Finland

Yes, living in Finland can be costelier for Indian students. The average cost of living in Finland for international students comes to around€1,000 per month. 

Even though many companies in Finland still require that employees must know Finnish, there are many other companies that do not follow this stringent policy. IT and Technology based companies in Finland are paying less importance to Finnish skills these days. Those companies that have international clients and companies that are expanding to foreign markets are looking for fluent English speakers.

The common jobs in Finland for foreigners varies for different sectors. Some of them are

• Project managers
• Software engineers
• Healthcare Assistants
• Childcare workers
• Account managers
• Web designers

It's also important to note that firms and municipal government assist immigrants' work possibilities and that there are job openings specifically for English-speaking experts. Also, individuals with a university degree in technology would find it beneficial to sign up for the TEK recruitment portal.

The most popular job profiles in Finland are mentioned below:

• Lawyers
• Professors
• Surgeons / Doctors
• Nurses
• Marketing Directors

The popularity of employment can fluctuate over time due to a variety of variables, including prevailing economic conditions, shifting demographics, and technological improvements. Also, depending on the location in Finland, job availability may differ.

Yes, international students can go for employment for 30 hours per week in any job field or sector. Moreover, they can pursue full-time work during their holidays. However, students must note that their annual average must stay at 30 hours per week. This means that even if they are working full-time during their holidays, they need to balance it out with their working hours while their classes are in session. However, if a paid internship or Diploma work is a part of your course, it will not be counted in the weekly 30-hour limit.

A few of the requirements to study in Finland are:

• The applicants are required to have a High-School Diploma to take admission to UG courses
• For admission to PG courses, the applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree. GMAT / GRE score may also be required
• Also, IELTS / TOEFL / PTE scores have to be submitted too

Yes, international students are required to submit IELTS score in order to take admission. Most Finland Universities require an IELTS score of 6.0 – 7.0. However, exceptions could be there. Other English language proficiency scores that are accepted are TOEFL / PTE.

The cost of studying in Finland varies from university to university. The annual tuition fees at Finland Universities is between INR 10 L – INR 40 L. The average tuition fee to study in Finland Universities is between EUR 10,000 – EUR 16,000 per year (Around INR 8 L – INR 14 L). The tuition fees for some of the universities are given as follows:

Some of the top-ranking Finland Universities are University of Helsinki, Aalto University, University of Turku, LUT, Tampere University, etc. QS and THE rankings for the year 2025 are:

Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025