How to Use Studyinfo.fi: A Step-by-Step Guide for Bangladeshi Applicants (2027)

The Finnish admissions ecosystem, in one table

Bangladeshi applicants often run into six or seven different websites and are not sure which one matters. This table separates them.

The key distinction: Study in Finland informs you, Studyinfo.fi is where you apply, and Migri is where you get permission to enter and stay. At Study in Finland, sorting out which site does what is the first thing we cover with students from Dhaka, Chattogram and across Bangladesh.

Joint application vs separate application

Studyinfo runs two kinds of application windows, and picking the wrong window is a common reason applicants miss their intake.

In a joint application you can apply to up to six degree programmes from different fields and institutions and rank them yourself. If you are admitted to a higher-ranked choice, your lower choices drop out automatically. For the January 2027 cycle, our January 2027 intake guide explains exactly how the autumn round works. Studyinfo had not yet confirmed every autumn 2027 date at the time of writing, so confirm the final dates on the portal.

The 8 steps to apply on Studyinfo.fi

1. Find your programme. Search by subject, institution, language of instruction and degree level on Studyinfo.fi.
2. Check eligibility. Confirm you meet the programme's requirements before you start. Our HSC eligibility breakdown covers this for Bangladeshi HSC graduates.
3. Create your My Studyinfo account. International applicants register with an email address and log in to fill in the form.
4. Fill in the application form. Some institutions do not allow saving a draft, so have your details ready before you begin. The University of Helsinki's master's application is one example.
5. Rank your choices. List up to six programmes in the order you actually prefer them. Your ranking decides which offer you receive.
6. Upload your attachments. Missing required documents can get an application rejected.
7. Pay the application fee. Non-EU/EEA applicants pay €100 during the form.
8. Submit, then review. At many institutions you can edit your application until the application period closes, and can add missing attachments for a short period after.

Selection methods you may see

After the form, your programme decides how it selects students. If you are still deciding between a research university and a UAS, our university vs. UAS comparison explains how selection differs. UASinfo.fi lists the methods used for English-taught UAS programmes: certificate-based selection, the International UAS Exam, the SAT, and the Vallu entrance examination service. Universities may add their own entrance exams or interviews. The programme page on Studyinfo.fi always states which method applies, so read it before you assume you need to sit an exam.

The €100 application fee, explained

The fee was introduced in 2025. Study in Finland has cited it as one likely reason international applicant numbers fell in the January 2026 round.

Attachments: what to upload now and what comes later

At the application stage, good-quality copies of your documents are usually enough. Officially certified copies are normally requested later, only if you are admitted. If a document is not in English, Finnish or Swedish, you need to upload an authorised translation together with the original. Each institution decides whether it needs certified translations or an apostille, and each attachment can have its own deadline. For Bangladeshi applicants, this means preparing an attested HSC transcript and an English translation early, because document processing takes time in Dhaka and cannot be rushed at the last minute.

After you submit

Results appear in your My Studyinfo account. If you are admitted to more than one programme, remember the one-study-place rule: you can accept only one study place per term in Finnish higher education. An admission letter tells you how to confirm your place and how to pay tuition, since deadlines are set by each institution. If you applied for a tuition fee scholarship, you did that in the same form, with no separate application.

Once admitted, start your residence permit application immediately. You apply online through Enter Finland, then attend an appointment at the nearest Finnish embassy or consulate for identity verification. Migri's current financial requirement for students is €800 per month, or €9,600 for a year of study. Confirm the current amount on Migri's website, since requirements are reviewed periodically.

Bangladesh by the numbers

Bangladesh is one of the most active applicant countries on Studyinfo. In the January 2026 joint application, which ran 7 to 21 January 2026, the Study in Finland figures were:

Bangladesh ranked second among applicant nationalities, which tells you two things: the programmes are well known to Bangladeshi students, and you will be competing with many applicants from your own country for the same places.

Do you need an agent to use Studyinfo.fi?

No. The portal is built for direct applicants. University Admissions Finland states plainly that it does not use agents to help applicants with their admissions, and the Studyinfo form is something you fill in yourself with your own account. Where a consultancy such as ours can genuinely help is the work around the form: choosing programmes that fit your grades and budget, preparing attested and translated documents correctly, tracking deadlines, and timing the residence permit. The form itself is yours to submit.

Common mistakes

1. Missing the right window. Applying in the wrong round, or missing a separate application's own deadline, costs you the intake.
2. Leaving the fee unpaid. An application with an unpaid fee is not processed, even if the form is complete.
3. Ranking by guesswork. Your ranking decides which offer you get, so order your six choices honestly.
4. Uploading incomplete attachments. A missing required document can lead to rejection, and translations must come from an authorised translator.

Frequently asked questions

Conclusion

Studyinfo.fi is simple once you separate it from the sites around it. Study in Finland informs, Studyinfo.fi is where you apply, UASinfo.fi explains UAS selection, and Migri handles your permit. Know your window, rank your six choices honestly, pay the €100 fee, and prepare attested, translated documents early. That is what turns an application into an offer.