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Finland universities for Nepali students

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Where you study in Finland changes your costs and your scholarship chances. This page lists universities, with each fee linked to the page it came from.

How to use this page

  • Read the fee line on each card: it says whether the amount is per year or for the whole programme.
  • Read the minimum entry line. It says whether the rule names Nepal.
  • Read the source line on each card, and open it for your program.

See our Finland cost guide for living costs and proof of funds.

Universities and colleges

How we chose these

We show the universities whose tuition fees we could read on an official page. Finnish universities charge fees to students from outside the EU and EEA for English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes. Several have scholarships, but only a few are awarded. No groups, private universities or universities of applied sciences are listed yet. This is not a recommendation: Finland has more universities that accept Nepali students, and you also need proof of funds for the residence permit. See our Finland student visa guide.

Fees depend on the course, the year you start and your fee status. They are not a quote. Open the source link and confirm with the university before you apply.

Public universities. Fees are for international students outside the EU and EEA, in euros per academic year.

Tuition range on this tab

Lowest listed

€10,000 a year

Tampere University

Highest listed

€20,000 a year

Aalto University

Yearly fees only, taken from the cards below. Some courses (such as medicine) cost more.

University of Helsinki

Helsinki

Tuition fee
€13,000 to €18,000 a year
Non-EU/EEA students, English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes. Bachelor's is €13,000 a year; master's is €13,000, €15,000 or €18,000 depending on the programme
Source: University of Helsinki: Tuition fees and scholarship programme · Checked
Minimum entry
General rule, Nepal not named: English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in every section, TOEFL iBT 92 with writing at least 22 (tests before 21 January 2026), or PTE Academic 68 with writing at least 61. The page does not name Nepal; Nepali applicants use a test or another listed method.Source: University of Helsinki: Proving your English language skills, bachelor's · Checked
Scholarships
  • Master's tuition fee waivers: 50% or 100% waivers for excellent non-EU/EEA students. Very few are awarded, most are 50%. Living costs are not covered. No bachelor's waivers

Visit website University of Helsinki

Aalto University

Espoo

Tuition fee
€12,000 to €20,000 a year
Non-EU/EEA students, studies starting on or after 1 August 2025. Bachelor's is €12,000 to €15,000 a year and master's €15,000 to €20,000, depending on the field. Art and Architecture costs the most
Source: Aalto University: Scholarships and tuition fees · Checked
Course areas on the fee page
Business · Art and Architecture · Technology
Minimum entry
We could not confirm a Nepal-specific entry rule. Check the course page and the university's international admissions page.
Scholarships

Visit website Aalto University

Tampere University

Tampere

Tuition fee
€10,000 to €12,000 a year
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students, English-taught programmes, admitted in 2027. Bachelor's €10,000 and master's €12,000 a year. Joint programmes may differ
Source: Tampere University: Tuition fees · Checked
Minimum entry
General rule, Nepal not named: English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in writing, TOEFL iBT 78 with writing at least 20, or PTE Academic 62 with writing at least 61. The page does not name Nepal, and its list of exempt countries was not readable, so check with Tampere.Source: Tampere University: Language requirements for bachelor's programmes · Checked
Scholarships
  • Tuition fee scholarship: Covers 50% of tuition for the programme duration. Only a few are awarded each year, and not every programme offers one

Visit website Tampere University

Common questions

Do Nepali students pay tuition in Finland?
Yes, at the universities listed here, English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes charge students from outside the EU and EEA. Some scholarships exist, but only a few are awarded.
Are these the best universities for Nepali students?
No. The lists show universities whose fees we could read on official pages. The right choice depends on your course, grades, budget and goals.
What else do I need for the residence permit?
Proof of funds and other documents. See our Finland student visa guide before you pay any deposit.

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