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Finland

How long your studies take depends on the type of institution:

university – a bachelor's degree takes 3 years, a master's another 2 years,
university of applied sciences – a bachelor's takes 3.5 to 4.5 years and a master's 1–1.5 years. To start a UAS master's, though, you need 2 years of work experience,
doctorate – about 4 years, at universities only.

The academic year starts in August or September. On some programmes you can also start in January.

Finland – bachelor's programmes
Finland – integrated (single-cycle) programmes
Finland – master's programmes

Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.

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