Who has to pay?

Finnish universities have recently introduced tuition fees. The fees are only applicable to new master’s degree students from outside the EU or EEA countries who start their studies in autumn 2017.

Who will not have to pay?
•    The fees are not applicable to exchange or doctoral students
•    EU/EEA citizens or their family members (spouse / children)
•    Students who are already residing in Finland or another EU country on a permanent basis (i.e. are equivalent to EU citizens)

Size of fee

The fee is 8 000 € per academic year. The fee will be equal for all Master-level programmes.

How do I pay the fee?

The fee can be paid via bank transfer.

The fee can be paid in two instalments.

The first instalment has to be paid at the end of June, before starting studies. The second instalment is due in January.

Sufficient funds to support living in Finland (residence permit)

Student Union membership fee

All degree students are automatically members of the Student Union and can benefit from a number of services and discounts. Please see the information on the membership fee for the current academic year on the Student Union’s website. Membership in the Union is voluntary for exchange and doctoral students.

Estimated monthly budget

In Finland, the general cost of living is approximately the same as in other EU countries. In the north of Finland living expenses are usually lower than in the south. Living expenses in Rovaniemi for a student average 600–900 € per month. Following is the estimated monthly budget for a master's degree student:

Leisure activities in Rovaniemi

Example prices for food and study supplys at the University