🇫🇮 Studying in Finland
Finnish or Swedish; English-taught bachelor programmes exist, mostly at universities of applied sciences (UAS)
💶 Tuition
Free for everyone in Finnish or Swedish; English-taught ≈ €10–13k a year for non-EU/EEA (Helsinki €13k, UAS ≈ €10–11k), arts up to €28k; bachelor fee waivers rare from 2026
In the national language: free/yr
In English: €9.5k–13k/yr
Living costs: €9.6k/yr — Migri: €800/month; for studies of a year or more, €9,600 in the bank when applying
🗣️ Language of teaching
Finnish, Swedish; a fair share of English-taught programmes.
Language requirements: Finnish/Swedish-taught: ≈B2 (YKI etc.), free for all. English-taught: IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 (Helsinki 6.5); often SAT or an entrance exam
📝 How to apply
Joint application via Studyinfo.fi (€100 fee for non-EU). With a Russian certificate, selection by SAT/ACT or entrance exams (Helsinki: SAT/ACT); IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 (Helsinki 6.5); Finnish for Finnish-taught.
🎓 Preparatory year
- Pathway at UAS/universities (Metropolia, SAMK, VAMK, Centria, Pathway Finland): one semester of courses (often online) → bachelor admission; eligible countries limited — ≈ 5 months, €3.5k–5.5k
🏅 Scholarships
- Aalto University Excellence Scholarship — Aalto: full tuition waiver for the 3-year bachelor, competitive; 25% off for early payment
- Tampere University admission scholarship — Tampere University: 50% of tuition for the whole programme, highly selective, not in all programmes
- UAS early bird / Finnish-language scholarships — UAS: first-year discount (€1,000–3,000) and Finnish A2/B1 scholarships (Haaga-Helia €2,000/3,500, HAMK €3,200/6,500)
🏛️ Universities by subject
Computer Science & IT
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship - Tampere University Tampere · €10k/yr
All English bachelors €10,000 (2026 intake); selective 50% scholarship; €2,000 early-bird discount
Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🧠 AI Engineer (LLM & Agents), 🛡️ Cybersecurity Engineer, 🏭 OT / Industrial Control Systems Security Specialist
Mathematics & Statistics
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship - University of Jyväskylä Jyväskylä · €10k–16k/yr
Few English bachelors: €10,000–16,000 (higher for Immersive Software Engineering, AI); Finnish ones free
Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🤖 Health data scientist / medical AI engineer, 🕵️ Fraud Analyst, 👁️ Computer Vision Engineer
Physics & Astronomy
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship - University of Jyväskylä Jyväskylä · €10k–16k/yr
Few English bachelors: €10,000–16,000 (higher for Immersive Software Engineering, AI); Finnish ones free
Careers: ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🔬 Microelectronics Engineer (Chip Design & Fabrication), ☢️ Medical physicist, ☢️ Nuclear Reactor Operator
Chemistry
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship - University of Jyväskylä Jyväskylä · €10k–16k/yr
Few English bachelors: €10,000–16,000 (higher for Immersive Software Engineering, AI); Finnish ones free
Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), ⚗️ Research Chemist, 🧪 Biochemist, 🏭 Food Technologist
Biological Sciences
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Turku Turku · free
Bachelors in Finnish (free, Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams); English programmes at master's level * - University of Oulu Oulu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr: 30% off first year (early bird), then 20–30% waivers; Finnish ones free
Careers: 🧬 Geneticist, ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🌱 Plant Breeder
Earth & Marine Sciences
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Oulu Oulu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr: 30% off first year (early bird), then 20–30% waivers; Finnish ones free - University of Turku Turku · free
Bachelors in Finnish (free, Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams); English programmes at master's level *
Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, 🐧 Polar Researcher, 💧 Hydrogeologist, ⛰️ Geotechnical Engineer
Environmental Sciences
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Eastern Finland Joensuu / Kuopio · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr, fixed for the whole degree; partial waivers; Finnish ones free - Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship
Careers: ♻️ Waste & Circular Economy Specialist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineer, 💧 Hydrogeologist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Engineer
Agriculture & Forestry
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Eastern Finland Joensuu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr, fixed for the whole degree; partial waivers; Finnish ones free - Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) Hämeenlinna · €9.7k/yr
English bachelors €9,700/yr; no full scholarships; Finnish A2 €3,200, B1 €6,500 scholarships
Careers: 🚁 Agricultural Drone Operator / Precision Ag Technician, 🌱 Plant Breeder, 🛰️ Precision Agriculture Specialist, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech
Veterinary Science
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free
Careers: 🐾 Veterinarian / Veterinary Surgeon, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech, 🐄 Livestock Specialist / Animal Scientist, 🐟 Fish Health Veterinarian
Medicine
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Turku Turku · free
Bachelors in Finnish (free, Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams); English programmes at master's level * - University of Oulu Oulu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr: 30% off first year (early bird), then 20–30% waivers; Finnish ones free
Careers: ❤️ Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 🧊 Transplant Surgeon, 🎯 Interventional Radiologist / Interventional Cardiologist, 👵 Geriatrician
Nursing & Midwifery
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Helsinki
English bachelors (health, engineering, media); Pathway programmes (one semester) leading to bachelor admission - Tampere University of Applied Sciences Tampere · €12k/yr
English bachelors €12,000/yr; 50% off the second instalment for quick acceptance and payment - Turku University of Applied Sciences Turku · €12k/yr
English bachelors €12,000/yr (from January 2026); €1,000 early-bird discount in year one
Careers: 💊 Nurse, 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🧤 Scrub Nurse (Theatre Nurse), 💉 Anaesthetic Nurse / Nurse Anesthetist
Dentistry
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Turku Turku · free
Bachelors in Finnish (free, Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams); English programmes at master's level * - University of Oulu Oulu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr: 30% off first year (early bird), then 20–30% waivers; Finnish ones free
Careers: 🦷 Dentist, 🗿 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 🦷 Dental Hygienist, 😁 Orthodontist
Pharmacy
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Eastern Finland Kuopio · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr, fixed for the whole degree; partial waivers; Finnish ones free - Åbo Akademi University Turku · free
Swedish-language university: bachelors in Swedish (≈B2), free; English programmes at master's level *
Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), 🦠 Microbiologist / Virologist, 📋 Clinical research associate, ⚕️ Pharmacist
Allied Health
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Helsinki
English bachelors (health, engineering, media); Pathway programmes (one semester) leading to bachelor admission - Tampere University of Applied Sciences Tampere · €12k/yr
English bachelors €12,000/yr; 50% off the second instalment for quick acceptance and payment - University of Eastern Finland Kuopio · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr, fixed for the whole degree; partial waivers; Finnish ones free
Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🖐️ Occupational therapist, 🦾 Prosthetist and orthotist, 🤲 Osteopath
Psychology
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Jyväskylä Jyväskylä · €10k–16k/yr
Few English bachelors: €10,000–16,000 (higher for Immersive Software Engineering, AI); Finnish ones free - University of Turku Turku · free
Bachelors in Finnish (free, Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams); English programmes at master's level *
Careers: 🧩 Psychiatrist, 🛋️ Psychotherapist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🧠 Clinical psychologist
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship - Tampere University Tampere · €10k/yr
All English bachelors €10,000 (2026 intake); selective 50% scholarship; €2,000 early-bird discount - LUT University Lappeenranta · €12k/yr
English bachelors €12,000/yr: €2,000 off year one, €3,000 scholarships in years 2–3
Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship - Tampere University Tampere · €10k/yr
All English bachelors €10,000 (2026 intake); selective 50% scholarship; €2,000 early-bird discount - University of Oulu Oulu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr: 30% off first year (early bird), then 20–30% waivers; Finnish ones free
Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, 🔌 Circuit Design Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer
Civil Engineering
- Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship - Tampere University Tampere · €10k/yr
All English bachelors €10,000 (2026 intake); selective 50% scholarship; €2,000 early-bird discount
Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 🌉 Bridge Engineer, 🎖️ Military Engineer (Combat Engineer Officer), 🛣️ Highway Engineer
Chemical Engineering
- Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship - Åbo Akademi University Turku · free
Swedish-language university: bachelors in Swedish (≈B2), free; English programmes at master's level * - LUT University Lappeenranta · €12k/yr
English bachelors €12,000/yr: €2,000 off year one, €3,000 scholarships in years 2–3
Careers: 🔋 Energy Storage Engineer (Batteries & Hydrogen), ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧫 Biotechnologist / Bioprocess Scientist, 🧫 Synthetic Biologist
Materials Science
- Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship - Tampere University Tampere · €10k/yr
All English bachelors €10,000 (2026 intake); selective 50% scholarship; €2,000 early-bird discount - University of Oulu Oulu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr: 30% off first year (early bird), then 20–30% waivers; Finnish ones free
Careers: 🧱 Materials Engineer, 🧪 Polymer Process Engineer, 🏭 Welding Engineer, 🔬 Nanotechnology Researcher
Mining & Petroleum Engineering
- University of Oulu Oulu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr: 30% off first year (early bird), then 20–30% waivers; Finnish ones free - Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship
Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, ⛑️ Mine Rescue Specialist, 🛢️ Petroleum Engineer, ⛰️ Mining Engineer
Architecture
- Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship - Tampere University Tampere · €10k/yr
All English bachelors €10,000 (2026 intake); selective 50% scholarship; €2,000 early-bird discount - University of Oulu Oulu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr: 30% off first year (early bird), then 20–30% waivers; Finnish ones free
Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 💡 Architectural Lighting Designer, 🔥 Heating and Energy Systems Engineer, 🔍 Clerk of Works / Construction Inspector
Art & Design
- Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship - University of the Arts Helsinki (Academy of Fine Arts) Helsinki · €0–28k/yr
Finnish/Swedish bachelors free; English-taught €28,000/yr for non-EU (from 1.8.2026), no scholarships; entrance exams - University of Lapland Rovaniemi · free
Bachelors (art, law, tourism) in Finnish, free; Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams *
Careers: 🪑 Industrial / Product Designer, 🖼️ Art Conservator / Restorer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🖍️ Art Teacher
Music
- Sibelius Academy (University of the Arts Helsinki) Helsinki · €0–28k/yr
Auditions; bachelors mostly in Finnish/Swedish (free), English-taught €28,000/yr - Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Helsinki
English bachelors (health, engineering, media); Pathway programmes (one semester) leading to bachelor admission - Tampere University of Applied Sciences Tampere · €12k/yr
English bachelors €12,000/yr; 50% off the second instalment for quick acceptance and payment
Careers: 🎼 Music Teacher, 🎹 Instrumental Music Teacher, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer, 🪕 Folk Ensemble Director
Drama & Dance
- Theatre Academy (University of the Arts Helsinki) Helsinki · free
Acting and other bachelors in Finnish/Swedish, free; multi-stage entrance exams * - Tampere University Tampere · €10k/yr
All English bachelors €10,000 (2026 intake); selective 50% scholarship; €2,000 early-bird discount - Turku University of Applied Sciences (Arts Academy) Turku · free
Performing arts in Finnish, free; entrance tests *
Careers: 💃 Choreographer, 🎭 Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics Artist, 🗿 Prop Maker, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer
Film & Animation
- Aalto University ELO Film School Espoo · free
Film and TV bachelor in Finnish (free), creative selection; English at master's level * - Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Helsinki
English bachelors (health, engineering, media); Pathway programmes (one semester) leading to bachelor admission - Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Kajaani · €10k/yr
English bachelors (incl. Game Development) €10,000/yr; €2,000 off in year one
Careers: 🎞️ Film Producer, 🎬 Game Producer, 🎥 Film Director, 📹 Cinematographer / Director of Photography
Media & Journalism
- Tampere University Tampere · €10k/yr
All English bachelors €10,000 (2026 intake); selective 50% scholarship; €2,000 early-bird discount - University of Jyväskylä Jyväskylä · €10k–16k/yr
Few English bachelors: €10,000–16,000 (higher for Immersive Software Engineering, AI); Finnish ones free - University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free
Careers: 🎖️ War Correspondent, 📣 Investor Relations Manager, 📽️ Video Producer, 🎙️ Government Press Officer / Spokesperson
Languages & Translation
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Turku Turku · free
Bachelors in Finnish (free, Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams); English programmes at master's level * - University of Eastern Finland Joensuu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr, fixed for the whole degree; partial waivers; Finnish ones free
Careers: 🔤 Computational Linguist / NLP Specialist, 🗣️ Speech and language therapist, 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 🏮 Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Specialist
Literature
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Turku Turku · free
Bachelors in Finnish (free, Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams); English programmes at master's level * - University of Jyväskylä Jyväskylä · €10k–16k/yr
Few English bachelors: €10,000–16,000 (higher for Immersive Software Engineering, AI); Finnish ones free
Careers: 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher, 📖 Narrative Designer, 📝 Screenwriter
History & Archaeology
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Turku Turku · free
Bachelors in Finnish (free, Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams); English programmes at master's level * - University of Jyväskylä Jyväskylä · €10k–16k/yr
Few English bachelors: €10,000–16,000 (higher for Immersive Software Engineering, AI); Finnish ones free
Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🏛️ Conservation Architect, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher
Philosophy & Theology
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - Åbo Akademi University Turku · free
Swedish-language university: bachelors in Swedish (≈B2), free; English programmes at master's level * - University of Eastern Finland Joensuu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr, fixed for the whole degree; partial waivers; Finnish ones free
Careers: 🤔 Philosopher, 🕍 Religious Studies Scholar
Sociology & Social Work
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - Tampere University Tampere · €10k/yr
All English bachelors €10,000 (2026 intake); selective 50% scholarship; €2,000 early-bird discount - University of Jyväskylä Jyväskylä · €10k–16k/yr
Few English bachelors: €10,000–16,000 (higher for Immersive Software Engineering, AI); Finnish ones free
Careers: 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🔗 Addiction counsellor, 🕵️ Police Detective, 👨👩👧 Couples and family therapist
Politics & IR
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - Tampere University Tampere · €10k/yr
All English bachelors €10,000 (2026 intake); selective 50% scholarship; €2,000 early-bird discount - University of Turku Turku · free
Bachelors in Finnish (free, Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams); English programmes at master's level *
Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🖥️ Government Digital Transformation Specialist, 🕵️ OSINT Analyst (Open-Source Intelligence)
Law
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Turku Turku · free
Bachelors in Finnish (free, Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams); English programmes at master's level * - University of Lapland Rovaniemi · free
Bachelors (art, law, tourism) in Finnish, free; Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams *
Careers: 🤖 Legal Technologist / Legal Engineer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🔍 Digital Forensics Investigator, 🛂 Border Guard / Border Force Officer
Economics
- University of Helsinki (Helsinki Graduate School of Economics) Helsinki · free
Economics bachelor in Finnish/Swedish, free; entrance exam * - Aalto University School of Business Espoo · €12k/yr
English bachelor (International Business, Mikkeli campus) €12,000/yr; SAT or exam; Excellence Scholarship - Turku School of Economics (University of Turku) Turku · free
Bachelor in Finnish (free), entrance exam; English at master's level *
Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🏷️ Pricing Manager, 🦄 Venture Capital Analyst / Investor
Business & Management
- Aalto University School of Business Espoo · €12k/yr
English bachelor (International Business, Mikkeli campus) €12,000/yr; SAT or exam; Excellence Scholarship - Hanken School of Economics Helsinki · €0–12k/yr
Swedish-taught bachelor free; English-taught €12,000/yr; entrance exams/SAT - Turku School of Economics (University of Turku) Turku · free
Bachelor in Finnish (free), entrance exam; English at master's level *
Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🎯 Product Manager, 🏥 Hospital Chief Executive / Healthcare Manager
Accounting & Finance
- Aalto University School of Business Espoo · €12k/yr
English bachelor (International Business, Mikkeli campus) €12,000/yr; SAT or exam; Excellence Scholarship - Hanken School of Economics Helsinki · €0–12k/yr
Swedish-taught bachelor free; English-taught €12,000/yr; entrance exams/SAT - University of Vaasa Vaasa
Bachelors mostly in Finnish (free); very few in English *
Careers: 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🧬 Fintech Engineer / Quant Developer, 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🛡️ Risk Manager
Education
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - University of Jyväskylä Jyväskylä · €10k–16k/yr
Few English bachelors: €10,000–16,000 (higher for Immersive Software Engineering, AI); Finnish ones free - University of Oulu Oulu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr: 30% off first year (early bird), then 20–30% waivers; Finnish ones free
Careers: 🤝 Special Education Teacher (SEN), 🛠️ Further Education (FE) Lecturer / Vocational Instructor, 🔨 Design & Technology Teacher, 📐 Maths, Physics or Computing Teacher
Sport Science
- University of Jyväskylä Jyväskylä · €10k–16k/yr
Few English bachelors: €10,000–16,000 (higher for Immersive Software Engineering, AI); Finnish ones free - Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Heinola (Vierumäki) · €11k/yr
English bachelors €11,000/yr; €2,000 off year one; Finnish A2/B1 scholarships (€2,000/3,500)
Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🏅 Sports medicine doctor, 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader
Hospitality & Tourism
- Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Helsinki · €11k/yr
English bachelors €11,000/yr; €2,000 off year one; Finnish A2/B1 scholarships (€2,000/3,500) - University of Lapland Rovaniemi · free
Bachelors (art, law, tourism) in Finnish, free; Finnish ≈B2, entrance exams * - Lapland University of Applied Sciences Rovaniemi · €9.5k/yr
English tourism bachelor; €9,500/yr (site also shows €8,000), 20% early-payment discount
Careers: 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader, 🏡 Farm Stay Host (Agritourism), 👨🍳 Head Chef
Geography & Planning
- University of Helsinki Helsinki · €13k/yr
Few English bachelors: €13,000, no waivers; Russian certificate → selection by SAT/ACT; IELTS 6.5. Finnish/Swedish ones free - Aalto University Espoo · €12k–15k/yr
English bachelors: technology/business €12,000, art & architecture €15,000; SAT/ACT or exams; Excellence Scholarship - University of Oulu Oulu · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr: 30% off first year (early bird), then 20–30% waivers; Finnish ones free
Careers: 🏙️ Urban Planner, 🌍 Satellite Imagery Analyst (Remote Sensing), ⛏️ Mine Surveyor, 🏙️ City Manager / Local Government Manager
Aviation & Maritime
- Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (Sea Captain programme) Rauma · €9.5k–10.5k/yr
English bachelors €9,500–10,500/yr, €1,500 early-bird; Sea Captain — check with SAMK, seafarer medical - Novia University of Applied Sciences (Aboa Mare) Turku · €10k/yr
English bachelors €10,000/yr (2026/27), €3,000 early-bird off year one; maritime with medical - Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Aviation Business) Porvoo · €11k/yr
Aviation Business (Porvoo): English-programme fee €11,000/yr; check teaching language
Careers: 🔧 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, ⚓ Naval Officer / Submariner, 🛫 Airline Pilot, 🚢 Ship's Captain / Deck Officer
Sources: studies.helsinki.fi, studyinfinland.fi, helsinki.fi, aalto.fi, tuni.fi, haaga-helia.fi
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