Studying in Finland vs. Norway
Finland and Norway are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,149 in Finland and €1,222 in Norway.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Finland
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
Finland
Norway
Currency
EUR (€)
NOK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
€12,000
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,149 / mo
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.