Finnish education is number one in the world according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), it is their national brand along with Nokia phones. The quality of education is due to several factors, the main one being that the Finnish education system is good at more than just one thing. In Finland, 99% of the population completes the compulsory 9 grades, 90% complete secondary school, and half of young people have a master's degree. But the wonders of Finnish education do not end there, quite a large number of adult residents participate in lifelong learning, constantly acquiring new skills and improving their old ones. Studying here is a national hobby!
In Finland, the teaching profession is the most respected in society, being a teacher is an honor and therefore it is much more difficult to be accepted into a faculty of pedagogy in Finland than to be accepted to study medicine, law and other usually competitive specialties. All teachers, from primary school to university teachers, are very well prepared and trained for their profession. These and many other factors make Finland the country with the best education system and completely free for students from Bulgaria. In Finland is a country absolutely free of private schools and universities!
There are 14 universities and 23 universities of applied sciences in Finland. You can choose from 400 bachelor's and master's programs in English, in which about 20,000 international students study.
Why choose to study in Finland?
- Very modern study conditions and world-renowned universities entering the international rankings of the best universities
- Stunning nature – the land of thousand lakes
- Large international community – you will never feel out of place in Finland, because there are many foreigners with whom Finns communicate without problems.
- Strong local culture. Finns, like all Scandinavians, are rumored to be reserved, but in fact, when you get to know them, you realize that they are warm and friendly people. They love to drink coffee and are the biggest consumers of this drink in the world – the average Finn drinks 12 kg of coffee a year, so in their cities you can always find a large amount of coffee shops where Finns socialize.
- Safety - the capital Helsinki is the second safest capital in the world, the crime rate is very low. The most dangerous thing that can happen to you is to run into a moose on the country roads
- Everyone speaks English – Finland ranks 4th according to the English Proficiency Index. Everyone speaks English and you will have no problem getting by there with just that language.
- Finland is the 2nd country in the world with the best standard of living according to the Social Progress Index
Frequently asked questions
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Ways to apply
In Finland, the application is based on documents. In some cases, it is necessary to take an additional exam on-site or online. It all depends on the program and the university. Check with your Study Buddy about the requirements for the program of your choice.
Application deadlines
In Finland, applications are made within a few weeks in January and March for bachelor's programs starting in the summer semester and from November to January for master's programs starting in the summer semester. Some programs also have the option of starting in the winter semester, so it is necessary to consult with Study Buddy about the possibilities of applying to the program of your choice.
Health insurance in Finland
The European Health Insurance Card is valid in Finland. As a Bulgarian student in an EU member state, you have the opportunity to benefit from free health insurance. Using the services of Study Buddy, you will get more information about this.
Currency
In Finland, the currency is the euro. The exchange rate of the euro is 0.51 EUR = 1 BGN.
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Sample costs of living in Finland are:
Cost Price Student Room Rent €300-500 Dining in an inexpensive restaurant €10 Bread in a supermarket €1.7 Milk 1l in a supermarket €0.9 Package of eggs 12 pcs in a supermarket €1.8 Public transport ticket €3 -
It is possible to travel to Finland only with a Bulgarian identity card. You need to register with the Finnish Immigration Service, which Study Buddy will give you more information about.
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