Finland is a country of 5.1 million people located in the North of Europe with Sweden, Norway and Russia as its neighbours. Since 1995, Finland has been a member of the European Union. Finland is one of Europe's liveliest centres for the performing arts. You'll also discover a countryside rich in natural wonders. Education has always been a high priority for Finland. At the moment, Finland has 21 university level institutions and 30 polytechnics. International students (including both degree and exchange students) constitute about five per cent of the total student enrolment at the above institutions.. A large portion of all study programmes is dedicated to writing papers, working in groups to analyse and solve specific problems, acquiring practical work experience through internships, and conducting experiments in laboratories.

Do you know where does the NOKIA Phone come from? Surprise! its not Japan or Taiwan but its Finland. You'll fall in love with the vibrant capital of Helsinki, whose stunning architecture. With hundreds of internationally acclaimed festivals each year, Finland is one of Europe's liveliest centres for the performing arts. You'll also discover a countryside rich in natural wonders, including 29 national parks, 170,000 archipelago islands, 187,888 lakes, and exotic Lapland in the north. And, with daily flights from North America, Finland is as convenient to reach as it is multifaceted. Culturally as they are at the edge of Europe in the north they are simple people as compared to rest of Europe. Some historians and visitors believe that social life style of Finnish people is similar to Sindhis.

Education has always been a high priority for Finland. At the moment, Finland has 21 university level institutions and 30 polytechnics. International students (including both degree and exchange students) constitute about five per cent of the total student enrolment at the above institutions.. A large portion of all study programmes is dedicated to writing papers, working in groups to analyse and solve specific problems, acquiring practical work experience through internships, and conducting experiments in laboratories.

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Simple Guide: Universities and Colleges

Finnish Education & Research System

Universities  http://www.minedu.fi/minedu/education/universities.html

University of Helsinki
 University of Joensuu
 University of Jyväskylä
 University of Kuopio
University of Lapland
 University of Oulu
 University of Tampere
 University of Turku
University of Vaasa
Åbo Akademi University
 Helsinki University of Technology
 Lappeenranta University of Technology
 Tampere University of Technology
 Helsinki School of Economics
 Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration
 Turku School of Economics and Business Administration
 Academy of Fine Arts
 Sibelius Academy
Theatre Academy
University of Art and Design Helsinki

Courses Offered

There are almost 500 international study programmes and courses taught entirely in English. For the international programmes and courses it is absolutely essential that you can speak, read and write English well. All type of courses are available in Finland like Agriculture, forestry and fishery, Arts and Humanities, Business administration and management, Communication, Education and Teacher, Training, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fine and applied arts, Law, Mathematics and computer science, Medical and health sciences, Natural sciences, Service, tourism and leisure, Social and behavioural sciences, Transport and logistics, Urban planning and architecture.

Average Fees & Living Expenses

Experience shows that to live in the Finland for one year costs a foreign student between € 500 and € 700 a month. This is needed to cover daily expenses and to pay the registration and tuition fees.

Admission Requirements

For undergraduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. One year of successfully completed university education
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

For graduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. Bachelor's degree 4 year diploma
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

Finnish immigration procedures for academic visitors

Foreign students who wish to study or do an internship in the Finland need to go through the Finnish immigration procedures. The same applies to guest lecturers, postdoctoral students, and researchers coming to the Finland for academic purposes. Depending on what you are going to do and for how long you are staying, you might need: a short-stay visa, an authorization for temporary stay, a residence permit  and or a work permit 

Working while studying

Foreign students in the Finland are allowed to take a part-time job.

 

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