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Finland: Costs

Tuition fees and monthly living costs in Finland.

Tuition and living costs

Public university tuition
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students pay in English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes (fees mandatory for study rights from 1 Aug 2026). Examples per academic year: Tampere 10,000 (bachelor's)/12,000 (master's); Oulu 8,500-14,000; Jyväskylä 10,000-16,000; Helsinki 13,000-18,000; Aalto 12,000-20,000; LUT 15,000; Åbo Akademi 12,000. Doctoral programmes and Finnish/Swedish-taught programmes are free. Exempt: EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, P/P-EU/Blue Card holders, some type A permits not granted for studies, temporary protection.Source
Private university tuition
Finland has no private universities in the usual sense; universities of applied sciences also charge: LAB UAS 11,000 (bachelor's) / 18,000 (master's) EUR for autumn 2026; Uniarts Helsinki 28,000 EUR from August 2026.Source
Monthly living cost
Study in Finland estimates 900-1,200 EUR per month depending on location; tuition fees typically 9,000-20,000 EUR per year. UEF recommends budgeting 900-1,000 EUR per month.Source

Accommodation

Student housing 450-800 EUR/month in Helsinki; housing is the biggest cost. City student housing foundations not verified.

When planning the total budget, separate one-off and monthly items. Budget planning guide

What to watch for in Costs

  • Calculate tuition, living costs and insurance/visa costs separately.
  • Verify fees on the university's own page; programmes can differ greatly.
  • Add a margin each year for currency and exchange-rate risk.
  • Research scholarship and discount options before applying.

Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information.

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