Bachelor’s Students Guide

Essential information for students admitted to Bachelor’s programmes taught in English. Read carefully to ensure a smooth start to your studies.

This guide covers the critical steps from accepting your offer to arriving on campus. Follow the deadlines closely to secure your study place.

1. Accept Your Admission Offer

15:00 (UTC +3)

Accept by this date or lose your study place offer. Use the personal link sent via email or log in to the national admissions portal.

International students typically pay tuition. Fees are due after acceptance and before enrolment.

Receive a 25% reduction on the first year's fee if paid within 7 days of acceptance.

Apply for a Finnish residence permit for studies immediately after accepting your offer. Processing typically takes 1-3 months.

No residence permit required. Register for your programme and complete enrolment online.

Start studies, get student number, and register for courses.

Only for military service, parental leave, or medical reasons.

After enrolling, you will receive an email to activate your Heffring University IT account. This gives you access to email and learning platforms.

All attending degree students must pay the healthcare fee to Kela for each term.

Once enrolled, get an electronic student card for public transport and restaurant discounts.

Usually held in August/September. Helps you meet tutors, learn systems, and settle in.

Apply immediately. Heffring assists with the application process for student housing.

Check eligibility for Finnish student financial aid (Kela) early and apply before the deadline.

Content adapted from official admissions guide. Check your email regularly for updates.