Up to 2 years after graduation to find work
Up to 2 years after graduation to find work
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MBA in Finland
What an MBA in Finland involves for Indian professionals — schools, costs, entry requirements and work rights.
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Is an MBA in Finland a good option for Indian students?
It suits professionals with 2–5 years' experience who want up to 2 years after graduation to find work. Tuition is ≈ €8,000 – €18,000 per year for non-EU students (scholarships common) for most master's programs, and MBA fees are usually at the higher end. After graduating: residence permit of up to 2 years to look for work after graduation.
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MBA in Finland at a glance
- Typical length
- 1–2 years
- Tuition
- ≈ €8,000 – €18,000 per year for non-EU students (scholarships common)
- Living costs
- ≈ €800 – €1,200 per month; funds shown at the Finnish Immigration Service's yearly rate
- Tests
- GMAT or GRE (some schools waive with experience)
- English
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Work during study
- Up to 30 hours a week on average during term; full-time in holidays
- After graduation
- Residence permit of up to 2 years to look for work after graduation
Why
Why an MBA in Finland
Generous university scholarships for non-EU students
Generous university scholarships for non-EU students
Strong tech
Strong tech, gaming, telecom and clean-energy industries
30 hours a week of part-time work allowed during studies
30 hours a week of part-time work allowed during studies
Universities
Business schools and universities in Finland
Graduate business programs on our list; MBA fees can be higher than shown.
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- 2–5 years of full-time work experience (most schools)
- GMAT or GRE score (waivers exist)
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Essays, résumé and recommendations
- Interview
- The joint application window is short (usually in January)
- Winters are long and dark — consider the lifestyle carefully
- Some part-time jobs expect basic Finnish
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Most MBAs want 2+ years of experience. Without it, a Master's in Management (MiM) is usually the better fit.
Usually GMAT or GRE is asked; some schools waive it for strong experience or academic records.
Tuition is typically at the upper end of ≈ €8,000 – €18,000 per year for non-EU students (scholarships common), plus living costs of ≈ €800 – €1,200 per month; funds shown at the Finnish Immigration Service's yearly rate.
Residence permit of up to 2 years to look for work after graduation.
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