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	16+
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	€700 – €1,000

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

Helsinki is one of the top cities in Finland where students can pursue their studies. According to QS Best Student Cities 2025, 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 2025

Some of the top-ranked universities in Finland in the QS World University Rankings are the University of Helsinki, Aalto University, University of Turku, University of Oulu, etc. The rankings of these universities are given as follows:

University	QS Rankings 2025	QS Rankings 2024
Aalto University	#113	#109
University of Helsinki	#117	#115
LUT	#336	#351
University of Oulu	#344	#313
University of Turku	#375	#315
Tampere University	#462	#436
University of Eastern Finland	#535	#548
Abo Akademi University	#621-630	#601-610

Top Universities in Finland: THE World University Rankings 2025

In Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, a few of the Finland universities are ranked. These universities with their rankings are given as follows:

University	Rankings 2025	Rankings 2024
University of Helsinki	#107	#121
Aalto University	#196	#201-250
LUT	#251-300	#251-300
University of Oulu	#251-300	#251-300
Tampere University	#301-350	#301-350
University of Turku	#301-350	#301-350
University of Vaasa	#401-500	#401-500
Abo Akademi University	#501-600	#501-600
University of Eastern Finland	#501-600	#501-600

Best Business & Management Universities in Finland

Given below is a list of the top-ranked universities in Finland for Business & Management courses as per QS subject rankings:

University	QS Business & Management Rankings 2024
Aalto University	#100
LUT	#401-450
University of Turku	#401-450
Tampere University	#501-550

Best Engineering Universities in Finland

Some of the Finnish Universities that are ranked in the QS Engineering & Technology rankings are Aalto University, University of Helsinki, Tampere University, University of Oulu, etc. The rankings of these universities are given as follows:

University	QS Engineering & Technology Rankings 2024
Aalto University	#166
University of Helsinki	#269
Tampere University	#392
University of Oulu	#401-450
LUT	#501-550

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
MSc	8
BTech	7
BBA	7
MA	4

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

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 cost of studying in Finland varies from university to university. The annual tuition fee at Finland Universities is between INR 10 L – INR 40 L. 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	13
Max INR 20 L – INR 40 L	16

Scholarships to Study in Finland

Students can apply for scholarships if they want to reduce their study costs. To be eligible for scholarships, generally, students must have a great academic record, extracurricular achievements, and work experience (if required). 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

According to Payscale.com, the average base salary after a bachelor’s degree in Finland is around €48,000 per year. The average salary in Finland is EUR 51,000 per year (Around INR 46 L). The popular job roles in Finland are Kindergarten Teacher; Electrical Engineer; Nurse; IT Specialist, etc. Popular job sectors in Finland are Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing, etc.

Finland Jobs for Indians	Average Annual Salary
Surgeons / Doctors	209,000 EUR
Judges	176,000 EUR
Lawyers	142,000 EUR
Bank Managers	134,000 EUR
Chief Executive Officers	126,000 EUR
Chief Financial Officers	117,000 EUR
Orthodontists	113,000 EUR
College Professors	100,000 EUR
Pilots	83,700 EUR
Marketing Directors	75,400 EUR

(Source: salaryexplorer.com)