International Business is the most popular specialty in Finland, available in cities like Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Joensuu, Lahti, Rovaniemi, Helsinki, Oulu, Lappeenranta, Seinäjoki, Kouvola, Tampere, and Vaasa.

It’s more of a humanities-focused program, with courses such as marketing, branding, HR, sales management, economics, and financial management. It is ideal for socially active individuals, helping to develop communication skills, teamwork, and determination.

Graduates can work in banks, insurance companies, offices, administration, trade, services, and more. This is the broadest specialty offered in Finland.

Duration is 3.5 years, including 6 months to 1 year of exchange studies abroad.  The last 6 months are dedicated to writing a thesis.

Then you can continue your studies in a master's degree (2 years). A master's degree in this specialty is intended mainly to improve the skills of working people, so classes are often held in the evening, online or on weekends. Work experience is required for admission.

After completing your studies, you can work in the management of any organization.

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Tourism is a humanities specialty for those who love to travel and want to work with people. It can be studied in cities such as Kajaani, Rovaniemi, Imatra, and Helsinki.

The bachelor's degree takes 3.5 years to complete. This includes six months to a year of study abroad through exchange programs. Another six months are allocated for writing a thesis.

The curriculum includes subjects like marketing, economics, and sales management, for those who wish to start their own business. However, the main focus is on developing client interaction skills, studying different cultural aspects, and learning foreign languages.

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Information Technology is rapidly evolving worldwide, making it a popular choice for applicants. Job placement after graduation is nearly guaranteed in any country. IT can be studied in cities like Helsinki, Turku, Oulu, Kuopio, Vaasa, Kokkola, Mikkeli, and Kouvola, where you can study both programming and game design.

The program focuses on programming, studying programming languages, website prototyping, and software development.

Graduates of these faculties are highly sought after since Finland uses IT in every sector, with a strategy of automating tasks that can be handled by computers. Moreover, learning Finnish is not required as English is used for programming.

Apart from the IT faculty, there's also a specialization in Business Information Technology, which is a combination of programming and online marketing. 

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Engineering in Finnish universities has several specializations: Logistics, Environmental Engineering, Materials Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Energy.

You can study in Jyväskylä, Mikkeli, Helsinki, Lappeenranta, Tampere.

Technical studies last 4 years, including six months to a year for exchange programs and another six months for writing a thesis.

After graduation, you can work as an engineer, environmental specialist, logistics expert, mechanical engineer, or in energy and environmental control organizations, monitoring water quality, air, and labor conditions.

Some universities also offer a dual degree, allowing you to study in Finland and another country, such as Germany.

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This program is available in two Finnish universities. It lasts 4.5 years and is entirely taught in English.

To be a seafarer, it’s important to adapt to different situations, not be afraid to take responsibility, and be flexible. These skills are emphasized during the course.

You will get used to the unique lifestyle on a ship, as practice on board is part of the curriculum.

At university, you will learn about:
— Navigation and ship management
— Transportation technology and economics
— Ship crew management and leadership skills
— Ship maintenance and structure
— Engines and mechanisms
— Maritime law and legislation
— Ship safety and emergency situations
— You will also receive a General Operator's Certificate (GOC)

Note: The maritime specialty is designed in accordance with the international STCW convention.

After obtaining a bachelor's degree, you can continue with a master’s program. Finland also offers a Maritime Management program in English.

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Healthcare professionals are currently in high demand in Finland, making medical studies in English highly popular among international students.

Medical studies are available in cities like Jyväskylä, Tornio, Helsinki, Kokkola, Lappeenranta, and Seinäjoki.

The specialty is called Nursing, but one Finnish university also offers Physiotherapy.

Note that three universities in Finland require proficiency in both English and Finnish, so be prepared to pass a Finnish language exam at certain institutions.

Graduates can work in clinics, hospitals, child consultation centers, elderly care homes, and other public or private healthcare facilities. One important feature of Finnish medical education is that after obtaining a bachelor’s degree, healthcare workers are authorized to independently see patients.

You can also open a private clinic or beauty salon since health and beauty are considered part of the same sector in Finland.

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If you are passionate about sports and want a higher education in this field, studying in English in Finland might be for you!

The course lasts 3.5 years, including internships and exchange programs.

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Admission conditions, entrance exams, tuition fees, and scholarships

Admission conditions, entrance exams, tuition fees, and scholarships

Admission conditions, entrance exams, tuition fees, and scholarships

Programs in "Business and Management"

Programs in "Information Technology"

Programs in "Economics and Finance"

Programs in "Engineering"

Programs in "Art"

Programs in "Tourism"

Programs in "Natural Resources"

You can apply to up to 6 universities, and take just one entrance exam, which doesn't necessarily have to be in Finland.

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If you're unsure which university or program to apply to, book a consultation.

To receive an invitation to the entrance exam for Finnish universities, you must submit the required documents on time. The deadlines and required documents depend on the chosen university.

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Use our services to ensure your documents are accepted by all universities on time. Our service includes selecting universities, application consultations, document translation, submitting applications, filling out registration forms, delivering documents to Finnish universities, registering for the entrance exam, and providing the exam invitation and instructions.

You can clarify deadlines, prices, and terms with a manager.

Each program has its own exam format, which can include an interview, written test, math test, and English test.

No knowledge of Finnish is required.

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For confident admission to Finnish universities, it is recommended to score at least 6 on the IELTS Academic test. UNiF can help you prepare in a way that suits you.

Exam dates depend on the chosen university, usually in April or November each year. Studies will begin in August or January respectively.

You must correctly submit documents to the admissions office to receive an exam invitation.

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You can travel to Finland for the exam with a regular Schengen visa, just bring your invitation, which we can help you obtain.

Several processes occur in parallel:

• University registration,
• Ordering and paying for student housing,
• Receiving a residence permit card from the Finnish Migration Service.

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Passing the entrance exams doesn’t automatically guarantee enrollment. You must submit necessary documents to several organizations quickly:

• The university,
• The housing organization,
• The student insurance company in Finland,
• The migration service, and
• The embassy.

The most crucial step is obtaining a residence permit, especially if the student is under 18.

UNiF will help you manage everything on time.

Finnish universities don’t require an IELTS Academic certificate for the application package. However, having a score of 6.0 or higher significantly increases your chances of success. IELTS assures universities that you can handle studying in English.

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UNiF can help you quickly and effectively prepare for IELTS. You can take the test in many cities.

All Finnish universities require a math test in English.

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Our unique online course, based on previous exam tests, will help you prepare quickly and conveniently.

Writing essays is required for nearly every Finnish university, so you need to know the main essay formats and how to write them.

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Our unique online course will help you prepare for this part of the exam.

Some universities conduct individual or group interviews. For example, this is mandatory for the International Business program.

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We know what it takes to pass the interview in any Finnish education institution. Preparation can be done via Skype.

This test checks grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and practical language use. The exam is pass/fail, but with an IELTS score of 6.0, you’re almost guaranteed to pass.

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Prepare for IELTS with a tutor via Skype or by using our online tests.

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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