Study options and services for immigrants
Application timetable for study programmes and trainings can be found on the course description pages. Please note that some upcoming application periods might not be available on the website yet but will be updated later. In case you need further information, you can always turn to the education specific contact person. Their details can be found on the course description pages.
Preparatory programme for higher education
Do you want to apply in the future to study at a university in Finland? In a preparatory programme, you will develop your Finnish language skills, your study skills, and gain information about different educational options. Plese note that your Finnish has to be on level B1 to be able to get admitted to the programme.
Preparatory programme for higher education (in Finnish)
Completing the preparatory programme will benefit you when applying to become a degree student. In joint application, some study places are reserved for those who have completed this programme.
Quota for preparatory education in the joint application (in Finnish)
If your language skills are not yet sufficient for the preparatory programme, you can participate in the three-month NONI! intensive training. You can inquire about study places by email at noni [at] tuni.fi (noni[at]tuni[dot]fi).
Hear from our student
Alla Kovalchuk from Ukraine is one of the graduates of our Preparatory Programme for Higher Education Studies. With this education, she got an opportunity to start a new career in her new home country.
From the very beginning, all I've said is: Let's move on.
Become a nurse in Finland
Bachelor's programme in Nursing
This bilingual degree programme in Nursing is aimed at immigrants. The goal is that by the time of graduation, you will be able to work in health care services in Finland using the Finnish language.
Supplementing nursing degrees completed abroad
If you have completed your nursing education outside the EU and EEA countries, you can supplement your training and obtain the right to work as a nurse in Finland.
SAILA program - Registered Nurse’s Pathway to Work in Finland
Supplementary pedagogical studies
If you have completed a teacher education programme abroad, you can complete supplementary pedagogical studies at our School of Professional Teacher Education. Please note that your level of Finnish language has to be at least B2 to get admitted to the supplementary studies.
Finnish language studies
Test your Finnish language skills with a language test and learn about the language proficiency requirements in higher education. You will also find information on Finnish language courses and opportunities for independent study of Finnish.
Information and support
We offer SIMHE (Supporting Immigrants in Higher Education in Finland) Services, which include higher education guidance, counselling and support for immigrants living in Finland.
Read more about SIMHE councelling
What study options are there in Finnish higher education and how to apply?
Learn more on applying and studying in higher education
Also check out the MESH networking guide, which is designed to support immigrants’ networking skills in order to integrate into the Finnish labour market.
Contact
For more information, contact us at simhe [at] tuni.fi (simhe[at]tuni[dot]fi)