Looking at the aspects of studying in Finland

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Why Choose Finland for Overseas Education?
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There are many reasons to fall in love with
Finland and the Finns who are known to be the
happiest people in the world. Higher education in
Finland is one of the reasons to love the
country. Several types of research have proven
that few countries in the world can rival Finland
when the focus is on having access to outstanding
educational facilities, receiving the highest
level of education, or just, with the quality of
life itself.
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The world-leading Finland's higher education
system offers English-taught bachelor's and
master's degree programmes in 13 universities and
23 universities of applied sciences. Over 400
different study programmes are offered by Finnish
higher education institutions having over 20 000
international students studying in several
locations around Finland. Let us further
understand the various aspects of study in
Finland through this article.
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• The two types of higher education institutions in
  Finland

Universities of Applied Sciences They offer
professionally oriented higher education and have
strong ties with working life and regional
development.   Universities They focus on
scientific research and the education they
provide is based on it. Doctoral programmes are
offered by universities. All the Finnish
universities are owned by the state, whereas
vocational schools and polytechnics are governed
by local municipalities or by private entities.
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There are nearly 400 bachelors and masters
programmes offered at Finnish higher education
institutions which are taught in English. Thus,
making Finland as one of the Best Countries to
Study Abroad for International students. Doctoral
study and research options are available, too.
Most of the English taught Bachelors programmes
are offered by Universities of Applied Sciences
(UAS), whereas most of the English taught
Masters programmes are offered by Universities.
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Bachelors

• An upper secondary school certificate or
  equivalent is required to apply for a bachelors
  degree programme in Finland.
• Universities of Applied Science
• Bachelor's degrees are comprised of 210270 ECTS
  credits
• The duration of the course ranges from 3.5 - 4.5
  years, depending on the degree programme
• Universities
• Bachelor's degrees are comprised of 180 ECTS
  credits
• The duration of the course is 3 years
• University bachelors degrees generally offers
  continuation to a masters degree

Requirements of Finish Higher Education
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Masters
Requirements of Finish Higher Education

• A bachelors degree or equivalent is needed to
  apply for a masters degree programme.
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• University of Applies Science
• It comprises of 6090 ECTS credits
• The duration of the course ranges from 1-1.5
  years to complete
• At least 3 years of work experience in the same
  field is required
• Universities
• It comprises of 120 ECTS credits
• The duration of the course is 2 years

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Requirements of Finish Higher Education
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Ph.D.

• A masters degree is required to apply for a
  doctoral degree programme.
• Universities
• The duration for this degree
• The duration for doctoral degree around 4
• It comprises of 240 ECTS credits

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• Scholarships to study in
• Finland Universities

For Bachelors and Masters Finnish higher
education institutions offer a range of
scholarship options for those non-EU/EEA students
who are required to pay tuition fees. The kinds
of scholarship available and any tuition fees you
are expected to cover will depend on the
institution and the degree programme in question.
You need to apply for the scholarship at the same
time when you apply for admission. At bachelors
level, institutions offer scholarships of 45-50
per year and for masters, institutions offer
scholarships ranging from 50 of the tuition fees
to 100. It covers the tuition fees in a 2-year
masters programme plus, the living costs for EUR
5 600,00 per year. For Ph.D. In Finland, the
universities do not charge tuition fees for
doctoral degree programmes. Although, National
scholarship schemes such as EDUFI scholarships
are still available for doctoral level studies
and research.
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• Stay Permits in Finland

In Finland, Non-EU/EEA students need a student
residence permit. Once you receive your official
letter of acceptance, you can begin the student
residence permit application online and visit the
Finnish embassy or consulate as part of this
process. Start your residence permit process as
soon as possible, so that you can receive your
permit in good time before your studies begin.
After your graduation, you can apply for an
extension of your residence permit to look for
work or start a business.
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• Internship Opportunities

The residence permit for studies enables you to
work without restrictions if your work is related
practical training and thesis work. You are
allowed to work for 25 hours per week during your
study term and 40 hours per week during
vacations. Looking at the aspects of studying in
Finland, it will surely make you a happy student
just like the Finns. In order to know more about
study prospects at Finland you can visit the Best
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