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Finland

Tuition-friendly Nordic education with a calm, high-quality student life.

Visa Type

Residence Permit for Studies

Intakes

August/September / January

Avg. Tuition/Yr

NPR 8,00,000 – 15,00,000

Success Rate

83%

Why here

Why students choose Finland

  • Consistently ranked among the world's top education systems and safest countries.
  • Extended 2-year residence permit for job-seeking after graduation.
  • Strong scholarship culture for high-performing applicants at Universities of Applied Sciences.
  • Growing Nepali student community in Helsinki and Tampere.

At a Glance

Visa Success Rate

83% for well-prepared applicants

Living Costs

NPR 90,000 – 1,10,000 / month

Work Rights

30 hrs/week during term

PR Pathway

Available for eligible graduates

Partner institutions

Universities we place students at

  • Universities of Applied Sciences (partner network)

    Helsinki / Tampere

Popular programs

Courses students apply for most

Information TechnologyInternational BusinessNursingEnvironmental EngineeringHospitality Management
Scholarships

Ways to reduce your tuition cost

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Up to 50% tuition

First-year academic performance

Requirements

What the visa application actually needs

Visa Requirements

  • 01Study place confirmation from a Finnish institution
  • 02Proof of sufficient funds (approx. EUR 800/month for the residence permit)
  • 03Valid health insurance
  • 04Accommodation arrangement in Finland
  • 05Residence permit application submitted via Enter Finland

Documents Required

  • 01Valid passport
  • 02Study place confirmation letter
  • 03Bank statement or scholarship decision letter
  • 04Health insurance certificate
  • 05Academic transcripts and certificates
After graduation

Career opportunities

IT and software development

Nursing and healthcare

Environmental and clean-tech engineering

International business and logistics

FAQ

Questions about studying in Finland

Tuition tends to run higher than Korea but living costs are broadly comparable to Japan — Finland suits students prioritizing education quality and a Nordic PR pathway over lowest up-front cost.

Ready to start your Finland application?

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