One of the popular and popular topics is the study migration to Finland because this country is very beautiful and has a high level of progress and development in terms of welfare and economy. Before immigrating to Finland, you should consider all aspects and situations and act carefully. Currently, the job position and good life in this country has attracted the attention of many academic immigrants. For these reasons, it is important to apply for a study visa and stay in this country. In the following, we intend to introduce you to study migration to Finland, the work situation after completing your studies, the costs of study and living. Stay with us.
Why study migration to Finland?
Geographically, Finland is located in Northern Europe in the Scandinavian regions, which is important in terms of tourism, natural beauty and numerous lakes. One of its big and crowded cities is Helsinki. In terms of size, Finland is the 8th largest country in Europe. The official language of the people of this country is Finnish and the religion of the people is Christianity.
Study and living expenses in Finland
Until 2017, education in this country was free and not subject to fees, but after that, conditions were approved that fees must be paid for education. Of course, its costs are much lower compared to other European countries.
If you are not fluent in Finnish, you can learn this language for free by taking a Finnish course, and at other levels of study, your costs will be reduced by learning Finnish.
The cost of studying in Finnish universities starts from 6 thousand euros per year; Of course, this cost is different according to the university rank, field of study and chosen city. In some universities, the tuition fee varies up to 16 thousand euros per year.
Cost of living and university in Finland
In order to immigrate to Finland, first of all, you need to know the cost of living and university. For example, at the University of Helsinki, the tuition for one year is 13,000 to 18,000 euros. In Aalto University, the tuition for one year is 12 thousand to 15 thousand euros. Arcada University is 6,000 to 9,000 EUR, University of Eastern Finland is 8,000 to 15,000 EUR, and University of Tampere is 8,000 to 12,000 EUR.
The following items can be mentioned as an example of the cost of living and food in this country:
- The price of one kilo of rice is about 1.7 euros
- The price of one kilo of meat is about 13.2 euros
- The price of a taxi route is about 6 euros
- The price of a food press in a restaurant is about 11 euros
- The tuition fee for one month of the club or swimming pool is about 36.5 euros
Education in elementary to high school
For educational immigration to Finland, it is better to know that the beginning of education in Finland starts at the age of 7 and continues until the age of 19. The students of this level are taught basic sciences and after passing this course and mastering the basic courses, they enter the next level. After obtaining a diploma at the age of 19, students can continue studying at the university.
Undergraduate studies
In Finland, studying at the bachelor’s level is 3 to 4 years. Teaching in the universities of this country is done in Swedish and Finnish languages. Of course, some universities also teach in English. It should be noted that studying in Finnish is free of charge; But to study in English-language universities, you have to pay tuition, which costs 10,000 euros on average in one year.
An important point to note is that to be accepted, an IELTS score of 6 or higher increases your chances of acceptance. Undergraduate students are allowed 10 hours of part-time work in a week, which can cover part of their education costs.
Master’s degree studies
The duration of studying at the master’s level is 1.5 to 2 years. To obtain a study visa at the master’s level, it is emphasized that you have a Finnish or Swedish language certificate; Because in most universities in Finland, teaching is done in Finnish languages (Swedish and Finnish). Now, if you only have an English degree, you must send your application and documents to English-speaking universities.
Having an IELTS score of approximately 7 is essential for the master’s degree. 20 hours of work is allowed for a master’s student in one week.
Documents required for doctoral studies
For educational immigration to Finland, the duration of doctoral studies is 3 to 5 years. To obtain a Finnish study visa at the doctorate level, the required documents are as follows:
- CV
- Passport with its copy
- 6 x 4 photo
- 12-year diplomas (diploma + pre-university) and transcripts along with a copy of it
- Academic qualifications of the applicant
- The applicant’s educational certificate or educational encyclopedia
- Language Certificate
- Certificate of financial ability
- One year insurance
- A degree with credit at the master’s level
- IELTS English certificate with a score of 7
- Presentation of scientific thesis and international scientific articles
- Delivering a powerful target letter.
You must bring two copies of the originals of all these documents. After submitting the mentioned documents, you must have a conversation with a supervisor and get confirmation.
Continuing education after the doctorate degree
After the end of this stage, you may decide to continue your education. This stage of education is called post-doc or post-doctorate. In this level of education, students continue to investigate and research professionally. In the meantime, there is the possibility of a post-doc at the University of Helsinki, which is considered one of the top universities in the world.
Is it possible to study in Finland in English?
One of the interesting and important points in Finland is that the applicant can immigrate with his family while studying. In most universities in Finland, you can study in English. Another point is that one of the fields that is in high demand in Finland is studying in medical universities, and after the end of the study period, people can easily work in all countries of the world.
The English language score is different for each university, the IELTS and TOEFL scores to study at the University of Helsinki must be at least 6.5 and 99, respectively.
For the University of Eastern Finland, the minimum IELTS score should be 6.5 and TOEFL 90-92. For example, in some fields such as law, engineering, medicine, social sciences and IT, you can study in English.
Scholarship in Finland
Undergraduate and graduate scholarships are difficult and limited, especially for international students. This is how you can apply for a scholarship in Finland during your doctoral studies:
After being admitted to the desired university, prove that you are an outstanding student and apply for a scholarship.
Working while studying in Finland
It is possible to work in all degrees, students can work 25 hours in a week. to provide the cost of education and life easily. A prerequisite for working in this country is a complete command of the Finnish or Swedish language.
Advantages of study migration to Finland
One of the advantages of study migration to Finland is the low cost of education in contrast to high welfare facilities. The education system of Finland is exemplary and outstanding in the whole world. Finland is a great country and in terms of security, it is considered one of the safest countries in the world. There are the best and most prestigious universities in this country. Finnish people are warm-hearted people and have a friendly and respectful attitude towards immigrants. They are often known for their laughter and sincerity.
A scholarship in Finland is one of the most obvious advantages of studying in this country. Distinguished and deserving students can easily use the scholarships provided by the government to universities by complying with the prerequisites and providing the necessary documents.
Residence after studying in Finland
After studying in Finland, many people decide to become citizens and live in this country. After graduation, if students decide to stay in this country, they must find a suitable job. In this country, people have a one-year deadline to find a job after completing their studies.
final word
In this article, we tried to provide explanations about educational migration to Finland and its costs. This country has the highest level of social welfare, which is why it is the best choice for immigration. It is good to know that studying together with working in this country leads to obtaining residence and citizenship of Finland.
Andisheh Migration Company can provide a comfortable platform for your educational migration by considering all terms and conditions. To get more information about study migration to Finland, you can contact our consultants at Andisheh Migration Institute.
