Did you know that Finland is considered as one among the most literate country in the world? The quality of education is not compromised even though the students are in numbers unimaginable. It is because of the less student to teacher ratio per class. It refers to the number of students per teacher.
International students can apply for a degree program to study in Finland in Universities or in the University of Applied Sciences. Around 400 Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral degree programs are offered across 13 Universities and 23 Universities of Applied Sciences in English language. Let’s discuss the most sought-after engineering and management courses to study in Finland. The Master of Science in Technology degree is provided in all the following courses which are known among international students-
• Chemical Engineering,
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering,
• Biorefineries,
• Computational Engineering and Technical Physics,
and many others.
Master of Science degree is offered in
• Data Science,
• Environmental Science
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Machine Learning
, etc.
Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration is offered across these courses-
• Business Analytics,
• International Business and Entrepreneurship and few others.
If you’re interested in construction, mechanics, and in creating some of the finest pieces of designs, Bachelor’s in Construction Engineering is the right career for you. This course is offered at HAMK’s Hämeenlinna campus as a four-year full-time degree programme.If not that then you might pursue electrical and automation engineering. The Hame University of Applied Sciences offers this course at an undergraduate level to international students at Lahti campus. You will get to design, develop and implement new systems and solutions related to electrification and automation.
Few international students come to Finland in pursuit of career in the sports field. The Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences offers a unique bachelor’s degree programme in Sports Coaching and Management at its Vierumäki campus. The eligible students stand a chance to obtain in-depth practical knowledge during work placement for a period of one to one and a half years.
Coming to Management studies, a student might opt for BBA in Computer Applications for 3.5 years of the programme. It is offered by the HAMK at Hämeenlinna campus. You can get a job as an Application Designer/Developer, Digital Business Analyst, Systems Developer, Programmer, Web Developer, Application Developer, Game Programmer, User Interface Designer and so on.Now moving ahead to the popular master’s programme in Finland. There are lots of impressive master’s courses offered by the Lappeenranta University of Technology. Few of them have been listed here.
• Master's in Nuclear Engineering
• Master's in Electrical Engineering• Master's in Industrial Design Engineering
• Master's in Supply Management, etc.
All these courses are offered for 2 years of span and are taught in English language at different campuses of LUT. You might be interested in a management course rather than engineering.
Master’s in Business Management and Entrepreneurship is provided by the HAMK, Hämeenlinna campus for a period of 2 to 2.5 years. You may work part-time along with normal studies.Master’s in Aviation and Tourism Business is offered by the Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences at Helsinki campus. The programme extends for 1.5 to 3.0 years of span. The specialization courses offered are-
• Strategic Thinking and Management,
• Leadership and People Management,
• Customer Relationship and Sales,
• Digital Marketing and Communication,
• Entrepreneurship and Business Design, etc.
The annual tuition fee for higher education in Finland depends on the degree level, course and the university you’ve applied for. Generally, international students pay around Euro 10,000 to Euro 16,000 per year for bachelors and masters courses.
It solely depends on your interests and capability what course you would like to study. There are several engineering and management courses apart from those discussed in this article that you can pursue. Many studies abroad consultants in India
offer services to students for free. You may ask about the admission procedure, deadlines, available scholarships, visa and the education loan.
Hope you’ve found your reason to study in Finland just like others. Apply for higher studies in Finland before it’s too late.
Good luck!
I am an overseas education consultant, having ten years of experience in overseas education. I am interested in writing articles on careers and education abroad and she also guides students for studying abroad.