Finland intakes and deadlines
Finland uses fixed national application rounds. Miss one and you usually wait a year.
Plan my intakeLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
Finland’s application rounds
August / September 2027
Joint application 7 to 21 January 2027 on Studyinfo.fi, with up to 6 choices.
January 2027
A smaller round ran 31 August to 10 September 2026, for a limited number of programmes.
Some programmes admit outside the joint application, with separate applications opening from late 2026.
Build your preparation timeline
Your preparation timeline
- 18 to 12 months before: Research courses, eligibility, funding and scholarship deadlines.
- 12 to 9 months before: Prepare language tests, transcripts, references and your shortlist.
- 9 to 6 months before: Submit applications by each programme’s actual deadline.
- 6 to 3 months before: Meet offer conditions, arrange funding and prepare visa documents.
- 3 to 1 months before: Apply for the visa and plan accommodation and arrival.
Keep these dates separate
Study in Finland lists the national joint application as 7 to 21 January 2027 for autumn 2027. Individual programmes can differ slightly; Aalto’s Economics page shows 7 to 22 January 2027. Check your programme’s own page.
Official sources
- Study in Finland: joint application dates ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Aalto: Economics application period ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.