Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Who has to pay?

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

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)

Amount of fee

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

The tuition fee is an academic fee. The tuition fee does not cover the living costs such as accommodation, meals, and transportation. All students are required to finance their living costs by themselves.

How do I pay the fee?

If you have to pay for a tuition fee, you will receive an invoice together with your acceptance letter. The fee can be paid via bank transfer.

The fee has to be paid in full by the due date given in the invoice. Failure to pay will result in the cancelling of the student’s acceptance and revoking of the study right. Applicants eligible to full tuition scholarships are exempted from paying the tuition fee.

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