Cost of studying in Finland

Studying in Finland costs an EU student around €12,480 a year: no tuition at public universities, plus about €1,040 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €12,000 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 9 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.

Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from Studyinfo.fi (as of 2025/26). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.

What a year costs, compared

North Macedonia€5,920

Bosnia and Herzegovina€6,552

Bulgaria€6,968

Poland€7,380

Romania€7,840

Serbia€8,040

Slovakia€8,628

Croatia€8,762

Finland€12,480

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Finland?

Studying in Finland costs an EU student around €12,480 a year: no tuition at public universities, plus about €1,040 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €12,000 in tuition instead.

How much is tuition in Finland for EU students?

Public universities in Finland typically charge EU/EEA students no tuition fees. Private universities and some programmes charge their own fees — always check the university's page.

How much do international (non-EU) students pay in Finland?

Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €12,000 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.

What are living costs for a student in Finland?

Plan for roughly €1,040 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €12,480 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.

Last updated 2026-09-15.