Financing your studies in Finland: General overview and country-specific information

Finland’s educational framework encourages students to learn and think for themselves, so it is little surprise that Finland’s system of higher education has been rated the best in the world. Students and teachers work as a unit to develop curriculum and depend upon discussion to further their goals.

In contrast to other European countries, Finland has an unusual practice of not charging tuition for anyone, even non-EU students, but instead leaving meals, housing, and other living costs up to the student. A system of loans exists to assist any students who might have trouble paying these fees.

Only one in eight secondary school graduates with good grades apply for scholarships. This is because many have misconceptions about getting funding. Here are some of the common misconceptions.