2027–28 intake · Bachelor's and Master's
Bangladeshi students can study in Finland in English at 36 universities and universities of applied sciences, with yearly tuition of about €9,000–13,500 and an early bird discount on the first year at many of them. You need HSC or a Bachelor's, usually IELTS 6.0, and €9,600 in your own bank account for the residence permit.
Written by Afroza Khanam Ruma, Finland counsellor · Reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
Finland at a glance
From Migri, Study in Finland and university websites · Last verified
Why Finland
Finland offers English-taught European degrees with practical, work-oriented teaching, a safe and well-run society, the right to work 30 hours a week while studying and up to two years after graduation to find a job.
From €9,000 a year
Finnish universities teach many bachelor's and master's programmes in English. Yearly tuition for non-EU students starts at €9,000 at Karelia UAS, and many institutions cut the first year with an early bird discount.
9 years in a row
Finland was ranked the happiest country in the world for the ninth year in a row in the 2026 World Happiness Report.
30 hours a week
A student residence permit lets degree students work an average of 30 hours a week, and full-time during holidays.
Up to 2 years
After graduating in Finland you can apply for a residence permit to look for work or start a business, for up to two years.
Sources: university fee pages · World Happiness Report 2026 (Smithsonian) · Migri: working during studies · Migri: students FAQ. Last verified .
Requirements
For a Bachelor's in Finland you need 12 years of schooling (HSC, Diploma or Madrasa); Sunrise advises an HSC GPA of 3.50 out of 5.00 or more. For a Master's you need a Bachelor's, and Sunrise advises a CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00. A master's at a university of applied sciences also needs two years of work experience. Most programmes ask for IELTS 6.0.
Each English-taught programme lists the language tests it accepts on Studyinfo.fi, usually IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic, with its own minimum score. Some programmes name other ways to prove English, so check the admission criteria of every programme you choose.
Plan for IELTS 6.0 to keep the most options open. See all countries you can study in without IELTS.
Many bachelor's programmes, especially at universities of applied sciences, invite applicants to an online entrance exam after the application period. Some accept an SAT score instead, and some select on school grades. Master's programmes usually select on your degree, grades, motivation letter and CV.
Your counsellor checks each programme's selection method and dates on Studyinfo.fi.
Grades, study gap and documents: Sunrise Study Abroad Finland counselling sheet, 2027 intake. Application rules: Studyinfo: how to apply · example UAS master's admission (Novia). Last verified .
Costs
Studying in Finland costs a Bangladeshi student about €9,000–13,500 a year in tuition at most universities and universities of applied sciences, before any early bird discount. For the residence permit you must also have €9,600 in your own account for living costs and pay a €600 application fee. Your exact total is confirmed in a free consultation.
| Cost | Amount | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, universities of applied sciences | €9,000–12,500 a yearLowest: Karelia UAS | Yearly fee for non-EU students in English-taught programmes. Each institution sets its own fee; see every one on our Finland universities page. |
| Tuition, universities | €10,000–20,000 a year€28,000 at Uniarts Helsinki | Master's fees are often higher than bachelor's, e.g. €13,000–18,000 at the University of Helsinki. |
| Early bird discount | Often 10–30% of year one | For accepting and paying quickly, e.g. 10% at Xamk, 30% at the University of Eastern Finland, €2,000 at Tampere University. |
| Money to show for the permit | €9,600 a year€800 a month | Must be in your own account when you apply, shown with a 6-month statement. If tuition is unpaid, the account must also cover the first year's fee. |
| Residence permit application | €600 online€750 on paper | Migri's fee for a first residence permit for studies, from 1 January 2026. |
| Health insurance | Required | For studies under two years it must cover medical costs up to €120,000; for two years or more, medicines up to €40,000. The deductible can be at most €300. |
| Cost | Estimate | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| Residence permit fee | About BDT 82,800€600, online application | Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), paid by card in Enter Finland |
| VFS New Delhi service charges | About INR 6,556 | VFS Global, New Delhi |
| Indian visa, travel and a stay in New Delhi | Varies | Indian visa centre, airline or bus, hotel |
| Health insurance | About €197 a yearAbout BDT 27,000 | Your insurer; must meet Migri's cover rules |
| Money in your own account | €9,600 minimumAbout BDT 13.2 lakh | Migri; money you show, not a fee |
| Air ticket, Dhaka to Finland | Varies | Airline; depends on the date and route |
Estimates for planning only. BDT amounts are approximate and change with the euro exchange rate (calculated at about BDT 138 per euro, Bangladesh Bank, 12 Oct 2026). Fees can change without notice; check each one before you pay.
Get your exact Finland cost. Your total depends on your institution, early bird deadline, trip to New Delhi and the services you need. A Sunrise counsellor works it out with you, including our processing, in a free face-to-face consultation in Banani or Sylhet. Compare Finland with other countries in our study abroad cost guide.
Official figures: fee pages of all 36 institutions · Migri: income requirement for students · Migri: processing fees from 1 January 2026 · Migri: insurance · Bangladesh Bank exchange rate. VFS charges and insurance price are Sunrise counsellor estimates. Last verified .
Intakes and deadlines
Most Finnish degree programmes start in August or September. For autumn 2027, the joint application for English-taught programmes runs from 7 to 21 January 2027 on Studyinfo.fi, and you can apply to up to six programmes. Some institutions also have a January intake or rolling admission.
| Study start | Application period | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2027 (main intake) | 7–21 January 2027 | Joint application on Studyinfo.fi, up to six choices |
| January 2027 | 31 Aug – 10 Sep 2026 | Closed; the next January intake opens in autumn 2027 |
| Rolling admission | Set by each institution | e.g. Xamk: 15 November 2026 – 15 February 2027 |
Pick up to six English-taught programmes that fit your grades, English score and budget. Check each one's admission criteria on Studyinfo.fi.
November–December 2026Have your IELTS (or PTE/TOEFL) result, certificates, SOP and CV ready before the application opens.
By early January 2027Submit one joint application with up to six choices, and upload your documents by each institution's deadline.
7–21 January 2027If your programme uses one, take the online entrance exam or interview, or send your SAT score.
After the application periodAccept your offer and pay the first year's tuition inside the early bird window to get the discount.
Spring 2027, within the offer's deadlineApply in Enter Finland, pay €600, then prove your identity at VFS Global in New Delhi with your documents.
As soon as tuition is paidCollect your residence permit card, book your flight and arrive before orientation.
August 2027Sources: Study in Finland: joint application dates · Xamk application periods · Migri: residence permit application for studies. Last verified .
Scholarships
Finland has no government scholarship for bachelor's or master's degrees. Scholarships come from each university, mostly as tuition discounts: an early bird discount on the first year, tuition waivers for top master's applicants, and later-year scholarships for good study progress or Finnish language skills.
| Institution | First-year scholarship |
|---|---|
| University of Eastern Finland | 30% early bird |
| Centria UAS (bachelor's) | 25% early bird |
| Lapland UAS (bachelor's) | 20% early bird |
| Xamk | 10% early bird |
| Tampere University | €2,000 early bird |
See the scholarship of all 36 institutions on our Finland universities page.
Beware of "fully funded Finland" offers. Study in Finland, the official national site, warns that claims of fully funded government scholarships are misleading. A scholarship also does not replace the residence permit's €9,600 living-cost proof. Compare all scholarships for Bangladeshi students.
Sources: Study in Finland: scholarship facts · scholarship pages of each institution, linked on our universities page · Migri: income requirement. Last verified .
Universities
Sunrise Study Abroad helps Bangladeshi students apply to 36 Finnish institutions: 13 universities, such as the University of Helsinki and Aalto University, and 23 universities of applied sciences, such as Metropolia, Xamk and Novia. Tap one to see its tuition, early bird discount and scholarships.
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Aalto UniversityView details 
Tampere UniversityView details 
University of TurkuView details 
University of OuluView details 
Metropolia University of Applied SciencesView details 
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk)View details 
Novia University of Applied SciencesView details Residence permit
Bangladeshi students apply online in Enter Finland for a residence permit for studies, pay the €600 fee, then prove their identity at VFS Global in New Delhi, because there is no Finnish visa centre in Bangladesh. You need your acceptance letter, proof of tuition payment, €9,600 in your own account and health insurance.
The Embassy of Finland in New Delhi serves Bangladesh, and residence permit applicants prove their identity by appointment at the Finland Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) in New Delhi. You therefore need a valid Indian visa before your appointment.
An Indian visa delay can cost you an intake. Read how Moksedul kept his offer through two years of Indian visa rejections, and how Sathi reapplied after missing her first start.
Family: your spouse and children can apply for a family residence permit, with their own income requirement.
Full Finland student visa guideSources: Migri: residence permit application for studies · Migri: income requirement · Migri: fees from 1 January 2026 · Embassy of Finland, New Delhi · Migri: student's family members. Last verified .
Work and after study
Yes. A degree student with a residence permit for studies can work an average of 30 hours a week, and full-time during holidays. After you graduate you can apply for a residence permit to look for work or start a business, for up to two years.
| Stage | What you can do | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| While you study | Work 30 hours a week on average | Some weeks can be longer if the yearly average stays at 30 hours or less. Full-time work is allowed in holidays. |
| After graduation | Up to 2 years to look for work | Apply within five years of graduating. The permit can be split into up to three parts of at least six months each. |
| Your family | Unrestricted right to work | A spouse with a family-based permit can work and study without hour limits. |
Sources: Migri: working and internships during studies · Migri: students FAQ · Migri: student's family members. Last verified .
Before you apply
These are the six things a Sunrise counsellor checks in your free consultation, before you pay any tuition. Each one can stop a Finland application from Bangladesh.
Afroza Khanam Ruma
Finland counsellor at Sunrise Study Abroad, who guided Amjad, Moksedul and Sathi to their Finland residence permits. Go through these six points with her in your free consultation.
Sunrise advises HSC GPA 3.50 out of 5.00 for a Bachelor's, or CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 for a Master's. A study gap is accepted if you explain it.
Most programmes ask for IELTS 6.0, PTE 55 or TOEFL iBT 60; some ask more. We check each programme's minimum.
A master's at a university of applied sciences needs two years of work after your Bachelor's, with certificates.
Migri wants a 6-month statement from your own account; private sponsor letters are not accepted, so plan the money early.
You must reach VFS New Delhi to prove your identity, so we plan the Indian visa before you pay tuition.
Many discounts need you to accept and pay within 7–35 days of the offer, so the tuition money must be ready.
Not sure where you stand? Send your SSC, HSC or Bachelor's results and IELTS score to a counsellor on WhatsApp 01611878274, or book a free consultation at our Banani or Sylhet office.
Student stories
Bangladeshi students Sunrise has helped to study in Finland, in their own words.
Watch
Moksedul from Comilla had his Xamk offer, tuition and 10% early bird scholarship ready in 2024, but his Indian visa for VFS New Delhi was rejected several times. He tells how he kept going and collected his Finland residence permit card in 2026.
“They completed every single thing perfectly, from opening my file to submission.”
“They were also very transparent about all financial transactions, which made the entire process more trustworthy and reassuring.”
“It wasn't smooth by chance. It was made smooth.”
FAQ
Ask a Finland counsellor directly if your question is not here.
WhatsApp 01611878274No. Students from outside the EU/EEA pay tuition, usually about €9,000–13,500 a year, and Finland has no government scholarship for bachelor's or master's degrees. Many universities lower the first year with an early bird discount, and some waive 50–100% of tuition for top master's applicants.
Finland's immigration service (Migri) asks for €9,600 in your own bank account when you apply, shown with a 6-month statement, which is about BDT 13.2 lakh at today's rate. If your tuition is not paid yet, the account must also cover the first year's fee.
It depends on the programme. Each English-taught programme lists the tests it accepts on Studyinfo.fi, usually IELTS, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic. Sunrise advises at least IELTS 6.0, PTE 55 or TOEFL iBT 60 to keep the most options open.
Yes. Finnish institutions accept applicants with a study gap if it is explained clearly. Sunrise students Moksedul (HSC 2021) and Amjad (bachelor's 2016) both got Finland residence permits after a gap, and a UAS master's even requires two years of work experience.
For studies starting in autumn 2027, the joint application for English-taught programmes runs from 7 to 21 January 2027 on Studyinfo.fi. Some universities of applied sciences also take rolling applications, such as Xamk from 15 November 2026 to 15 February 2027.
Yes. There is no Finnish visa centre in Bangladesh, so after applying online you prove your identity at VFS Global in New Delhi. You need a valid Indian visa, so plan it before you pay tuition.
Degree students can work an average of 30 hours a week during the academic year, and full-time in holidays. After graduation you can get a permit to look for work for up to two years.
Yes. Family members of degree students can apply for a residence permit. The family must show enough money for the first year; in the Helsinki area Migri lists €800 a month for the student and €610 a month for a spouse.
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