The Finland university admission process runs through Studyinfo.fi, Finland's official national application portal, with most Bachelor's and Master's programs using a Joint Application period in January for studies starting in September. At Study in Finland, We guide Bangladeshi students through each step, from choosing a program to submitting documents and confirming admission.
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Most Finnish universities use the Joint Application at Studyinfo.fi, typically open in January for a September intake, with results published by late May and an offer-acceptance deadline in early July. Some programs use separate, rolling admissions instead - always check the specific program's deadline.
The table below outlines the general admission process for Bangladeshi students applying to Finnish universities and Universities of Applied Sciences.
| Step | What Happens | Typical Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Research programs | Choose university/UAS and program via Studyinfo.fi | 6–12 months before intake |
| 2. Check eligibility | Confirm academic and English proficiency requirements | Before applying |
| 3. Apply via Studyinfo.fi | Submit Joint Application (up to 6 programs) or separate application | January (Joint Application) |
| 4. Pay application fee | Required for non-EU/EEA applicants since 2025 | At time of application |
| 5. Upload documents | Certificates, transcripts, English test scores, SOP/CV | Within ~1 week of application deadline |
| 6. Entrance exam/interview (if required) | Program-dependent | February–April |
| 7. Admission results published | Offers sent via Studyinfo.fi | By late May |
| 8. Accept offer | Confirm your study place | Early July deadline |
| 9. Pay tuition (if applicable) | Required before residence permit application | After acceptance |
| 10. Apply for residence permit | Via Enter Finland (Migri) | After tuition payment/acceptance |
Most Finnish universities use a single main intake in September, with the Joint Application period held in January. A smaller number of programs offer a January intake with applications in autumn (typically late August–September). Application periods vary by program - always confirm the specific deadline on Studyinfo.fi or the university's own page.
| Intake | Application Period | Results Published | Accept Offer By |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 7–21 January 2026 | By 27 May 2026 | 9 July 2026 |
| Autumn 2026 (secondary/rolling) | 31 August – 10 September 2026 | By 19 November 2026 | 26 November 2026 |
Studyinfo.fi is Finland's official national application portal, used by all Finnish universities and Universities of Applied Sciences. Bangladeshi applicants create one account, search for programs, and can apply to up to six programs in a single Joint Application, ranked in order of preference. If accepted to more than one, only the highest-ranked offer can be confirmed.
Since January 2025, applicants from outside the EU/EEA must pay a non-refundable application fee as part of the Studyinfo.fi process - this fee does not guarantee admission.
Apply directly through Studyinfo.fi →Applicants typically need to upload the following within about one week of the application deadline:
Selection methods vary by university and program. Some Bachelor's programs (such as at Aalto University and University of Turku) accept SAT scores as part of admission. Other programs require a university-specific entrance exam, and arts programs - such as those at University of the Arts Helsinki - require a portfolio submission or audition.
Compare admission approaches by university →Admission results for the January Joint Application are typically published by late May, with an acceptance deadline in early July. Once you accept your offer, the next steps are paying tuition fees (if applicable) and applying for your residence permit, which requires proof of tuition payment or sufficient funds.
See the financial requirements for your residence permit →| Time Before Intake | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 12 months before | Research programs, confirm eligibility, take English proficiency test |
| 8–10 months before | Prepare documents (SOP, CV, transcripts, recommendation letters) |
| 7 months before (January) | Submit Joint Application via Studyinfo.fi |
| 4–5 months before (May) | Receive admission results |
| 3 months before (July) | Accept offer, pay tuition if applicable |
| 2–3 months before | Apply for residence permit via Enter Finland |
| 1 month before | Arrange accommodation, insurance, travel |
Applying to Finnish universities involves multiple deadlines, portals, and document requirements that are easy to get wrong. Study in Finland supports Bangladeshi students with:
Admission decisions are made by Finnish universities and the Studyinfo.fi system, not by any consultancy - our role is to help you submit the strongest, most complete application possible.
Most Finnish universities use the Joint Application at Studyinfo.fi, which typically opens in January for programs starting in September. Some programs also offer a smaller intake with applications in late August–September.
Through the Joint Application, you can apply to up to six programs in a single application, ranked in order of preference.
Yes. Since January 2025, applicants from outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland must pay a non-refundable application fee through Studyinfo.fi. This fee does not guarantee admission.
For the January Joint Application, results are typically published by late May, with a deadline to accept your offer in early July.
No. Some programs use SAT scores, some use university-specific entrance exams, and others (such as arts programs) require a portfolio or audition. Requirements vary by university and program.
No. Studyinfo.fi has explicitly warned that claims of "fully funded Finland government scholarships" circulating online are misleading. Scholarships in Finland are typically partial tuition waivers offered by individual universities, not full government funding.
