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Indian students in Finland
Indian students, calendar year 2024.
Source: Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI/OPH), Vipunen: most common nationalities of international full degree students 2024. #16 of 30 AIS chapters by size.
Finland had 2,325 Indian full degree students in 2024, the sixth largest international group, according to the Finnish National Agency for Education. Graduates can apply for a residence permit of up to two years to look for work.
The community
Official Vipunen data published by the Finnish National Agency for Education show 2,325 Indian nationals studying for full degrees in Finland in 2024, 0.7% of all students. India ranked sixth among international student nationalities, behind China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. 843 Indians started degree studies in 2024. After graduating, international students may apply for a residence permit to look for work for up to two years.
843 Indian students began full degree studies in Finland in 2024, the sixth highest intake of any nationality. Source
This month
Indian students in the news in Finland.
September 2026. Updated 1 October 2026, refreshed automatically on the 1st of every month.
- Finland announces working hours rules for foreign students on study permitsYen.com.gh
- Finland Outlines Working Hours Rules for Foreign Students on Study PermitsLegit News
- Finland tightening rules for foreign studentsYle
- Finland moves to tighten rules for foreign students, family reunificationAnadolu Ajansı
- Video: Finland losing its appeal with international studentsYle
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