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Higher education in Finland for international students
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ranked #99 in Best Global Universities
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#8 in Best Global Universities in Finland
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#8 in Best Global Universities in Finland
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from 8000.00 € / year
Education in higher institutions in Finland is considered one of the best in the world. This is facilitated by the high standard of living in the country, the availability and quality of education. Universities have their own teaching methods, but they all provide freedom of choice of disciplines for students to study. Higher education in Finland in modern conditions involves students drawing up an individual curriculum for themselves.
Higher education in Finland can be obtained:
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At universities of applied sciences, where technical professionals are trained. Training is carried out according to bachelor's and master's programs;
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general universities that provide academic theoretical knowledge in the field of science and research. Here students can obtain degrees:
- Bachelor
- Master
- Doctor.
The popularity of higher education in Finland in modern conditions is due to
- high quality of academic knowledge,
- the opportunity to study for free,
- the demand for Finnish diplomas in Europe.
What advice do you have for those aspiring to attend top universities?
Thoroughly research your chosen university, including tuition fees, as these can vary widely. Prepare well for English proficiency tests like IELTS, which are essential for admission to any university. Focus on your preferred courses, checking their specific academic requirements, and ensure you are well-prepared in those areas.
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General statistics on education in Finland - rankings, majors, universities
Learning programs-summary information
| Name | Meaning | Equivalent | Min. age | Duration, years |
Next stage | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCSE | General certificate of secondary education | secondary education (non-accomplished) | 14 | 1–2 | A-Levels | 15,000 USD+ |
| A-Levels | Advanced level | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
| BTEC | Business and Technology Education Board | secondary special education | 14 | 2–3 | University/ work | 15,000 USD+ |
| Oxbridge Preparation | Preparing for Oxford and Cambridge | secondary education (accomplished) | 17 | 1 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
| International Baccalaureate | International baccalaureate | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 18,000 USD+ |
| Foundation/ Pathway Year | Preparatory year | admission to the 1st year of university | 17 | 1 | University | 14,000 USD+ |
| NCUK | The Northern consortium | 2 year university | 17,5 | 1 | 2 year University of NCUK | 13,000 USD+ |
| Special Preparation (Medics/Math/Business) | Specialized training | - | 14 | optional | optional | 4,000 USD+ |
| Academic English | Academic English | Language school | 8 + | 6–12 months | School or University | 8,000 USD+ |
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