Finland

There are several ways for Indian students to learn Finnish before coming to Finland. A good way is to take the Finnish courses offered by Aalto Uni. Students can pursue these online. Survival Finnish and Kielibuusti are some popular Finnish courses offered at Aalto Uni. Check the Aalto Uni website to know more.

There are several ways for Indian students to learn Finnish before coming to Finland. A good way is to take the Finnish courses offered by Aalto Uni. Students can pursue these online. Survival Finnish and Kielibuusti are some popular Finnish courses offered at Aalto Uni. Check the Aalto Uni website to know more.

English is spoken in most parts of Finland. The Aalto Uni campus is fully trilingual (Finnish, English, and Swedish is spoken). It is not mandatory for Indian students to learn Finnish. However, it is very much recommended to fully enjoy life.

Learning Finnish helps in building social connections and also considered positively by recruiters when looking for jobs.

High-quality practical education, a safe study environment, and clean air is what Indian students get in Finland. However, adapting to the cold winters may take some time.

Carrying proper warm clothing and multivitamins is advised as sunlight is less during the winters. Locals have a reserved nature, they like their personal space but are helpful at times.

Universities like Aalto Uni offer students a practical learning environment where one can builld projects, solve problems, and improve their interpersonal skills.

Yes. Finland offers a generous Post Study Residence Permit. After completing your degree, you can apply for a permit. This is valid for up to two years.

You can apply for this permit within five years of your graduation. It gives you flexibility.

It depends on your industry. For IT, Gaming, and Engineering roles, English is accepted as primary working language.

For Healthcare and Customer Service jobs, a B1-level proficiency in Finnish is mandatory. 

Yes! Finland allows you to bring your spouse and children. Your spouse often gets an unrestricted right to work in Finland. However, you will need to show higher proof of funds.

Education in Finland is not free for Indian students. For EU students it is free. However, Indian students can explore and apply for fully funded scholarships to cover the overall cost.

No, public universities in Finland charge tuition fees for UG and PG degrees. PhD programs are tuition free for Indian students. You can secure 100% tuition fee waivers based on academic merit.

Tuition costs in Finland varies by university you choose to apply to, but it ranges between EUR 5 K- EUR 18 K per year. Avg monthly cost of living is about EUR 925. This includes costs associated with rent, grocery and transportation among other costs.