Edunation - Exclusively Nursing & Healthcare Education, Employment, Resident Permit & Citizenship in Finland & Europe
Have you ever wondered “How to be a nurse in Finland?” or “How to find the best nursing program in Finland?” You’re not alone. There are many people who want to go abroad for their education or those who want to study and work in the field of nursing. At Edunation, we take the mystery and stress out of the long process of applying to a university by providing help along every step, from requirements and documents all the way up to getting your degree. With our help, you can apply successfully to partner universities in Finland and Europe.
5 reasons to study nursing in Finland:
- Learn from the best – the quality and equality of health care services in Finland are among the best in the world
- Plenty of job opportunities available for nurses in Finland and abroad
- Clinical practice throughout the studies
- Upon graduating successfully, students will receive a license to practice in Finland, the EU, and the world.
- Gain experience working in medical wards, surgical wards, emergency care, mental health, pediatrics, and more!
How to be a nurse in Finland?
THERE ARE MULTIPLE NURSING OPPORTUNITIES IN FINLAND, WHETHER YOU ARE A PRACTICING NURSE WITH A CERTIFICATE OR AN INCOMING NURSE THAT HAS NEVER WORKED BEFORE. PLEASE FIND THE AVAILABLE PROGRAMS BASED ON YOUR CURRENT CERTIFICATE:
Background
Available nursing program
Background
High School Diploma
Available nursing program
Background
VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION OR ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING, SOCIAL AND HEALTH CARE
Such as:
- Nursing Undergraduate and graduates
- Nursing Associate Degree
- Caregivers (with TESDA Caregiving Certificate)
- Other health-related courses
Available nursing program
Background
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Available nursing program
Pathway to Finland - Nursing track
Pathway to Finland program is a preparatory program that helps you prepare for higher education studies in Finland! Our study track in Nursing will help you improve your English skills, learn the basics of Finnish, and get used to the Finnish learning environment. After completing your pathway studies successfully, you will receive guaranteed admission to your pre-selected health care program in Finland.
- Copy of the final/official higher secondary school certificate or vocational qualification which gives eligibility for higher education studies in your own country
- Transcript of Records* and a grading scale in English if the scale is not indicated in the transcript.
- Proof of English proficiency (from IELTS 5.0 or equivalent)
- Copy of your passport ID page
All applications are processed within 1-2 working days!
- Duration: 30-60 ECTS – 1-2 Semesters
- Study track: Nursing
- Intakes: August, February
- Price per semester:
Standard Pathway, full-time studies: 2500 EUR
Study Hub in Finland:
- Location: Online, Study hub
Online studies:
Our flexible online study option allows you to complete the pathway studies from the comfort of your home! All you need is a computer with an internet connection.
- Application deadline:
- 31.07.2023 (August 2023 intake)
- 03.01.2024 (January 2024 intake)
Study Hub IN Finland:
Your study abroad journey begins here! Studying at our Study Hub in Finland, you will get to experience campus life and become part of a vibrant student community.
- Application deadline:
- 17.07.2023 (August 2023 intake)
- 04.12.2023 (January 2024 intake)
- Ease the process of applying to universities, no entrance exams or interviews required!
- Guaranteed entry to your pre-selected degree program after completing the foundation program
- Study courses are recognized by our partner universities and most credits can be transferred towards your degree
- The foundation program helps you develop your academic study skills and prepare for the Finnish learning environment
- Great selection of destination universities and degree programs to choose from
Standard Pathway (30 ECTS)
- Orientation to studies: 2 ECTS
- Preparatory Mathematics: 5 ECTS
- Academic Communication: Reading and Writing: 5 ECTS
- Academic Communication: Speaking and Listening: 5 ECTS
- Intercultural Communication: 3 ECTS
- Enter Finland (Finnish 1): 5 ECTS
- Live Finland (Finnish 2): 5 ECTS
Foundation Year (60 ECTS)
- English Language Preparation: 20 ECTS
- Entrepreneurship: 5 ECTS
- Quantitative Methods: 5 ECTS
- Standard Pathway: 30 ECTS
After passing all the pathway courses, you will be eligible to progress to the first year of studies at your pre-selected degree program. Degree studies typically start in August, but some programs offer January starts as well. For more information, please contact us at pathway@edunation.co.
SATAKUNTA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
August and January start.
LAB UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
August start.
- Familiarize yourself with the admission criteria and required documents.
- Prepare and scan all the necessary documents.
- Complete the application form and attach supporting documents. The application forms can be found on our APPLY NOW page.
- Pay the service fee of 50 EUR.
- Submit the application
- Results: Check your email to receive feedback and guidance for next steps
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
This undergraduate degree is designed for international students without a prior degree in nursing seeking to become registered nurses in Finland. The program contains a large variety of academic courses, Finnish language studies, and clinical practice. The program takes around 3.5 years to complete full-time on campus.
- Copy of the final/official secondary school certificate which gives eligibility for higher education studies in your own country
- Transcript of records with a GPA 50% or above. This is required to be able to apply through Edunation
- Copy of passport ID page
- Online entrance exam and interview
Or
- Completed Pathway to Finland
- Duration: 210 ECTS – 3.5 years
- The program combines the latest research and evidence-based nursing practices with hands-on professional skills
- Studies Will focus on medical- Surgical nursing preparing students for a nursing career in acute and long-term health care, social welfare organizations, international positions, or as an entrepreneur
- Edunation partner university: Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)
- Tuition fee: 9500 EUR / academic year
- Next Intake: January and August
- The Bachelor’s degree in nursing focuses on educating nurses for the vast
field of health care. - Studies will proceed from the basics to more advanced stages, and you will learn the skills needed in a wide range of health care settings.
- Practical training plays a major role, with 1/3 of the studies involving clinical training in both simulated and authentic health care environments.
- The language studies required for nurses are academic English and occupational Finnish
- Graduates will be able work in different sectors and at different levels of health care in Finland.
- A Bachelor of Health Care degree makes you eligible for master’s programs in Finland and abroad. In Finland, further education options can include health care management, public health, or nursing science
- The Curriculum is based on EU directives, and the qualification complies with the European standards
- Familiarize yourself with the admission criteria and required documents.
- Prepare and scan all the necessary documents.
- Complete the application form and attach supporting documents. The application forms can be found on our Apply Now page.
- Pay the service fee of 100 EUR.
- Submit the application
- Results: Check your email to receive feedback and guidance for next steps
Vocational Qualification in Social and Health Care, Practical Nursing
Be in Finland this year and work as a practical Nurse.
Vocational studies in Practical Nursing are designed for students interested in working as assistant nurses or caregivers in Finland. The studies will consist of theoretical studies, Finnish language studies, and practical training. The program will help students become familiar with the Finnish social and healthcare environment and the practical nursing profession.
This opportunity is open to:
- Nursing Undergraduate and graduates
- Nursing Associate Degree
- Caregivers (with TESDA Caregiving Certificate)
- Other health related courses
Vocational qualification/associate degree in Nursing or Social and Health Care
(For example, TESDA Caregiving NC II, TESDA Health Care Services NC II, Students with an associate degree in Nursing or Certificate recognized by institutions in their countries.)
- Work experience in the related field
- Passport
- Admission interview
AVAILABLE EDUNATION PROGRAMS FOR VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION IN SOCIAL AND HEALTH CARE, PRACTICAL NURSING:
- Practical Nurse Top-Up Program (vocational qualification in social and healthcare, practical nurse, care, and rehabilitation for elderly people)
- Professional Training in Caregiving
- Programs Duration: 3 Months to 1 Year based on program
- Program Tuition fees: 4500 to 11000 Euro based on program
- The practical nurse top-up studies will prepare students for a practical nurse, care, and rehabilitation for elderly people career in Finland.
- A practical nurse works as a member of a multi professional team in the field of care and nursing, education, rehabilitation, or customer service.
- Minimal Admission Requirements
- Quick application Processing
- Fast Visa Application Process:
Since the training course takes only a few months to one year, you only need to apply for a visa before arriving in Finland.
- Fastest way to get employed in Finland.
After the training course, you can apply for a job directly as an assistant nurse and earn at least 2000 EUR/Month
- Affordable -No Need for Big Savings:
With affordable tuition fee and quick transfer to working life enables you to finish the course with minimal savings
- Continue with Apprenticeship:
Gain the practical nursing skills necessary for a career as a registered practical nurse while participating in apprenticeship training
- Request a free counselling session and find out about available vocational qualification programs/practical nursing programs.
- Get the application form and admission requirements from a member of Edunation’s team during your counselling session.
- Prepare and scan all the necessary documents.
- Complete the application form and attach supporting documents.
- Pay the service fee of 100 EUR.
- Submit the application
- Results: Check your email to receive feedback and guidance for next steps
We offer high-quality customer service throughout the entire application process – we help with your personal statement & program requirements, documents, and everything else related to applying to a university. we can also support you with your residence permit applications and practicalities when moving to a new country. But that’s not all – we also help students find part-time jobs during their studies and after graduation so they can enjoy the many advantages of life abroad.
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing Top-up Degree
The Tailored Nursing top-up program is designed for international students who are qualified nurses and have completed a degree in Nursing from outside Finland. This program enables current international nurses to top their qualifications by enhancing their academic and professional skills and learning more about nursing in Finland. The program will prepare the students for a nursing career in Finland upon graduation.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Completion of an upper secondary qualification
- B2 level English
- Passport
- Admission interview
*The exact admission requirements vary by institution.
Duration: 1.5 years (90 ECTS)
Universities offering Nursing Top-up Degree:
- Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, SeAMK
- LAB University of Applied Sciences
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Next Intake: August 2022
Tuition Fee: 9000-1000 EURO/YEAR Based on university
Program type: Full-time, on-Campus
’Coming to study in Finland is the best decision I have made in my life’’ -Eric, Nursing Top-up degree student, Philippines
- The top-up nursing program prepares nurses from all over the world for a nursing career in Finland.
- Graduates will receive a nursing qualification according to EU directives, allowing them to work in any nursing field. The degree is valid worldwide.
- Small class sizes
- On-campus studies consist of lectures, contact learning, projects, group work, practical training, and a thesis.
- Cooperation with regional health care providers gives students practical clinical experience
- Practical training integrated with all degrees
- For all Edunation applicants, Edunation offers a simple application process, low tuition fees, full student support, assistance with visa procedures, part-time employment opportunities, and job assistance after graduation.
- Request a free counselling session and find out about available Nursing top-up degree programs and universities.
- Get the application form and admission requirements from a member of Edunation’s team during your counselling session.
- Prepare and scan all the necessary documents.
- Complete the application form and attach supporting documents.
- Pay the service fee of 100 EUR.
- Submit the application
- Results: Check your email to receive feedback and guidance for next steps
After Graduation
- Post-study work arrangement for 2 years
- to look for work
- to establish own company
- High demand for skilled nursing professionals
- Nurse salary: 2427-3100 EUR
Finland will need to hire thousands of foreign nurses in the near future
Acceptance in 24 hours
Our application process is simple and fast, and we support you throughout the admission process and related practicalities
GUARANTEED ACCEPTANCE
You can get guaranteed admission to our partner universities after completing the pathway diploma program
Start your studies for free
The first month of pathway diploma program is free of charge
Universities network
10 Finnish Partner Universities
60+ Degree programs conducted in English
IMMIGRATION AND ARRIVAL SUPPORT
We fully assist with study visas, residence permit applications and practicalities when moving to Europe or to Finland
STUDY PLAN SUPPORT
We provide full support and assistance during your application, studies, and after graduation plan.
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