Important Notice: Universities in Finland for international students no longer offers tuition-free education to international students. Hence, consider information on this page outdated.
Remember that if you are required to pay tuition fees at Finland Universities for international students, you are also eligible to apply for the institution’s scholarships.
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Do you want to study abroad on tuition free universities in Finland?
University higher education in Finland is funded by the State through the Ministry of Education, and therefore international students enrolled in regular degree studies pay no tuition fees.
You can study in Finland for free for international students.
Bachelor’s and Doctoral level programmes -as well as many Master’s level programmes- do not charge any tuition fees, regardless of your nationality. This also applies to the international degree students and to exchange and visiting students as well. However, some Master’s programmes may charge tuition fees from non-EU/EEA students.
The student union charges a membership fee per term. Membership is compulsory for those studying for their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees; those pursuing their doctoral studies may join the student union if they wish.
One important aspect of study in Finland is considering how to finance your study or research period. You will need to be able to cover your everyday living expenses, travel, insurance, etc. Financing one’s stay and studies in Finland by working is not possible.
(By 2017 the Finnish Government will introduce tuition fee for non-EU/EEA students)
For 2018, below are the tuition free universities in Finland for international students as well as universities with minimum tuition payment plans.
University of Turku: Tuition fees are charged from non-EU/EEA citizens (7000 Euro /academic year).
Helsinki University of Technology
Lappeenranta University of Technology
Tampere University of Technology
Hanken Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration
Learn more about tuition fees in Finnish Universities and scholarships in Finland
Other List of Universities in Finland
Finnish Academy of Fine Arts
Sibelius Academy
Theatre Academy
University of Art and Design Helsinki UIAH
Åland Polytechnic
University of Applied Sciences
Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Sciences
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
EVTEK University of Applied Sciences
HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences
HAMK University of Applied Sciences
Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia
HUMAK University of Applied Sciences
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences
Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences
Lahti University of Applied Sciences
Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences
North Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Oulu Polytechnic – University of Applied Sciences
Pirkanmaa Polytechnic – University of Applied Sciences
Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK)
South Carelia Polytechnic
Sydväst Polytechnic
Tampere Polytechnic – University of Applied Sciences
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences
Wow, I had no idea that Finland offered tuition-free education for international students! I’m definitely considering pursuing a master’s degree in Finland now. Can you provide more information on the requirements for admission and the availability of scholarships?