{"article_id":14,"countries_id":12,"parent_article":0,"title":"Why Finland","alias":"why-finland","text":"<p>Finland is one of the best options for students deciding to pursue their studies and careers in Europe. Finland and its educational system guarantee international students the highest quality education. Following are the various reasons you could choose Finland for your further studies:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Quality Education:&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\r\nFinland is home to great universities, which offer a wide range of study courses for students around the world. A variety of study programs are available in English, making Finland an excellent choice for your bachelor&#39;s and master&#39;s degrees. For higher education, students are eligible for a bachelor&rsquo;s degree when they finish matriculation or receive a vocational qualification. Higher education in Finland aims to be independent. There is also a lot of flexibility when it comes to taking various courses and exams. Students are free to choose the direction of their studies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The Happiest Country In The World:&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\r\nAccording to the World Happiness Report 2020, Finland has been named the world&rsquo;s happiest country for the third time in a row. Finland provides free education and healthcare, which are some of the biggest perks for the people living in these countries. The crime rates in Finland are very low, which makes it a safe destination. Students will most likely not encounter any kind of illegal activity during their student years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Diverse Community:&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\r\nFinland is a multicultural country with a strong cultural identity. The international community in Finland is also diverse and successful. The country welcomes everyone, regardless of their country of origin, culture, gender, or socio-economic background.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Study Costs And Living Expenses:&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\r\nThe monthly living cost for students living in the capital city or around it for basics such as food, rent, and transportation is on average 700&ndash;1000 euros or even more depending upon the location and personal expenses. It is important to make arrangements for adequate funding for the entire period of your study before leaving your home country.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Working While Studying:<\/strong><br \/>\r\nAll degree-seeking students applying to Finland must fund their studies and living expenses themselves. International degree and exchange students are permitted to work for a set number of hours during their stay in Finland. If you work in Finland, you have to pay taxes on your income.<\/p>","cover_photo":"","thumb":"","display_order":47,"status":1,"created_at":"2023-08-13T10:12:56.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-08-14T09:47:54.000000Z","seo_keywords":"","seo_title":"","seo_descriptions":"","og_tags":"","createdby":1,"updatedby":1,"status_name":"<span class=\"badge text-bg-success-soft\"> Active <\/span>"}