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Finland vs Estonia: what a year of study costs
Estonia is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 13,800 to 14,100 less for a first year.
fromup to Tuition, 12 months of living costs and the visa fee.
Side by side
| Figure |  Finland |  Estonia |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | EUR 8,000 to 20,000 | EUR 1,500 to 15,000 |
| Living costs, 12 months | EUR 10,800 to 14,400 | EUR 3,600 to 6,000 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 600 | EUR 225 |
| First year, all in | EUR 19,400 to 35,000 | EUR 5,300 to 21,200 |
| Money to show for the visa | EUR 9,600 | EUR 10,560 |
| Work during term | 30 hours a week | Not published |
| Stay to work after | 2 years | 9 months |
| Figures checked | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 |
Every figure is from the Finland and Estonia guides, where each one links to its official source with the date we checked it. Living costs are the published monthly range times twelve. Converted at the day's rate (2026-11-08). Rates by Exchange Rate API.
Questions
Is it cheaper to study in Finland or Estonia?
Estonia is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 13,800 to 14,100 less for a first year. A first year in Finland costs about EUR 19,400 to 35,000 and in Estonia about EUR 5,300 to 21,200, counting tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee, from each country's official sources.
How much money do I need to show for a student visa in Finland and Estonia?
Finland: EUR 9,600 a year. Estonia: EUR 10,560 a year.