Studying in Finland vs. United Kingdom
Finland and United Kingdom 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 €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Finland
Cheaper monthly living
Finland
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
Finland
United Kingdom
Currency
EUR (€)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
€12,000
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,149 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.