Residence permit and health insurance

You should check in good time preferably already before you apply to Metropolia whether you need to apply for a residence permit for your studies in Finland and what kind of health insurance is required.

Sometimes these processes might take a while, so it is good to get started as soon as possible.

For more details, visit the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri).

Working in Finland

Your studies are your primary focus during your stay in Finland. However, it is typical that many students also work part-time while studying.

Finding a job might be challenging as typically many jobs require basic Finnish, the number of available part-time jobs is limited and there are many students including also Finnish students that compete of the same positions.

You should not rely on income from part-time job to cover your tuition fee and all living expenses.

Note, that Metropolia does not promise any employment opportunities during or after your studies.

Living costs and conditions in Finland

You should plan carefully what would be the needed budget that is needed to cover you living expenses.

The estimated cost of living in Finland, covering basic expenses such as accommodation, food, rent, phone & internet and transportation, is between 800–1300 € per month for single individual.

See Student's Guide for more details.

See Guide for living in Finland for more information.