Finland Joint Application January 2027: Dates, Fees and Money to Show
Finland's joint application for bachelor's and master's programmes starting in August or September 2027 runs for only two weeks: 7 to 21 January 2027, on Studyinfo.fi. Pakistani applicants pay a €100 application fee, and most will pay tuition of about €9,000 to €20,000 a year. Facts checked with Study in Finland, the Finnish National Agency for Education and the Finnish Immigration Service on 21 October 2026.
Who this is for: Pakistani students who want to start an English-taught bachelor's or master's degree in Finland in autumn 2027.
When is the January 2027 joint application?
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Joint application opens | 7 January 2027 |
| Joint application closes | 21 January 2027 |
| Studies start | August or September 2027 |
Some programmes run their own separate application with different dates. Check each programme's page on Studyinfo.fi, Finland's official application portal, before you rely on the joint dates.
Source: Study in Finland, joint application news (1 Sep 2026). Last verified 21 Oct 2026.
Do Pakistani students pay an application fee?
Yes. Applicants from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland have paid a €100 application fee for bachelor's and master's applications since 1 January 2025. You can submit your application before paying, but an application whose fee is not paid is not processed. In the January 2025 round, about 6,000 applications were removed for this reason, so pay on time.
Sources: Finnish National Agency for Education, January 2025 round and January 2026 round. Last verified 21 Oct 2026.
How much is tuition in Finland?
Students from outside the EU and EEA usually pay tuition for English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes. Fees typically range from €9,000 to €20,000 a year, depending on the university and programme. Fee-paying students can often apply for scholarships from their university, so check the scholarship section of each programme you apply to.
Source: Study in Finland, fees and cost of living. Last verified 21 Oct 2026.
How much money do I need for the residence permit?
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) asks students to have at least €800 per month for living costs. For studies of a year or longer, that means €9,600 in your bank account when you apply.
| Your situation | What you must show |
|---|---|
| Studies of 1 year or longer | €9,600 for living costs |
| Tuition not yet paid | First year's tuition plus the living-cost money |
| Tuition already paid | Proof of payment, plus the living-cost money |
| Tuition scholarship | The university's scholarship certificate, plus the living-cost money |
| Grant for living costs | The grant counts. Example: a €2,000 grant reduces €9,600 to €7,600 |
Migri accepts a bank statement covering the last 6 months, in your own name, showing the bank and the currency. Sponsorship agreements from relatives or friends are not accepted on their own. Money set aside for living costs cannot be counted for tuition.
Study in Finland suggests budgeting about €900 to €1,200 a month in practice, depending on the city, which is more than the legal minimum.
Sources: Migri, income requirement for students and Study in Finland, fees and cost of living. Last verified 21 Oct 2026.
How do I prepare before 7 January?
- Shortlist programmes now on Studyinfo.fi and note each one's admission requirements and document list.
- Check whether each programme uses the joint application or its own separate application.
- Gather documents early: degree certificates, transcripts and proof of English, as each programme requires.
- Plan your money: the €100 fee, a tuition budget, and €9,600 for living costs for the permit, held in your own account.
- Look up scholarships offered by each university for fee-paying students.
Checklist: Finland January 2027
- Programmes shortlisted on Studyinfo.fi
- Joint application or separate application confirmed for each
- Application submitted between 7 and 21 January 2027
- €100 application fee paid
- Tuition budget checked per programme (typically €9,000 to €20,000 a year)
- University scholarships checked
- €9,600 for living costs (plus unpaid tuition) ready in your own account for the residence permit
What to do next
Two weeks is a short window. Set a deadline alert for your Finnish programmes on AbroadDreaming so you hear about any change before 7 January.
By the AbroadDreaming Editorial Team. Facts checked against official sources on 21 October 2026. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team before publishing. Dates and fees can change, so always confirm on Studyinfo.fi and migri.fi.