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What you can study here
Source: from an official dataset, Register: opintopolku. Visit their website for the full course list.
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The programmes the government register records for this institution. Source: Opintopolku, read on 3 November 2026.
Studying in Finland
These apply to every international student in Finland, including at University of Oulu. Each figure shows where it came from and when we last checked it.
Money you must show
Plus the first year's tuition if you have not paid it yet. Living funds cannot be used to cover tuition.
Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), source re-checked 29 Sep 2026
Visa fee
First residence permit for studies, from 1 January 2026 (previously €450 and €550). €400 online for under-18s.
Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), source re-checked 30 Sep 2026
Work while you study
Averaged over the year, so full-time work in holidays is allowed if the yearly average stays within 30.
Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), source re-checked 29 Sep 2026
Stay after you graduate
Residence permit to look for work. Apply within five years of your study permit expiring. Unrestricted work.
Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), source re-checked 29 Sep 2026
The same rules for every institution in Finland; University of Oulu's own programme pages govern the exact dates and scores. Guide checked 24 Sep 2026.
Deadlines and intakes
The main route is the joint application through Studyinfo (opintopolku.fi), for English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes starting in autumn. The University of Helsinki gives the period for studies starting in autumn 2027 as 5-19 January 2027. Other universities use the joint application too, but some master's programmes run their own rounds: check each programme page.
Results normally come out in spring. Then you accept, pay the first year's tuition or show the funds, and apply for the permit. Finnish permit processing can take weeks to months at peak times, so apply the day you accept.
Language you need
English-taught programmes need no Finnish or Swedish. English test requirements are set by each university and programme: check the admissions page for accepted tests and minimum scores.
Outside universities and the tech sector, many part-time and graduate jobs expect Finnish, which is hard to learn quickly. The government has also said it will add a language competence requirement to study permits to prevent misuse; the details were not published when we checked. Take the Finnish courses your university offers from your first term if you want to stay.
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