Finland is a Nordic country that is located in northern Europe by the Baltic Sea. It has about 5.5 million inhabitants and has been recognized as the happiest country in the world for several years running. The country has four main regions namely Lapland, Lakeland, Coast and Archipelago, and Helsinki. Finland is known for many things: its cold weather, its nickname “the land of a thousand lakes”, and Lapland- the home of Santa Claus. But Finland is also an innovative country where you can enjoy world-class higher education and it offers a great social setting to foster your learning and personal growth. 

In Finland, you can study in Finnish, Swedish and, also in English. Many institutes of higher education include courses in English in some of their study programmes, thereby making it easy for international students. The country has succeeded in not only keeping up with educational progress, but also excelling at setting a global standard.

Reasons to pursue higher education in Finland-

• Finland has some of the best and most prestigious universities in the world.
• You can choose from over 400 English-taught programmes from 35 higher education institutions.
• You can choose between very different study environments ranging from larger urban campuses to close-to-nature campuses.
• As a non-EU student who must pay tuition fees, you can also apply for a scholarship programme and each public university in Finland has one. So, it’s a great opportunity to reduce the overall costs of your education.
• Higher education institutions are highly autonomous, but largely funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Therefore, the Ministry also closely oversees the quality of teaching.
• Campuses balance natural settings with high-tech facilities for all students to enjoy.
• From high-tech labs to well-stocked libraries, university campuses are equipped with all the facilities that knowledge-hungry students need.
• Universities give their students transferrable skills on which they can build their future in academic fields and in the job market.
• You can connect and network with fellow international and Finnish students, organizations, and the working world already whilst studying your first courses.

For an international student, life in Finland is enhanced by the convenience offered by high-level infrastructure and technology, the security of living in one of the safest countries in the world, and the enjoyment offered by the nature with four distinct seasons that all have their unique flavor. It is also important to familiarise yourself with Finnish people and working life during your studies. This will help you to make friends and find employment.

Recent surveys say that international students enjoy the campus environment and their institutions’ eco-friendly attitude. So, want to study in Finland? Get in touch with us today and let us help make that dream a reality.