Pratiksha KC
KathmandutoVantaa
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, August 2025 intake
Wanted nursing in English. We told her Finland would need Finnish too, so she started it before she flew.
- After +2
- Nursing
- Language plan
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Study in Finland from Nepal
Studying in Finland from Nepal costs about Rs 25 lakh to Rs 40 lakh for the first year, depending on tuition and scholarship. You apply through the January joint application, show €9,600 for living costs, and can work 30 hours a week on average. Last year 88 of our 92 Finland residence permit files were approved.
- Free first counselling with a Finland counsellor
- Our Rs 20,000 fee and every government fee in writing
- Licensed education consultancy in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
At a glance
Study in Finland
KTMKathmandutoHELHelsinki
- First-year cost
- Rs 25 to 40 lakh
- Living funds
- €9,600 a year
- Work allowed
- 30 hrs a week (average)
- Stay after study
- Up to 2 years
- Main intakes
- August (some January)
At Rs 171.38 per EUR, Nepal Rastra Bank, 18 Oct 2026.
- students we have placed in Finland since 2014
- 806
- of our Finland visa files approved in FY 2025/26: 88 of 92
- 95.7%
- universities and colleges in Finland we work with directly
- 18
Our own figures for FY 2025/26 (Shrawan 2082 to Asar 2083). Every number is from our files, not an estimate.
Our proof
Students who went to Finland with us
Different marks, gaps and budgets. Each one starts the same way: a free call and an honest read of the file.
Rojina Rai
DharantoHelsinki
Bachelor of Business Administration, August 2025 intake
She'd never considered Finland. A 50% scholarship made it cheaper than the Australian college she'd planned on.
- After +2
- Scholarship
- First choice changed
Suman Gurung
SyangjatoTampere
Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering, August 2025 intake
Average +2 marks, strong maths. He got in on the entrance exam, which counted for more than his GPA.
- After +2
- Entrance exam
- Average marks
The essentials
Finland: cost, entry and work rules
Finland suits students who want a European degree at lower tuition than the UK or Australia, with scholarships that most Nepali students don't know about. Most universities cut first-year tuition by 50% or more for good applicants.
The trade-offs are timing and language. There's one main application window, in January, and many jobs, especially in nursing and care, need Finnish.
The table has the numbers. The process and permit section shows every step.
| Tuition | About €6,000 to €12,000 a year at universities of applied sciences, €10,000 to €18,000 at universities, before scholarships. Most offer 50% to 100% off the first year for strong applicants. |
|---|---|
| Living funds for the permit | €800 a month: €9,600 in your account when you apply for a programme of a year or more. Money for tuition doesn't count. Migri |
| First-year cost | About Rs 25 lakh to Rs 40 lakh: tuition after scholarship, €9,600 living funds, the permit fee, insurance and your flight. |
| Entry after +2 | Bachelor's at universities of applied sciences: +2 with an entrance exam (or SAT) and English. Marks matter less than the exam. |
| Entry after a bachelor's | A related bachelor's, usually with CGPA 2.7 or more; some master's ask for 2 years of work experience. |
| English score | IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 for most English-taught degrees, or the PTE or TOEFL equal. |
| How you apply | The joint application on Studyinfo.fi, usually in early to mid January for August starts. A smaller round in September for January starts. |
| Work while studying | An average of 30 hours a week over the year, full-time in holidays. |
| Stay after study | A residence permit to look for work or start a business, for up to 2 years. |
| Permanent residence | Possible after continuous residence and work. Finnish language helps a great deal. |
Living in Finland
Money, work and daily life in Finland
Cost of living, city by city
Student housing is cheaper than the private market, so apply for it the day you get your offer.
| City | Rent (student housing) | Food | Transport and phone | Total a month | In rupees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki and Espoo | €400 to 600 | €280 to 340 | €50 to 70 | €850 to 1,050 | Rs 1.46 to 1.8 lakh |
| Vantaa | €380 to 560 | €280 to 330 | €50 to 70 | €800 to 1,000 | Rs 1.37 to 1.71 lakh |
| Tampere and Turku | €350 to 500 | €260 to 320 | €40 to 60 | €750 to 950 | Rs 1.29 to 1.63 lakh |
| Oulu | €320 to 460 | €250 to 300 | €40 to 60 | €700 to 900 | Rs 1.2 to 1.54 lakh |
Part-time jobs
You can work an average of 30 hours a week, counted over the year, and full-time in holidays. Finland has no single minimum wage; pay is set by sector agreements, and the jobs students do usually pay about €11 to €13 an hour.
Cleaning, food delivery, warehouses, restaurants and newspaper delivery are the common first jobs. English-only jobs are fewer than in the UK or Australia, and finding the first one can take 1 to 4 months.
Don't plan to pay tuition from part-time work. Students who start Finnish in the first semester find work faster and better paid.
Jobs after study
Finland is short of nurses, care workers, software developers and engineers. Most employers want Finnish for anything customer-facing, and nursing needs it for registration. IT and engineering jobs in Helsinki, Espoo and Tampere are the most open to English speakers.
Culture and daily life
The Nepali community in Finland has grown fast in the last 10 years, mostly in the Helsinki region, Tampere and Turku. Finns are reserved but direct and reliable; punctuality matters.
Winters are long and dark: in Helsinki, about 6 hours of daylight in December, less further north. Budget for proper winter clothes: a good jacket and boots cost about €150 to €250, less second-hand. Teaching is project-based, with small groups and a lot of independence.
Planning Finland? Get the joint application timing right
Book your free counselling. We'll understand your goals, then explain every step and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.
Our Finland counsellor will call you within 2 hours.
- An honest read of your marks, study gap, English and budget
- Your Studyinfo application and entrance exam dates in writing
- Every fee written down before you pay anything
Prefer to talk now? Call +977 1-5900000 or message us on WhatsApp.
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The process
Every step to Finland, with every fee
Finland runs on one main deadline. If you miss the January joint application, the next realistic start is a year later, so we plan backwards from January. First call to flight usually takes 7 to 9 months.
September to November
Free counselling and profile check
- You
- Share your marksheets, passport, English score and budget.
- We
- Tell you which degrees fit, which need an entrance exam, what scholarships you could get, and whether January is realistic.
- Money
- Free.
November
Your shortlist, in writing
- You
- Agree the order of your choices; it matters in the joint application.
- We
- Send up to 6 programme choices for the joint application, ranked, with tuition after likely scholarship.
- Money
- Nothing yet.
October to December
English test
- You
- Sit IELTS (6.0 to 6.5) before the application closes.
- We
- Book you into our IELTS classes if you want them.
- Money
- IELTS Rs 36,000 to the test centre.
January
Joint application on Studyinfo.fi
- You
- Sign our contract. Write your motivation answers with us.
- We
- Submit the joint application, upload documents by the deadline, and check every page.
- Money
- Our fee: Rs 20,000 per application file, by bank. Some universities charge an application fee of about €100.
February to April
Entrance exams and interviews
- You
- Sit the online entrance exam or interview your programmes ask for.
- We
- Prepare you with past formats and timed practice.
May to June
Results and accepting your place
- You
- Accept one study place and pay the first-year tuition (after scholarship) when the university asks.
- We
- Explain your results and scholarship decisions, and help you accept the right place by the deadline.
- Money
- NOC Rs 2,000 to the Ministry of Education first. Tuition to the university.
May to June
Residence permit application
- You
- Put €9,600 in your account, then apply online in Enter Finland.
- We
- Build the permit application, have a second officer check it, and book your identity appointment.
- Money
- Permit fee €600 online to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri).
June to July
Identity check and decision
- You
- Prove your identity in person at the Finnish mission or the service point it appoints.
- We
- Track the decision and answer any Migri request the same day.
- Money
- If refused, Rs 10,000 of our fee comes back, unless information was hidden from us.
2 weeks before you fly
Pre-departure
- You
- Book student housing and your flight.
- We
- Brief you on the 30-hour rule, housing, the cold, and registering your address.
- Money
- Flight about Rs 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh one way.
First week in Finland
You land, and we check in
- You
- Register at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, get your residence card, enrol.
- We
- Call you within 7 days of landing.
The Finnish residence permit for studies
For a degree in Finland you don't need a separate visa; you apply for a residence permit for studies online with the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), then prove your identity in person.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where you apply | Online in Enter Finland, then in person at the Finnish mission or its service point |
| Fee | €600 online (from 1 January 2026) |
| Money | €800 a month; €9,600 in your account when you apply for a year or more |
| Insurance | Health insurance that meets Migri's rules for the length of your studies |
| Tuition | Your study place confirmed and tuition arranged as the university asks |
| Processing | Often 1 to 3 months; apply as soon as you accept your place |
Most refusals we've seen from other agents came from funds that didn't stay in the account, money borrowed for a day, or insurance that didn't meet the rules. Check the current requirements on Migri.
Every fee, in order
Our fee sits in the same table as every government and university fee, so nothing turns up later.
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | When | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First counsellingOur fee | Free | Prasthan Education | Before you apply | Not applicable |
| IELTS | Rs 36,000 | IDP or British Council | Before January | No |
| Application file (our fee)Our fee | Rs 20,000 per file | Prasthan Education, by bank | When you sign the contract | Rs 10,000 back if the permit is refused, unless information was hidden from us |
| University application fee | About €100 at some universities | University | January | No |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Rs 2,000 | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Before paying tuition | No |
| First-year tuition (after scholarship) | About €3,000 to €12,000 | University | When the university asks | Per the university's policy if the permit is refused |
| Residence permit | €600 online | Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) | With the application | No |
| Health insurance | About €300 to €600 a year | Insurer | Before the permit | Varies |
| Flight | About Rs 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh one way | Airline | After the permit | Depends on the ticket |
Documents checklist
What to collect, stage by stage. We check every page before it goes anywhere.
For the joint application4
- Passport
- +2 or bachelor's transcripts and certificates, with official translations if needed
- IELTS or other English test result
- Motivation answers and CV
For your money and insurance3
- Bank statement in your own name showing €9,600 (or more) for living costs
- Proof of tuition payment or scholarship decision
- Health insurance certificate meeting Migri's rules
For the residence permit4
- Letter of acceptance from the university
- Enter Finland application and fee receipt
- No Objection Certificate (NOC)
- Passport photo meeting Finnish rules
Plan each step in detail
Each step above has its own guide, written by a counsellor and checked against the official source.
Money
How much it costs to study in Finland from Nepal
Finland from Nepal costs about Rs 25 to 40 lakh for year 1: tuition after scholarship, the €9,600 Migri funds rule, the €600 permit fee and rent by city.
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Applying
How to apply to Finnish universities from Nepal
Finland's joint application on Studyinfo runs 7 to 21 January 2027: up to 6 choices, entrance exams, scholarships, results and the residence permit, in order.
4 min readUpdated
What happens after
After you land in Finland
Your first week
Register your address, collect your residence permit card, enrol, join the student union (it gives you cheaper meals and health services), and get a bank account and phone number. Your counsellor calls you within 7 days of landing.
We mean that call. A student we placed in Finland rang our Kathmandu number at 11 pm in her first week because her housing had fallen through. Her counsellor stayed on the phone, called the university's housing office the next morning Finnish time, and she had a room by Thursday.
Work and study, honestly
Finnish teaching is project-based and self-directed. Nobody chases you, so it's easy to fall behind. The 30-hour average gives you room to work, but the first winter is hard: short days, cold, and homesickness. Students who join clubs and start Finnish early settle fastest.
After graduation
You can apply for a residence permit to look for work or start a business for up to 2 years after you graduate. Once you're working, you move onto a work-based permit. Permanent residence needs years of continuous residence; Finnish language helps with both jobs and the process.
Our support after you land
The same counsellor stays with you until you graduate: renewing your permit, scholarship conditions for year 2, housing problems, or moving between programmes.
Be honest with yourself
Is Finland right for you?
Good fit
Finland is a good fit if
- You want lower tuition than the UK or Australia, and you're a strong enough student for a scholarship.
- You can be ready for the January joint application.
- You're open to learning Finnish, especially for nursing or care.
- You're comfortable with long, dark winters and an independent way of studying.
An honest note
Finland is not the right choice if
- You need to fly within 3 months. Finland's main application is once a year.
- You want a nursing job without learning Finnish. Registration and most jobs need it.
- You're counting on part-time work to pay your tuition.
- You need a big Nepali community and English-speaking jobs everywhere. Finland is smaller and more Finnish-speaking.
Don't bet your future on one country. Canada was the top choice for Nepali students until the caps came, and Nepali study permits fell 40.6% in a single year. We cover Australia and 9 European countries so the advice can follow the rules, not the other way round.
Questions about studying in Finland
How much does it cost to study in Finland from Nepal?
About Rs 25 lakh to Rs 40 lakh for the first year: tuition after scholarship, the €9,600 living funds, the €600 permit fee, insurance and your flight, at Rs 171.38 per EUR (18 October 2026).
How much bank balance is required for Finland?
€800 for each month of study; for a programme of a year or more, €9,600 must be in your own account when you apply. Money set aside for tuition doesn't count. See Migri's income rules.
Is education free in Finland for Nepali students?
No. Since 2017, students from outside the EU pay tuition for English-taught bachelor's and master's. Most universities offer scholarships that cut the first year by 50% to 100%, and some continue them if you earn enough credits.
Can I study in Finland without IELTS?
Some universities accept PTE, TOEFL or their own English test, and a few accept earlier studies in English. Many still ask for IELTS 6.0 to 6.5. We check each programme's rule before you apply.
When is the Finland intake and deadline?
The main joint application for August starts is usually in early to mid January on Studyinfo.fi. A smaller round in September covers some January starts. If you miss January, you usually wait a year.
Can I work in Finland while studying?
Yes: an average of 30 hours a week over the year, and full-time in holidays. Pay is set by sector agreements, usually about €11 to €13 an hour in the jobs students do.
Can I study nursing in Finland in English?
Yes, some universities of applied sciences teach nursing in English, but to work as a nurse in Finland you'll need Finnish. Plan language study from year 1. Pratiksha's story shows how.
How long can I stay in Finland after graduation?
You can apply for a residence permit to look for work or start a business for up to 2 years after graduating.
Still unsure?
Get an honest read of your Finland plan, free
Book your free counselling. We'll understand your goals, then explain every step and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.
Our Finland counsellor will call you within 2 hours.
- An honest read of your marks, study gap, English and budget
- Your Studyinfo application and entrance exam dates in writing
- Every fee written down before you pay anything
Prefer to talk now? Call +977 1-5900000 or message us on WhatsApp.
Booked
An expert will call you on within 2 hours. Keep your phone close.
Can't wait? Message us on WhatsApp