Study in Finland - Key Information

Application Process & Fees

• Application Fee: €100 (one fee for multiple universities)

• Acceptance Letter: After acceptance, sponsor documents are required.

  • Sponsor Requirements: Sponsor must show a minimum of €560 per month for 12 months (€7,000 in total). In BDT, this is approximately 10 to 11 lakh Taka.

  • FDR: Accepted as proof of funds. Sponsor can be anyone willing to transfer funds to the student's account.

Tuition Fees

• Payment Deadline: Tuition fee is to be paid within 10 to 15 days of receiving the offer letter (specific amount mentioned in the acceptance letter).

• Tuition Fee:

  • Per Year: Approximately €9,000. (Sometimes More, University tuition increases every year)

  • Early Bird Scholarship: Available for some programs.

  • LUT University: €12,000 per year.

  • HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences: For one semester, the fee is for 6 months of tuition.

Visa Requirements

• Visa Process:

  • Documents: After receiving the acceptance letter, sponsors' documents must be submitted.

  • Interviews: VFS will conduct the interview, and a representative from the Finland embassy will be present.

  • Living Expenses: Must be covered by the sponsor.

  • Tuition Fee: Must be paid before the visa application.

Sponsor's Documents

1. Bank Statement: 6-month statement with a balance of 40-50 lakh BDT.

2. FDR (Fixed Deposit Receipt): Accepted; funds must be transferred to the student's account.

3. Tuition Fee Payment: The student can pay from their own account as well.

4. Income Source: Proof of income is required.

   • For Business Owners: Business license required.

   • For Employed Individuals: Job certificate required.

5. Minimum Income Requirement:

   • Employee: Minimum income of 1 lakh BDT per month.

   • Business Owner: No income limitation.

6. Salary Statement: 6 months' salary statement is helpful.

Work Opportunities

• Part-Time Work: Students can work part-time (up to 20 hours per week, though many work more) in jobs like:

  • Delivery Jobs

  • Restaurant and Catering Jobs (if they know English)

Post-Graduation Opportunities

• PR: After completing 4 years of study, students are eligible for Permanent Residency (PR).

  • Citizenship: After 5 years, students may apply for citizenship.

Transfer Opportunities

• Germany or USA: Students who complete 60 credits in the Bachelor's program can transfer to universities in Germany or the USA (only for Bachelor's programs).

• Vocational Institutions: International students can transfer to vocational institutions, which are free of charge.

Living in Finland

• Weather: Cold weather is common.

• Post-Visa Process: After visa approval, a resident card will be mailed to Bangladesh. The student will need to show their passport to pick it up from VFS in Bangladesh.

Visa Success Rate

• Visa Success: Almost 99% success rate if all documents are in order.

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