Welcome everyone to the step-by-step guide of applying for a Finnish residence permits for studies (Part 2). In case if you missed the Part 1, click this link and check it out. I covered up to step 3 in Part 1. Now we are moving to step 4. Step 4: This step is very important […]
When I was granted admission to the University of Oulu in 2021, applying for the Finnish residence permit was the next thing I needed to do. When you are coming to Finland for studying, you will also need to obtain a residence permit. I saw a lot of students get nervous thinking visa application is
This blog is for people who are residents of a non-European country like me or currently living in a non-European country. As you can imagine, yes, you have to apply for a visa to visit Finland. After moving to Finland, I wanted to bring my parents to visit Finland for about a month. I did
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Lapland is the northernmost region of Finland. It is a dreamy winter wonderland famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and wide range of outdoor activities that will leave you spellbound. And if you plan to go there and want to know more, I got you! In this article, together we’ll explore the
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When I moved to Finland, I rented a shared apartment from a student housing company with a fixed fare per month. Then I moved to a studio apartment from the same company. In both cases, my electricity bill was included in the rent. The first time I had to take an electricity contract was when
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For several years in a row, Finland has consistently come out on top in the World Happiness Report, earning the title of the happiest country in the world. This begs the question: what’s their secret? Happiness is a pretty complex and subjective thing. However, some changes help to predict the happiness index. In the last
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I think at no point did I doubt that the Finnish education system is amazing. But their education system not only focuses on studies and courses; rather, student well-being is also of core importance. When I came to the university physically, I was surprised to see so many things going on around the campus for
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Did you know that students can get a full meal lunch at a very cheap price in Finland? And it’s like a buffet! You can take as much as you want in one go! When I came to the University of Oulu as a student, I could have lunch for just 2.70 euros. I understood
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Planning on moving with your furry friend to Finland? Well, congratulations, you’re in the right place. We’re here to make your journey easier. In this article, I will give you all the details on how to move in with cats. Just to let you know, I do not have pets. I researched these information just
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If you are moving to Finland for a job or study, you should go through this blog. When I moved to Finland for the first time, I had to take care of a lot of things. If you do not have any family or friends here, it might be a bit scary for you. Do
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