Why students are choosing Finland as a study option

In only a few years, Finland’s education system has managed to work its way up to become one of the most rewarding countries for international students. And, it only keeps getting better. The Finnish immigration service reports that the number of students applying to study in Finland has increased multifold in the last two years. What do universities in Finland offer for the thousands of students who apply in hopes of getting in each year? 

• Flexible education system: The educational framework of the Finnish is often regarded as one of the best in the world. Universities in Finland hold high regard for what they call students’ ‘academic freedom’. Beginning from undergrad, students enjoy the independence and flexibility to curate their study plans. Standardized testing and other graded coursework are kept at a minimum.

• Scholarships: The Finnish government offers multiple scholarships for eligible students from across the globe. International students can apply to avail fully-funded or in some cases, partially funded scholarships for their study program. Some universities offering scholarships in Finland include the University of Helsinki, University of Tampere and University of Oulu among others. 

• Affordable living: While scholarships help cover a student’s tuition fee, the day-to-day living expenses must be taken care of by the students themselves. This is why working out a rough budget for your time in Finland is an important step. The overall cost of living is determined by a variety of factors. Students must make smart choices when choosing their accommodation and mode of transport among other things. All thanks to the Finnish government, affordable living is now a reality for international students on a budget.

• Post-study visa: Finland sanctions a post-study visa for international students who have completed a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in the country. The visa is valid for a year after graduation. This is valuable time for perplexed graduates fresh out of college to work out the trajectory of their life after university. 

• Work-life balance: For international students who gain employment in Finland after graduation, the prospects are flourishing. The Finnish greatly value work-life balance. In fact, regular working hours are mandated to not exceed 8 hours in a day and 40 hours in a week. As a result, Finland has consistently emerged as the happiest country on the World Happiness Report.

If you are considering studying in Finland, this is a good place to start. Here is a list of some of the most acclaimed universities in Finland across a variety of disciplines: 

• Arcada University of Applied Sciences (Arcada)

• Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

• Helsinki School of Business (HELBUS)

• Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)

• Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK)

• Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT)

• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

• Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)

• Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK)

• Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS)

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