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Study in Finland

Study in Finland from Nepal

Priority processing for students, 30 hours of work a week, and 2 years to look for work after you graduate.

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Student visaCost of studying

The numbers that matter

Processing time

Priority

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Visa fee

€600

First residence permit for studies, applied online (from 1 January 2026). A paper application costs €750.

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Money to show

€800/month

For studies of a year or more, have €9,600 in your account when you apply. Unpaid tuition fees must be covered on top.

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Work while studying

30 hrs/week

On average across the year, in any field. Required internships and thesis work agreed in advance do not count.

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Stay after graduating

2 years

Residence permit to look for work or start a business. It can be split into up to three parts, and you can apply within five years of graduating.

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How the process works

Studying in Finland means a residence permit for studies, a place at a Finnish university or university of applied sciences, and proof of money for your living costs. Here is the process from Nepal, step by step.

  1. Get your study place

    Apply in the joint application round or directly to the university. Keep the acceptance letter and any tuition or scholarship documents.

  2. Prepare money and insurance

    Have €9,600 in your account for a year of living costs, plus any unpaid tuition. Buy private insurance that covers medical and medicine costs.

  3. Apply online in Enter Finland

    Online applications cost €600 and are processed faster than paper ones, which are couriered to Finland.

  4. Prove your identity at a Finnish mission

    Visit the mission or the service point named in your application to show your passport and give fingerprints.

Key rules to know

RuleWhat it means
Tuition fees and your funds

Fees are on top of living funds

If you pay tuition after applying, your bank must hold the first year's tuition plus living funds. Money meant for living cannot also count toward tuition.

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Scholarships reduce the amount

Subtract your grant

A living-cost grant or scholarship is subtracted from what you must show. With a €2,000 grant, a one-year student needs €7,600.

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Health insurance

Private insurance required

It must cover your medical and pharmaceutical expenses before the permit can be granted.

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Bringing family

Spouse and children can apply

Family members of degree students can get a residence permit on the basis of family ties, including a continuous (A) permit.

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Intakes

  1. 1

    Autumn

    August – September

    The main intake. Most applications are made in the joint application round in January.

  2. 2

    Spring

    January

    A smaller number of programmes, with applications in the autumn before.

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Common questions

How much is the Finland student residence permit fee?
€600 if you apply online and €750 on paper, for applications made from 1 January 2026.
How much money do I need to show for Finland?
€800 a month. For studies of a year or longer, you need €9,600 in your bank account when you apply, plus any tuition fees you have not paid yet.
Can I work while studying in Finland?
Yes. You can work on average 30 hours a week across the year, in any field. Required internships and thesis work do not count toward the limit.
Can I stay in Finland after graduating?
Yes. You can get a residence permit to look for work or start a business for up to 2 years, and you can apply within five years of graduating.

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