Study in Finland from Bangladesh

Top-rated education system, English-taught programmes and tuition scholarships.

Quick answer: Students apply through Studyinfo, then for a residence permit for studies from Migri.

Last checked: 25 October 20268 universities in our finder

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Funds

EUR 800 a month; EUR 9,600 for a year or more

Official source, re-check due

Work

About 30 hours a week on average

Official source, re-check due

Tuition

About EUR 8,000 to 18,000 a year

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Intakes

Autumn (main joint application in January)

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Bangladesh-specific notes

Many universities offer tuition-fee scholarships: read each university's own page.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Apply in the joint application on Studyinfo.
Accept the place and pay tuition.
Apply for the residence permit on Enter Finland.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Finland (estimate)

Per year	EUR	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	EUR 8,000 to EUR 18,000	BDT 11.3 lakh to BDT 25.4 lakh
Living (typical)	EUR 9,600	BDT 13.5 lakh

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Scholarships for Finland

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks

PhD

How to apply: Apply to individual funded projects advertised on EURAXESS Official source, re-check due
Allowance: Living allowance EUR 4,250 a month in the 2026 call Official source, re-check due
Mobility rule: Not more than 12 months in the host country in the last 3 years Official source, re-check due

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Master's

Coverage: Full scholarships offered by each joint programme Confirm with counsellor
Deadlines: Most close between October and January; check each programme Confirm with counsellor

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Finland from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is EUR 8,000 to EUR 18,000 a year (about BDT 11.3 lakh to BDT 25.4 lakh), plus living costs of roughly EUR 9,600 a year (about BDT 13.5 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Finland?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.

Can I work while studying in Finland?

About 30 hours a week on average. Check the current rule on the official immigration page.

What are the intakes in Finland?

Autumn (main joint application in January). Apply 6 to 10 months before the intake you want.