Finland

To study in Finland, students require a valid visa. International students who want to study in Finland for more than 90 days are required to have a study permit or Residence Permit in Finland. The validity of the residence permit is generally the same as the duration of the course. Check more about Finland Student Visa from here.

Top Cities in Finland

According to QS Best Student Cities, Helsinki ranks at #66 and is home to the University of Helsinki. Other popular Finnish cities to pursue higher studies are Tampere, Espoo, and Turku.

Top Universities in Finland: QS World University Rankings 2026

Some of the top-ranked universities in Finland according to QS are given below:

University	QS Rank 2026	Shiksha Popularity Ranking
Aalto University	#114	#126
University of Helsinki	#116	#78
University of Oulu	#342	#670
University of Turku	#366	#216
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT)	#397	#426
Tampere University	#423	#244
University of Jyvaskyla	#498	Unranked
University of Eastern Finland	#604	#288
Abo Akademi University	#643	#534

Best Business & Management Universities in Finland

Some of the best institutes in Finland for Business studies are given below:

University	QS Rank 2025
Aalto University	#92
University of Turku	#401-450
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT)	#451-500
Hanken School of Economics	#501-550
Tampere University	#551-600
University of Jyvaskyla	#601-650

Best Engineering Universities in Finland

Some of the best universities in Finland for Engineering are listed below:

University	QS Rank 2025
Aalto University	#165
University of Helsinki	#299
Tampere University	#451-500
University of Oulu	#451-500

Top Courses in Finland

The top study fields in Finland for international students are ICT, Business Administration, Design & Media, Tourism & Hospitality Management, Engineering, etc. The courses offered by Finland Universities are:

Courses	Finland Universities Offering Courses
MBA	12
MS	9
BE/BTech	9
BBA	9
MSc	8

Admission Requirements in Finland

To study in Finland, the applicants are required to have a High-School Diploma to take admission to UG courses. On the other hand, for admission to PG courses, the applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree. A number of exams are accepted by international students at Universities in Finland. This includes standardized exams as well as English language proficiency tests. 

Entrance Exams accepted by Finland Universities

Besides the general academic requirements, there are certain entrance exam scores that have to be submitted for admission to Finland Universities. These are GRE / GMAT. However, this requirement varies as per the universities and is usually course-based:

Exams	No. of Universities
GRE	3
GMAT	3
SAT	1

English Language Requirements by Universities in Finland

Besides meeting the academic requirements, international students are required to meet the English language proficiency requirements as well. For this, students can submit IELTS / TOEFL / PTE scores.

English Language Proficiency Tests	No. of Universities
IELTS	16
TOEFL	14
PTE	13

Documents required to Study in Finland

In order to study in Finland, international students are required to submit the following documents at the time of admission:

• Academic transcripts
• Valid id proof such as passport
• English language proficiency test score
• Resume / CV
• Statement of Purpose
• Letters of Recommendation (as applicable)

Cost of Studying in Finland

The average tuition fee to study in Finland Universities is between EUR 10,000 – EUR 16,000 per year.

First-Year Tuition Fee Range	No. of Universities
Max INR 10 L	12
Max INR 20 L	18
Max INR 30 L	18
Max INR 40 L	18

Scholarships to Study in Finland

International students can look for scholarships if they are looking to reduce their overall cost of studies. To be eligible, on a general basis, students must have a great academic record, posess extracurricular acheivements, and prior work experience. A few of the scholarships to study in Finland are:

• Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programs
• Finnish Government Scholarship Pool
• The University of Helsinki Scholarship

Cost of Living in Finland

The cost of living in Finland will vary according to the lifestyle and accommodation chosen by students. A student studying in Finland may require INR 83k per month (EUR 925) to cover the expenses. In general, students can expect to spend €700 – €1000, which includes travel, food, housing, etc.

Part-Time Work Options in Finland

International students studying at Finnish Universities can work part-time. Students are allowed to work 30 hours per week in Finland. Students can take up restaurant jobs, food delivery jobs, assistant jobs, exam supervisors, etc. Check more details about Part-Time Jobs in Finland from here.

Average Salary in Finland

As per Payscale, the average base salary after a UG degree is around €48,000 per year. Given below are some of the best-paid job roles for students:

Finland Jobs for Indians	Average Annual Salary (in EUR)	Average Annual Salary (in INR)
Accountant	EUR 41,577	INR 41.8 L
Mechanical Engineer	EUR 40,534	INR 40.7 L
Project Manager	EUR 54,094	INR 54.4 L
Physician/Doctor	EUR 50,000	INR 50.3 L
Software Engineer	EUR 47,797	INR 48 L
Retail Store Manager	EUR 41,985	INR 42.2 L
Business Development Manager	EUR 61,042	INR 61.4 L

Source: Payscale