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Finnish student permit financial requirements

The amount Migri expects, and why the money must be in your own name.

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Last updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end

What you must show

Studies of a year or more€9,600
Shorter studies€800 a month
TuitionReceipt, or a scholarship decision covering it
Future work incomeDoes not count for a first permit

Presenting your funds

Hold the money in your own account. A tuition waiver reduces tuition only; it does not reduce the €9,600 living-cost requirement.

Official sources

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.