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Key Facts

• Apply through Studyinfo.fi, Finland’s official application portal.
• Choose the right route: joint application or separate application.
• Application periods and admission requirements vary by programme.
• Bachelor’s applicants need higher education eligibility; master’s applicants need a bachelor’s degree.
• For master's at universities of applied sciences, work experience is also required.
• Non-EU/EEA applicants usually need to pay an application fee and apply for a student residence permit.
• You can accept one study place per term in Finnish higher education.
   

Getting Started

Begin your higher education adventure in Finland by finding your study programme at . 

The Studyinfo.fi portal is your one-stop for:

• Programme details
• Eligibility criteria
• Application guidelines

Before applying for admission at Studyinfo.fi, make sure you familiarise yourself with the basics of funding your studies, scholarship facts, and .

Also remember to check out the universities' admissions info pages - and if you are planning to apply to a Finnish UAS (University of Applied Sciences), also see which includes specific information for UAS applicants.

Application Options

Joint Application: Apply to up to six programmes with one application in January for autumn (September) study start. Limited programmes are also available in September, for studies starting in January. 

Separate Applications: For programmes outside the joint application periods, details and application schedules vary, so check the programme search at or connect with the institutions directly.

If you are a non-EU/EEA applicant, you need to pay .

Eligibility

Bachelor’s Programmes: You'll need a high-school diploma that qualifies you for higher education in your home country.

Master’s Programmes: A bachelor’s degree is required. For UAS master’s programmes, you also need to have two years of relevant work experience.

Programme–specific admission requirements

Depending on the degree programme, admissions may include entrance exams, or tests, or interviews. Make sure you check all these details with the university/programme you're planning to apply to, before submitting your application!

Non-native English speakers typically must demonstrate their proficiency through exams like , , or tests. 

For detailed requirements on eligibility and admission requirements, check the Studyinfo.fi programme descriptions, and the website of the university.

Use of educational consultants

If you are thinking of applying with the help of an educational consultant, check out our advice on this.

Admission Results and Next Steps 

After your application, universities will review and make decisions, with updates and results provided through Studyinfo.fi.

Accepted students will receive an admission letter with details on how to confirm their spot. Remember, .

Once accepted, start your student residence permit application early to ensure a smooth start to your studies in Finland.