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There are no general Finnish government scholarships or fully funded national scholarship schemes for bachelor's or master's degree students. Prospective students should be cautious of misleading advertisements claiming the existence of fully funded Finland government scholarships that cover travel and living expenses.

Individual universities offer competitive scholarships or tuition fee waivers for non-EU/EEA students. These awards usually cover tuition fees only and do not cover living costs, meaning students must finance their everyday expenses independently.

Living costs in Finland are approximately €900 to €1,200 per month, covering food, accommodation, and transport, while the official minimum requirement set by the Finnish Immigration Service Migri is €800 per month. Doctoral programmes do not charge tuition fees regardless of nationality, though doctoral students must secure their own living expenses through paid positions or research funding.

International students are permitted to work up to 30 hours per week on average during the academic year and full-time during holidays. However, finding employment can be challenging without local language skills, and earnings should not be relied upon as the primary funding plan.