Australians - Study in Europe

 
 

 
 

This website is dedicated to making it easier for Australians to embark on postgraduate study in Europe.

As well as providing a host of links to relevant websites in Europe and Australia ASiE also undertakes research and consultation with the EU Commission, European governments and a great number of universities and foundations. The aim is to produce and update as much as possible all information concerning grants and scholarships available to Australian students seeking to pursue doctoral studies in Europe.

 
 

Visa and Entry Requirements

In order to study in Finland you will need a residents permit, which effectively fulfils your visa requirement and is a key to accessing all the other services you will need. The visa/permit needs to be obtained before you arrive in Finland and you should apply for it here in Australia. To apply for the permit you will need an acceptance letter from the university or tertiary institution and note you will also need to show you can meet your living expenses in Finland.  The visa/permit will cover you for the duration of your study in Finland.

When you arrive

Once your arrive you should contact the foreign student adviser at your institution and the Finnish Directorate of Immigration in order to transform the visa issued in Australia into a residence permit.

Working in Finland

A residence permit issued for study does permit you to work in Finland. You can work for up to 25 hours a week during term time and during the Christmas and summer holidays there are no restrictions on working hours.

Get up to date information

Visas and other entry and exit conditions change regularly. Contact the Finnish embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.

Note that it is the Finnish Consulate in Sydney that assists non-Finnish citizens with visa, residence and work permit questions
 
 
This website is an initiative of the Contemporary Europe Research Centre (CERC) at The University of Melbourne and has received funding and support from the Australian Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training, The Delegation of the European Commission to Australia and New Zealand and The National Europe Centre at the Australian National University.
 
 

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