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Study nursing and midwifery in Finland

The universities in Finland, what a year of study costs there, and what the government register says about each one.

Photo: Nursing, by Linda Bartlett (Photographer), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Open a university below and use Visit their website to see its nursing and midwifery courses. Costs, visa and work rules are in the Finland guide.

Studying in Finland at a glance

Tuition a year
EUR 8,000 to EUR 20,000
Living costs a month
EUR 900 to EUR 1,200
First year, all in, from
EUR 19,400
Money to show for the visa
EUR 9,600
Work during term
30 hours a week
Stay to work after
2 years

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for nursing and midwifery can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study nursing and midwifery in Finland?

Tuition for international students runs from EUR 8,000 to EUR 20,000 a year, and living costs from EUR 900 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 19,400. Fees for nursing and midwifery can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Finland?

Yes, up to 30 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Finland after I graduate?

Yes: Residence permit to look for work gives you 2 years.

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26 universities in Finland.

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