Colleges in Finland

Although there isn't a set GPA criterion for all degrees at the well-known University of Helsinki, admittance to competitive programs usually requires outstanding academic performance. In order to be considered for undergraduate programs, candidates must typically have finished high school with a GPA of at least a B average (about 3.0 on a 4.0 scale). Graduate schools typically have higher GPA requirements; many need a prior degree of at least a B. But because of the university's all-encompassing admissions process, in addition to GPA, additional elements including relevant work experience, a compelling motivation letter, research experience, and recommendations may also be important.

To apply for any of the slots in Aalto University in Finland, go to their website and find a programme of your choice, check for prerequisites. The majority of the Bachelor programmes are delivered in Finnish/Swedish and most of the Masters are taught in English. IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 92 + is needed, if the certificates themselves are missing, then English will be enough to help pass the course. Students interested in applying must do so through Studyinfo.fi, where application occurs at any time from January to April or the specific time dictated by the universities concerned. Documentation which is mandatory includes; certified academic transcripts, curriculum vitae, motivation letter and references. There are some cases, however, whereby some programs will necessitate an entrance examination or portfolio. In regard to admission, the information is processed, and the results released by June or early July of the same year. Please make sure to check more precise schedules and their particular programs in time. 

Some of the top-ranking Finland Universities are University of Helsinki, Aalto University, University of Turku, LUT, Tampere University, etc. QS and THE rankings for the year 2025 are:UniversityQS Rankings 2025Aalto University#113University of Helsinki#117LUT#336University of Oulu#344University of Turku#375Tampere University#462University of Eastern Finland#535Abo Akademi University#621-630Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025UniversityRankings 2025University of Helsinki#107Aalto University#196LUT#251-300University of Oulu#251-300Tampere University#301-350University of Turku#301-350University of Vaasa#401-500Abo Akademi University#501-600University of Eastern Finland#501-600

The PhD tuition at the University of Helsinki is free for all students, including Indian students, because the university does not charge tuition fees for doctoral programs. Moreover, the university provides funding opportunities and stipends from research grants, doctoral schools, and specific project funding.Salaried research positions are also offered during the doctoral programs; those usually come with a stipend for living. The possibility of external scholarships includes, for example, EDUFI Fellowships or other funding options from international funding agencies; it is best to have a look at the department's website or programme homepages for the available funding during the program.