Study Health Care and Sports in Finland
Find the many job opportunities in the health care sector
As the demand for health care personnel is growing quickly, Finland welcomes students from abroad for degree studies in the field. At our partner universities, you are not required to have Finnish language skills to pursue health care and sport studies.
Bachelor’s programs

Quick facts
- Duration of studies: 3.5 years
- Credits: 210 ECTS
- Mode of study: full-time
- Language of instruction: English
*The full details of each bachelor’s program and the admission criteria can be found on the university and study program pages.
Compare the programs
UNIVERSITY | DEGREE PROGRAM | TUITION FEE/ YEAR | SCHOLARSHIP | CRITERIA |
Metropolia | Bachelor of Health Care in Nursing | 11 000 € | Yes | IELTS required |
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Metropolia | Bachelor of Social Services | 11 000 € | Yes | IELTS required |
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TUAS | Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education | 10 500 € | Yes | Pathway Diploma Program |
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SAMK | Bachelor of Health Care in Nursing | 9 500 € | Yes | Online exam |
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KAMK | Bachelor of Sports Studies in Sports and Leisure Management | 6 000 € | Yes | Online exam |
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Master’s programs

Quick facts
- Duration of studies: 1.5 – 2 years
- Credits: 60 – 90 ECTS
- Mode of study: full-time
- Language of instruction: English
*The full details of each bachelor’s program and the admission criteria can be found on the university and study program pages.
Compare the programs
University | Degree program | Tuition fee/ year | Scholarship | Criteria |
Metropolia | Master of Social Services and Health Care in Health Business Management | 12 000 € | Yes | GPA 60% |
Read more | Work experience |