Finland is an emerging destination for international students seeking careers in healthcare and nursing, offering high-quality education, strong clinical training, and growing employment opportunities.
Finland offers a wide range of health and medical science programs for international students, available at both universities and universities of applied sciences (UAS), with many programs taught in English. Popular fields of study include Nursing, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Healthcare Management, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmaceutical Science, Dietetics, Nutrition, Health Psychology, Exercise and Sports Science, and Biomedical Science

Finland also offers Nursing Top-up Degree for international students who already hold a BSc or equivalent degree in nursing or related fields, allowing them to earn a Finnish bachelor’s degree in Nursing, which leads to direct registration with the Finnish Nursing Council without the need for additional exams or bridging programs.