This is the most popular college in the Pasila district of Helsinki, where tuition is entirely in English for the following programs:

• Business and Management
• Fullstack Development
• Identity and Access Management

Entrance Exams:

• Interview: Required for all programs. For the "Fullstack Development" program, a small practical assignment is also required.
• For the "Business and Management" program: Instead of an interview, applicants need to submit a video.

To apply for these programs, you need a Finnish residence permit, Finnish citizenship, or a valid long-term visa.

Required: An IELTS Academic Overall Score of at least 6.0 or a YKI Intermediate certificate.

Important: For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

TREDU is one of the largest colleges in Finland, located in Tampere, offering free English-language education across multiple campuses.

• Business and Management
• Restaurant and Catering Services
• Tourism (Hotel Services)
• Cleaning and Facility Management

Admission Requirements:

Finnish language proficiency: A1.3 level is required for "Business and Management" and "Restaurant and Catering Services" programs; A2.2 level is required for "Tourism (Hotel Services)" program.
EU Residence Permit: Required for admission.
Entrance Exam: Interview in Tampere.
An IELTS Academic Overall Score of at least 6.0 is an advantage.

Important: For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

The Helsinki Culinary School provides top-quality education for its students. What should a restaurant chef be capable of? They must be excellent at cooking, able to create menus, and present their dishes expertly.

Programs Offered:

• Culinary Arts: Chef

Admission Requirements:

• Admission is based on the results of an aptitude test.
• Knowledge of the Finnish language is an advantage.

Important: For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

A popular program for those who want to study business in English for free:

• Business and Management

Admission Requirements:

• Entrance Exam: Finnish language test (A2.1 level) and interview in English. English proficiency at B1.2 level is required.
• A Finnish residence permit or citizenship is required for admission.

Important: For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

Varia College in Vantaa offers two free programs in English:

• Restaurant Services and Catering
• Tourism
  
  

Admission Requirements:

• A certificate of Finnish language proficiency (A2.2 level) is required.
• Preference is given to students residing in Finland.
• For the "Tourism" program, an education equivalent to 12 years is required.
  
  

Important: For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

The Turku Vocational Institute offers two free programs in English:

• Restaurant Services and Catering: Cook
• Cleaning and Facility Management

Admission Requirements:

• An interview is required; applicants for the "Cleaning and Facility Management" program will also be invited to take a language test.
• A Finnish residence permit or citizenship is required for admission.

For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

Omnia College offers the widest selection of free programs in English for both school students and adults.

Programs Offered:

• Business Management
• Information Technology (Software Developer)
• Cleaning and Facility Management
• Restaurant Services and Catering: Cook
• Junior Medical Staff: Elderly Care and Rehabilitation

Admission Requirements:

• For the medical programs, Finnish language proficiency at level A2.2 is required.
• For the "Cleaning and Facility Management" and "Restaurant Services and Catering: Cook" programs, knowledge of the Finnish language is not required.
• For other programs, Finnish language proficiency at level A2.1 is required.
• An IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.0 or YKI Intermediate is an advantage.

Entrance exam: interview and test in both English and Finnish.

For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

Vamia College offers free programs in English for both adults and school students.

• Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology: Welder (intake in 2026)
• Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology: Machinist (intake in 2025)
• Engineering (Mechanic) (intake in 2024)
• Cook or Waitstaff

Admission Requirements:

• A Duolingo English test with a minimum score of 85 or an IELTS Academic Overall Score of 5.5 is required.
• The most suitable candidates will be invited for an online interview.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the start of studies.

For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

Admission Statistics for 2023:

• Machinist: 432 applications / 20 places
• Cook: 4569 applications / 31 places
• Waitstaff: 2177 applications / 29 places

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

College in Seinäjoki offers the following programs in English:

• Practical Nurse
• Electrical Engineering and Automation Technology: Automation Assembler
• Restaurant and Catering Services

Admission Requirements:

• Entrance exam: interview and tests in both English and Finnish
• Finnish language proficiency at level B1.1 is required

For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

This college offers the following programs in English:

• Cleaning and Facility Management
• Restaurant Services and Catering: Cook
• Food Production: Baker-Confectioner
• Social and Health Care
• Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology

Admission Requirements:

• Applicants must submit a motivational video (2 minutes long)
• Online interview.
• A Duolingo English test with a minimum score of 85 is also required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the start of studies.

For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

This college offers the following program in English:

Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology

Admission Requirements:

• A good level of English proficiency and IT skills are required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Admission is based on a motivational video and an in-person interview.

For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

This college offers the following program in English:

• Restaurant Services and Catering: Cook

Admission Requirements:

• A good level of English proficiency is required (assessed during the interview).
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Admission is based on an in-person interview and a written exam.

For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

TREDU is one of the largest colleges in Finland, located in Tampere, offering free English-language education across multiple campuses.

• Business and Management
• Restaurant and Catering Services
• Tourism (Hotel Services)
• Cleaning and Facility Management

Admission Requirements:

Finnish language proficiency: A1.3 level is required for "Business and Management" and "Restaurant and Catering Services" programs; A2.2 level is required for "Tourism (Hotel Services)" program.
EU Residence Permit: Required for admission.
Entrance Exam: Interview in Tampere.
An IELTS Academic Overall Score of at least 6.0 is an advantage.

Important: For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

OSAO is one of the largest colleges in northern Finland, offering programs in:

• Business and Management
• Restaurant Services and Catering: Cook
• Tourism

Admission Requirements:

• Admission is based on an interview in Oulu, during which English language skills are also assessed.
• Basic proficiency in Finnish (level A1.3) is required.
• Priority is given to those with a residence permit in EU countries.
• Applicants to the "Restaurant Services and Catering: Cook" program must be 18 years old at the start of studies.

For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

Vamia College offers free programs in English for both adults and school students.

• Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology: Welder (intake in 2026)
• Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology: Machinist (intake in 2025)
• Engineering (Mechanic) (intake in 2024)
• Cook or Waitstaff

Admission Requirements:

• A Duolingo English test with a minimum score of 85 or an IELTS Academic Overall Score of 5.5 is required.
• The most suitable candidates will be invited for an online interview.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the start of studies.

For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

Admission Statistics for 2023:

• Machinist: 432 applications / 20 places
• Cook: 4569 applications / 31 places
• Waitstaff: 2177 applications / 29 places

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

Omnia College offers the widest selection of free programs in English for both school students and adults.

Programs Offered:

• Business Management
• Information Technology (Software Developer)
• Cleaning and Facility Management
• Restaurant Services and Catering: Cook
• Junior Medical Staff: Elderly Care and Rehabilitation

Admission Requirements:

• For the medical programs, Finnish language proficiency at level A2.2 is required.
• For the "Cleaning and Facility Management" and "Restaurant Services and Catering: Cook" programs, knowledge of the Finnish language is not required.
• For other programs, Finnish language proficiency at level A2.1 is required.
• An IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.0 or YKI Intermediate is an advantage.

Entrance exam: interview and test in both English and Finnish.

For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

This college offers the following programs in English:

• Cleaning and Facility Management
• Restaurant Services and Catering: Cook
• Food Production: Baker-Confectioner
• Social and Health Care
• Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology

Admission Requirements:

• Applicants must submit a motivational video (2 minutes long)
• Online interview.
• A Duolingo English test with a minimum score of 85 is also required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the start of studies.

For up-to-date information on the admission process, it's recommended to have an individual consultation.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

• When choosing a college, consider the entry requirements for English proficiency, the applicant’s age, the availability of an IELTS certificate, exam dates and formats, document submission deadlines, and the number of available study places (competition).

• You can apply for multiple programs, but no more than five.

UNiF's Advice

If you are unsure where and how to apply and which college in Finland to choose, book a consultation.

• To register for the entrance exam at a Finnish college, you need to collect and submit the necessary documents on time.

• The deadlines for submitting documents depend on the admission conditions of the chosen colleges.

UNiF's Advice

• Use our services and get a guarantee that your documents will be accepted by all educational institutions within the deadlines set by the colleges.

• The service includes selecting educational institutions, consultation on admission and document completeness, translation of all necessary documents, application submission and registration form filling, document delivery to selected colleges in Finland, registration for the entrance exam, issuance of an invitation to the entrance exam, and instructions on how to conduct it.

The exam format varies by college. It may include an interview, a written test, a math test, and an English language test. Some programs require knowledge of the Finnish language.

UNiF's Advice

The earlier you start preparing for the entrance exams, the higher the chances of successful admission. UNiF offers preparation courses for admission to Finland starting from age 14.

• The dates for college entrance exams in Finland depend on the chosen educational institution. Usually, they are held in April or November each year.

• To receive an invitation to the exam, you need to correctly complete and submit the documents to the admissions committee on time.

UNiF's Advice

UNiF helps its clients earn additional points in entrance exams at all colleges in Finland.

Several processes run parallel:

• Registration for studies
• Booking and paying for student housing
• Obtaining a residence permit card from the Finnish Immigration Service

UNiF's Advice

Successfully passing the entrance exams does not guarantee that you will go to study. It is essential to promptly provide the necessary documents to several organizations:

• The educational institution
• The organization providing housing
• The company issuing medical insurance for students in Finland
• The immigration service
• The embassy

UNiF can help you successfully manage all these tasks within the required deadlines.

Some colleges require an IELTS ACADEMIC certificate (from 5.5 points and above) as part of the application package.

However, even if the certificate is not mandatory, it significantly increases your chances of successful admission. IELTS ensures that you can cope with studying in English, which is especially important for the admissions committee.

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UNiF's Advice

At UNiF, you can quickly and effectively prepare for and pass the IELTS.

IELTS can be taken in many cities.

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Admission to some Finnish colleges requires passing a math test in English.

UNiF's Advice

A unique online course based on past exams will help you prepare for this part of the test quickly and conveniently.

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Essay writing is required for admission to almost any educational institution in Finland. To succeed, you must know the main types of essay formats and be able to compose them.

UNiF's advice

A unique online course based on past exams will help you prepare for this part of the exam quickly and conveniently.

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В зависимости от выбранной специальности Вам предстоит пройти групповое или индивидуальное собеседование.

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Мы знаем, что нужно, чтобы успешно пройти собеседование в любое учебное заведение Финляндии. Подготовка к этой части экзамена проводится индивидуально или в группах по Skype.

Подробнее про подготовку к собеседованию на английском языке.

На экзамене проверяется не только знания грамматики и лексики, но и использование языка, понимание текстов, умение использовать языковые навыки на практике.

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Подготовиться к такому тесту можно с преподавателем по Skype или самостоятельно по онлайн тестам с заданиями прошлых лет.

Подробнее про тест по английскому языку.

According to the official data from the Migration Service, at least 6,720 euros are required for living. This amount is enough for a student's accommodation and meals for a year.

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Every student has the right to apply for and receive student housing in any city in Finland.

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According to calculations by the Finnish Migration Service, a student needs 560 euros per month for housing and meals. A residence permit card also provides discounts on public transport and meals in student cafes and canteens. Groceries can be purchased at nearby stores with discounts.

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