Fast Facts About Finland

General Overview

Official Name: Republic of Finland
Capital City: Helsinki
Population: Approximately 5.6 million
Official Languages: Finnish and Swedish (English widely spoken)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time Zone: Eastern European Time (GMT+2)
Government Type: Parliamentary republic
Climate: Cold winters and mild summers with clean air and abundant natural beauty

Education System

Types of Institutions:

  • Universities (Research-oriented)

  • Universities of Applied Sciences (Career-focused)

Top Universities:

  • University of Helsinki

  • Aalto University

  • Tampere University

  • LUT University

  • University of Eastern Finland

Tuition Fees for Non-EU/EEA Students:

  • Typically EUR 6,000 to EUR 18,000 per year

  • Scholarship programs are available for international students

Language of Instruction:

  • Over 500 programs offered in English

  • No Finnish required for most academic programs

Intakes:

  • Main intake: August/September

  • Application period: January (for autumn intake)

Popular Fields of Study:

  • Engineering and Technology

  • Information Technology and Computer Science

  • Business and Economics

  • Environmental Science

  • Education and Pedagogy

  • Health and Welfare

Work and Immigration

Part-Time Work (During Study):

  • Up to 30 hours per week (as of 2022 regulation updates)

Post-Study Work Permit:

  • 2-year residence permit to seek employment after graduation

Job Sectors in Demand:

  • IT and Software Development

  • Clean Energy and Environmental Technology

  • Healthcare and Nursing

  • Logistics and Engineering

Visa and Residence

Student Visa Type:

  • Residence Permit for Studies

Processing Time:

  • Approximately 1–2 months after complete application submission

Health Insurance:

  • Mandatory for all international students

NOC Requirement (Nepal):

  • Must obtain a No Objection Certificate from the Ministry of Education, Nepal

Key Highlights

  • Among the highest education quality rankings globally

  • Modern, innovative teaching methods

  • Strong international student support services

  • Peaceful and nature-rich learning environment

  • Transparent, merit-based scholarship system