How Can I study in Finland?

When should I apply for the September intake in Finland?

You can apply for September intake in Finland from August 2023 to October 2023. Do some research on the Intake application deadline of the university you want to study at and make sure to apply at least a month before your deadline. Don’t delay in replying to the emails of the university.

Deadlines for September intake in Finland

Deadlines for September intake in Finland generally come in December to March. However, it differs from university to university.

Spring Intake in Finland

Spring intake can be seen as the continuation of the Autumn intake. You can find plenty of institutes that offer courses in spring intake.

• Duration: February, March, April, May 
• Spring intake in Finland is also called February Intake.

When should I Apply for Spring Intake in Finland?

Students can apply for spring intake in January 2022 to March 2022 in Finland. Mostly, the students who could not get admission in Autumn intake can go to Finland in the spring intake. Students will get another chance to complete their studies without waiting for a whole year.

Deadlines for Spring Intake Finland

The application Deadline for this intake usually comes between May and June. However, application deadlines vary from university to university.

Summer Intake in Finland

During the so-called summer Semester which is in the month of June to August, it may be possible for already studying students to complete some specific course modules, but truly speaking, it is “Vacation time” and there is no separate summer term in Finland for degree studies.

STUDY PROGRAMMES

Finnish higher education institutions currently offer over 500 bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes taught in English. Doctoral study and research options are available, too.

Most of the bachelor’s degree programmes taught in English are offered by universities of applied sciences (UAS), whereas most of the master’s programmes taught in English are offered by universities.

STUDY PROGRAMMES

Finnish higher education institutions currently offer over 500 bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes taught in English. Doctoral study and research options are available, too.

Most of the bachelor’s degree programmes taught in English are offered by universities of applied sciences (UAS), whereas most of the master’s programmes taught in English are offered by universities.

STUDY PROGRAMMES

Finnish higher education institutions currently offer over 500 bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes taught in English. Doctoral study and research options are available, too.

Most of the bachelor’s degree programmes taught in English are offered by universities of applied sciences (UAS), whereas most of the master’s programmes taught in English are offered by universities.

STUDY PROGRAMMES

Finnish higher education institutions currently offer over 500 bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes taught in English. Doctoral study and research options are available, too.

Most of the bachelor’s degree programmes taught in English are offered by universities of applied sciences (UAS), whereas most of the master’s programmes taught in English are offered by universities.

FIND THE RIGHT PROGRAMME FOR YOU!

You can get more information on all programmes taught in English from the Studyinfo.fi portal. If you need detailed information on the eligibility requirements and the admissions process, get in touch with the admission services of the university/UAS offering the programme you are interested in.

If you are interested in studying in Finnish or Swedish, you need to be fluent in these languages already when applying for admission. If you already know Finnish or Swedish, this might be an option for you. Contact the university/UAS of your choice for further advice.

PATHWAY STUDIES

Some universities of applied sciences (UAS) and universities offer pathway studies options for their bachelor’s programmes. This means that you start your degree studies at home, and after your first year you’ll have a chance to complete your degree in Finland. See information at Pathway Studies!

BACHELOR’S DEGREES

To apply for a bachelor’s degree programme, you need an upper secondary school certificate or equivalent. 

UAS bachelor’s degrees amount to 210–270 ECTS credits and the duration is between 3.5–4.5 years, depending on the degree programme. 

University bachelor’s degrees amount to 180 ECTS credits, and the duration is 3 years. University bachelor’s degrees usually offer continuation to a master’s degree.

MASTER’S DEGREES

You need to have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent to apply for a master’s degree programme.

University master’s degrees take 2 years of full-time study, amounting to 120 ECTS credits. 

UAS master’s degrees take 1-1.5 years to complete, and amount to 60–90 ECTS credits.

To be eligible to apply to a UAS master’s programme, you also need to have gained at least 2 years of work experience in the field after completing your bachelor’s degree. (University Master’s do not usually include this work experience requirement.)

DOCTORAL (PHD) DEGREES

Doctoral level education is provided by universities. You need a master’s degree to be eligible to apply for a doctoral degree programme.

A doctoral degree usually takes around 4 years to complete and consists of 240 ECTS credits.

Finnish universities offer both graduate schools and doctoral programmes. For more information on doctoral studies, contact the universities directly.

WHAT ARE ECTS CREDITS?

ECTS credits express the volume of learning based on the defined learning outcomes and their associated workload. One full-time academic year is equivalent to 60 higher education credits and one credit corresponds to 25 to 30 hours of work.