HSC can support Bachelor admission.
English-taught Bachelor programmes generally accept foreign upper-secondary qualifications that give eligibility to higher education in the awarding country, but each programme sets its own rules.
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Finland does not let you use future part-time work to prove your first-year finances
For a first student residence permit, Migri requires at least €800 per month. If your studies last one year or more, you need €9,600 available for living costs, plus enough to cover unpaid tuition. Future work in Finland cannot be used to satisfy the initial income requirement.
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BANGLADESH ELIGIBILITY
Finland does not use one national Bangladesh HSC or CGPA cut-off.
Universities and universities of applied sciences decide academic eligibility. The Finnish National Agency for Education handles formal recognition in specific professional/public-sector contexts, not ordinary admission decisions.
Universities of Applied Sciences often use entrance exams or certificate-based selection.
International UAS programmes can use the International UAS Exam, SAT or programme-specific selection methods.
Research universities use their own admission criteria.
Some programmes use SAT, entrance exams, previous grades or other selection methods. Do not apply a UAS admission rule to a research university.
A relevant Bachelor is the starting point.
University Master programmes assess prior degree level, subject match, grades and language. UAS Master programmes often also require relevant work experience after the Bachelor degree.
Programme selection can change the answer.
Because Finland has no one national CGPA threshold, a different university, UAS or subject match can create a more realistic route.
Formal recognition is separate from university admission.
The Finnish National Agency for Education can recognise the level of a completed foreign higher-education degree where a formal recognition decision is legally needed.
UNIVERSITY VS UAS
Finland has two major higher-education sectors.
Research-oriented higher education
Universities focus on scientific research and academic degrees. They offer Bachelor, Master and doctoral education.
Professionally oriented higher education
Universities of Applied Sciences emphasise practical skills, industry cooperation and applied research. Their Bachelor programmes are strongly career-focused.
INSTITUTION EXPLORER
Compare research universities and UAS institutions separately.
University of Helsinki
Helsinki · comprehensive research university across sciences, humanities, law, medicine and social sciences.
Official ↗Aalto University
Espoo · technology, business, design and interdisciplinary research.
Official ↗Tampere University
Tampere · technology, health, society and multidisciplinary research.
Official ↗LUT University
Lappeenranta / Lahti · energy, engineering, sustainability and business.
Official ↗University of Turku
Turku · broad research university with science, medicine, technology and humanities.
Official ↗University of Oulu
Oulu · technology, wireless communications, health, science and northern research.
Official ↗Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Helsinki region · technology, business, health and creative industries.
Official ↗Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Helsinki · business, ICT, tourism, hospitality and professional education.
Official ↗Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Tampere · engineering, business, media, health and applied learning.
Official ↗LAB University of Applied Sciences
Lahti / Lappeenranta · business, technology, design and healthcare.
Official ↗INTAKES & STUDYINFO
January joint application is the main international application window.
Main international roundJanuaryMost English-taught Bachelor and Master programmes starting in autumn.
Next main round7–21 Jan 2027Study in Finland has confirmed these dates for studies starting autumn 2027.
Separate applicationsProgramme-specificSome universities open rolling or separate applications earlier or later.
Application platformStudyinfo.fiOfficial national portal for most Finnish higher-education applications.
IELTS · TOEFL · PTE · ENGLISH
Each programme decides accepted proof of English.
IELTS, TOEFL and PTE are widely used, but score requirements and exemptions differ between universities and UAS programmes.
Bachelor
Some programmes combine English evidence with entrance examination or SAT selection. Follow the exact Studyinfo programme description.
Master
Universities often require a standardised English test unless previous study meets a programme-specific exemption.
MONEY & LIVING FUNDS
The Migri student income requirement is €800 per month.
First residence permit
Per month€800
1 year or longer€9,600
Course under 1 year€800 × months
TuitionAdditional if unpaid
Future work cannot fund the first permit.
Migri states that you cannot secure the initial student income requirement with future employment in Finland. The living funds must already be available or covered by a qualifying grant/scholarship.
TUITION & APPLICATION FEE
English-taught Bachelor and Master programmes normally charge non-EU/EEA tuition.
Study in Finland planning range
Typical annual tuition€9,000–€20,000
Higher/lower exceptionsProgramme-specific
Application fee€100
Finnish/Swedish and doctoral study
Degree programmes taught in Finnish or Swedish do not charge these non-EU tuition fees, and doctoral programmes are tuition-free regardless of nationality.
SCHOLARSHIPS
There is no general Finland Government scholarship for Bachelor or Master tuition.
University scholarships
Individual universities and UAS institutions offer tuition waivers and merit scholarships to non-EU students.
Living costs are usually your responsibility
Study in Finland warns that scholarships typically cover tuition partly or fully, not ordinary living expenses.
Beware misleading “fully funded Finland Government” ads
The official Study in Finland site explicitly says there is no governmental Bachelor/Master scholarship programme covering tuition, travel and living costs.
MIGRI RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR STUDIES
Finland grants higher-education degree students a continuous residence permit.
Receive admission
Obtain a place in a Finnish educational institution leading to a degree or other qualifying study.
Tuition & scholarship
Pay tuition or document scholarship/waiver and make sure any unpaid tuition is covered in your finances.
Prepare €9,600 living funds
For studies lasting at least one year, have at least €9,600 available for living costs.
Insurance
Arrange private insurance meeting Migri requirements unless your situation provides access to equivalent coverage.
Apply through Enter Finland
Complete the online residence-permit application and pay the 2026 online processing fee.
Prove identity / biometrics
Visit the Finnish mission or application centre instructed for Bangladesh to verify identity and provide biometrics.
Migri decision
Migri checks admission, finances, tuition, insurance, passport and other legal requirements.
Travel & registration
After approval, travel with the residence permit card and complete university plus local registration steps.
PERMIT COSTS · 2026
Finland increased study-permit fees from 1 January 2026.
Online first study permit
€600 from 1 January 2026.
Paper first study permit
€750 under the 2026 Migri fee schedule.
Application fee for higher education
€100 for applicants outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland applying to Finnish higher education.
DOCUMENTS · BANGLADESH
Admission documents and Migri documents should be prepared separately.
Academic admission
SSC/HSC or prior degree certificates and transcripts, English evidence, entrance exam/SAT where required, CV, motivation, references and programme-specific documents.
Residence permit
Passport, admission, proof of tuition payment or scholarship, €9,600 living-fund evidence for one year, insurance and other attachments requested in Enter Finland.
Financial evidence
Funds should be genuinely available to you. If you use scholarship or grant funding for living costs, include official evidence stating the amount and period.
Translations / legalisation
Follow Studyinfo/university and Migri instructions for translations, certified copies and legalisation where applicable.
SPOUSE & FAMILY
Family members of higher-education degree students can receive continuous residence permits.
Who can qualify?
Spouse, registered partner and children under 18 are among the family members who can apply under Finland’s family-ties rules.
Family needs additional money
Migri applies a separate family income requirement. In the Helsinki metropolitan area, Migri’s example for a student, another adult and two children totals €2,500 per month.
Family members can work
A residence permit issued on the basis of family ties gives an unrestricted right to work and study in Finland.
A permit for higher-education families
Family members of degree students in higher education are issued a continuous A permit, though the first family permit may be granted for up to one year.
WORK WHILE STUDYING
Students can work an average of 30 hours per week.
30 hours/week average
The limit is calculated as an average over the year. Some weeks can be higher if the annual average remains within the rule.
120 hours/month average
Migri also explains the rule as about 120 hours per month or 1,560 hours per year.
Full-time holidays can be possible
You may work full-time during holidays if the overall annual average still remains within the 30-hour rule.
Degree internships and thesis work
Work that is formally part of the degree, such as credited internship or diploma work, is not subject to the ordinary 30-hour limitation.
HEALTHCARE & REGISTRATION
Your residence status and municipality registration affect healthcare access.
Private insurance before arrival
International students commonly need qualifying private insurance for the residence permit. Coverage requirements depend on the expected duration of study.
Municipality of residence
After arrival, register with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency where eligible. A municipality of residence can give access to local public healthcare services.
AFTER STUDY
Finland offers up to two years to look for work or start a business.
Graduate job-search permit
Maximum total2 years
Can be splitUp to 3 parts
Minimum each part6 months
Work rightsUnrestricted
Financial requirement
Per month€800
For full 2 years€19,200
PurposeJob search / start business
ApplyBefore permit expiry where possible
PERMANENT RESIDENCE · 2026
Finland changed permanent-residence rules on 8 January 2026.
Several application paths now exist
Permanent residence depends on the type and length of continuous residence plus integration, income, work-history or Finland-degree conditions depending on the pathway.
Finnish degree can matter
Migri now includes a specific pathway for certain higher-education degrees completed in Finland, subject to the other permanent-residence requirements.
Do not market this as automatic PR
A Finnish degree or job-search permit does not automatically give permanent residence. The applicant must meet the pathway requirements in force at the time of application.
CITIES
Helsinki is not the only serious study destination.
Helsinki / Espoo
Largest employment market with University of Helsinki, Aalto, Metropolia, Haaga-Helia and major technology companies.
Tampere
Strong engineering, ICT, health and applied-sciences ecosystem.
Turku
Major university city with life science, maritime, technology and health industries.
Oulu
Technology, wireless communications and northern innovation hub.
Lappeenranta / Lahti
LUT and LAB create strong sustainability, engineering, business and applied-study options.
ARRIVAL
Residence permit approval is only the beginning of Finnish setup.
Before departure
Passport, residence-permit card, admission, tuition and scholarship evidence, insurance, housing and university arrival instructions.
University registration
Complete enrolment, student account, orientation and student-union/UAS services.
Personal identity & municipality
Complete Digital and Population Data Services Agency registration where needed and apply for a municipality of residence if eligible.
Working
Keep track of your annual average hours and Finnish tax setup before taking employment.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Use Migri + Studyinfo + Study in Finland together.
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