Practical, educational guides from Finland Global Consulting about living, studying, working and building a future in Finland. Guides are general information and are reviewed when official rules change.
What to prepare before applying for a residence permit for studies in Finland, from your study place and funds to insurance and identity verification.
Who pays tuition fees in Finnish higher education, how scholarships work, and what to check before you accept a study place.
Since 2023, wellbeing services counties have organised most public health care and social services in Finland. This guide explains what that means when you need care.
A plain-language explainer of how decisions are made in Finland: the President, Parliament, the government, wellbeing services counties and municipalities.
Practical advice for your first winter in Finland: clothing, darkness, safe walking and cycling, and looking after your wellbeing.
Where to look for a rental flat in Finland, what landlords usually ask for, how deposits and leases work, and how to avoid rental scams.
A step-by-step checklist of the main registrations after moving to Finland, from your residence permit or EU registration to Kela and a tax card.
The first practical steps for setting up a private trader business in Finland, including the start-up notification and the Business ID.
A practical overview of applying to bachelor’s and master’s programmes in Finland, from Studyinfo to accepting a study place.
