Finland Student Visa

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A student who wants to stay and study in Finland, but is not a citizen of Finland, will require either a student visa or a student residence permit to fulfil this objective. However, the Finland student visa and the residence permit do not refer to the same document.

Finland student visa is a temporary short term permit that is issued to a foreign student who wants to stay and study in Finland for a maximum of 90 days.

Finland student residence permit is issued to a foreign student to wants to stay and study in Finland for duration of more than 90 days (3 months).

Overview in Finland

Finland is located in northern Europe between our neighbors Sweden, Norway and Russia. We are part of the European Union and a unique member of the Nordic family. But Finland and Finns are different. The Arctic climate gave us guts - or 'sisu' as we call it.

Visa Requirements in Finland

For the pre-Masters courses, typical entry requirements are at least 3 years of higher education and UK IELTS 5.5 (minimum of 5.0....

Scholarships to Study in Finland

The Finnish universities and UAS's offer scholarships for gifted non-EU/EEA students admitted to fee-charging Bachelor's....

Cost of Studying in Finland

Currently the annual tuition fees vary approximately between 4 000-18 000 euros, depending on the programme....

Education System in Finland

Education is one of the cornerstones of the Finnish welfare society. We pride ourselves on an educational system that offers equal....

Employment prospects in Finland

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Why Study in Finland?

Why do International Students Choose to Study in Finland Many international students are interested in studying in Finland....

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