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Your Finland Life, Fully Guided

Choose your path — everything is organised, clear, and ready for you.

Study in Finland

Universities, UAS, vocational colleges, PhD programmes, nursing, visa process, and student life — everything about studying in Finland.

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Work in Finland

How to find jobs, seasonal work, daily job updates, cleaning and warehouse jobs, CV tips, and mandatory work cards.

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Find an Apartment

Private rentals, city housing, asumisoikeus, buying a house, housing benefit from Kela, and tenant rights in Finland.

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Study in Finland

Universities, UAS, vocational, PhD, nursing & more

Study Visa Process

How to apply for a student residence permit in Finland — step by step, by yourself.

Universities in Finland

Top Finnish universities, how to apply, tuition fees, and English-language programmes.

Universities of Applied Sciences (AMK) — practical degrees, how to apply, and what to expect.

PhD Studies in Finland

Doctoral programmes, funding, how to find a supervisor, and PhD life in Finland.

Nursing Studies

How to study nursing in Finland, language requirements, and career prospects after graduation.

Bachelor Studies

Bachelor's degree programmes in Finland — in English and Finnish. How to apply and what to expect.

Master's degree programmes, scholarships, and how to apply as an international student.

Vocational Studies

Ammattikoulu (vocational school) — practical skills training for trades, healthcare, IT, and more.

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Work in Finland

Job search, seasonal, cleaning, warehouse & daily updates

How to Search Jobs

Job portals, CV tips, cover letters, and how to apply for jobs in Finland as an immigrant.

Berry picking, farm work, summer jobs. How to apply directly to farms and what to expect.

Daily Job Updates

Fresh job listings every day — cleaning, restaurant, delivery, and logistics jobs. Check daily.

How to find cleaning jobs in Finland — hotels, offices, hospitals. No Finnish required for many roles.

Logistics, packing, sorting, and delivery jobs. Top employers and how to apply directly.

Restaurant Jobs

Kitchen helper, dishwasher, and café jobs — available without Finnish language skills.

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Housing in Finland

Private rental, city housing, asumisoikeus & buying

Vuokraovi, Oikotie, Facebook groups — how to find and rent a private apartment in Finland.

City Housing (Kaupunki)

Affordable city-owned rental apartments — Heka (Helsinki), Tampere Housing, and others.

Right-of-occupancy housing — a Finnish system between renting and owning. How it works.

Buy a House in Finland

How to buy property in Finland as an immigrant — mortgage, process, costs, and tips.

Housing Benefit (Asumistuki)

Kela's housing allowance — who qualifies, how to apply, and how much you can receive.

Student Housing

HOAS, TOAS, and other student housing foundations — affordable rooms for students in Finland.

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Mandatory Work Cards

Required before you can work in certain jobs in Finland

Hygiene Pass (Hygieniapassi)

Required for restaurant, café, and food industry work. Online exam, available in English.

€55 · Lifetime

Safety Card (Työturvallisuuskortti)

Required for warehouse, construction, and logistics jobs. Online course, 1 day.

€75 · 5 Years

Required to serve alcohol in bars and restaurants. Online course and exam.

~€30 · 5 Years

First Aid (EA1)

Basic first aid certificate — required for some care and education roles. 1-day course.

~€80 · 3 Years

Finnish Driving Licence

How to convert your foreign licence or get a new Finnish driving licence.

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Finnish Government & Official Services

Key institutions every immigrant in Finland needs to know

Finnish Immigration Service — residence permits, renewals, and visa applications.

Finnish Police — biometric registration, passport applications, and ID cards.

DVV (Maistraatti)

Population register — henkilötunnus, address registration, and civil status records.

Social insurance — healthcare, housing benefit, child benefit, unemployment, and study grants.

Verohallinto (Tax)

Finnish Tax Administration — tax card, tax returns, and income tax information.

Employment services — job placement, free Finnish courses, and integration training.

All Finnish government services in one place — digital authentication and e-services.

Kaupunki (City)

Your city's official website — local services, housing, schools, and social services.

hel.fi / tampere.fi

Apply to all Finnish schools, vocational colleges, and universities in one portal.