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🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland · Public
University of Helsinki Fees for Indian Students
Helsinki (Helsinki) is known for Finland's oldest and largest university. Below: tuition, living costs in Helsinki & Espoo, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹62 lakh – ₹74 lakh
- Tuition €13,000 – €18,000 a year
- Intakes: August/September (main
- Typical loan ₹43 lakh – ₹66 lakh
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How much does Helsinki cost for Indian students?
A 2-year master's at University of Helsinki costs about ₹62 lakh – ₹74 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of €13,000 – €18,000 a year, living costs of about €14,500 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh. Most families borrow ₹43 lakh – ₹66 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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Helsinki at a glance
- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Finland's oldest and largest university
- Tuition (international)
- €13,000 – €18,000 a year
- Living costs used
- €14,500 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹62 lakh – ₹74 lakh
- Intakes
- August/September (main, joint application in January), some January starts
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Work during study
- Up to 30 hours a week on average during term; full-time in holidays
- After graduation
- Residence permit of up to 2 years to look for work after graduation
- Official website
- helsinki.fi
Fee breakdown
Helsinki cost for Indian students
2-year master's, at €1 ≈ ₹109. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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Helsinki vs similar universities in Finland
The 6 closest by total cost; 6 of them cost less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Helsinki & Espoo
Finland's capital region and gaming/tech hub. A room in shared housing usually costs €550 – €850 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is €12,900 – €16,500.
For the cost table we use €14,500 a year — planning figure for Helsinki & Espoo: shared housing, food, transport and insurance. During your studies you can work up to 30 hours a week on average during term; full-time in holidays.
Funding
How Indian students fund Helsinki
Typical loan: ₹43 lakh – ₹66 lakh. EMIs on a ₹54 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to Helsinki for the August/September 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at Helsinki and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on Helsinki's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹43 lakh – ₹66 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Residence permit for studies (Migri, via Enter Finland): apply through the Studyinfo joint application for most programs.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is €13,000 – €18,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹62 lakh – ₹74 lakh.
At €1 ≈ ₹109, a year's tuition is about ₹14 lakh – ₹20 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 6 cost less in total and 0 cost more. Helsinki's tuition is above the middle of our Finland list.
Yes, within visa rules: up to 30 hours a week on average during term; full-time in holidays. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹43 lakh – ₹66 lakh.
August/September (main, joint application in January), some January starts. Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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