<p>There are two different intakes in Finland for international students applying for higher education.<br />
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<p><strong>Autumn Intake:</strong><br />
Autumn intake starts in September, which is also known as &ldquo;primary intake,&rdquo; where the universities offer all the courses for international students. Take a look at the timeline so that you do not miss anything.</p>

<p><strong>Timeline and Things To Do:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>December:</strong>&nbsp;Shortlist the universities that you want to apply to.</li>
	<li><strong>January to February:</strong>&nbsp;Prepare for tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or GRE according to the requirements of the university to which you wish to apply.</li>
	<li><strong>February to March:</strong>&nbsp;Prepare your statement of purpose (SOP). Applications to universities are open, so start applying.</li>
	<li><strong>March to April:</strong>&nbsp;Wait for an offer letter. Accept the offer.</li>
	<li><strong>June to July:</strong>&nbsp;Apply for a visa.</li>
	<li><strong>July to August:</strong>&nbsp;Book your ticket.</li>
	<li><strong>September:</strong>&nbsp;Semester starts.</li>
</ul>

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<p><strong>Spring Intake:</strong><br />
Spring intake starts in January, which is also known as &ldquo;secondary intake,&rdquo; where universities offer plenty of courses for students who missed the autumn intake. Here is a timeline for you!</p>

<p><strong>Timeline and Things To Do:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>June:&nbsp;</strong>Shortlist the universities that you want to apply to.</li>
	<li><strong>July to August:</strong>&nbsp;Prepare for tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or GRE according to the requirements of the university to which you wish to apply.</li>
	<li><strong>August to October:</strong>&nbsp;Prepare your statement of purpose (SOP). Applications to universities are open, so start applying.</li>
	<li><strong>October to December:</strong>&nbsp;Wait for an offer letter. Accept the offer.</li>
	<li><strong>December:</strong>&nbsp;Apply for a visa.</li>
	<li><strong>December to January:</strong>&nbsp;Book your ticket.</li>
	<li><strong>January:</strong>&nbsp;Semester starts.</li>
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