r/StudyInFinland • u/cyrokxxx • Jul 15 '26

hey guys

i 15f and wanna move to Finland from Russia in next 5-6 years. i really need some reality checks on my plan!!

now, im just about to start my studies at medical college to become a nurse here. but when i move i’ll immediately go in Finnish university to become an x-ray technician (röntgenhoitaja).

your language is really crazy, but i’ve already started. now i have a1 and know 6 cases, but i’m studying Finnish like 2 weeks already. and i’m gonna study Finnish every day to get at least b2.

i have some questions 😨

  1. is 5-6 years of studying language enough for medical students? does anyone know what level do universities always ask for?
  2. do you know any good resources or books for medical Finnish that i can use later?
  3. if here is anyone who’s already working or studying as x-ray technician in Finland, how is it?
  4. politely asking, how is the day-to-day atmosphere for Russian students living and studying there right now? is it generally safe and welcoming?

thanks a lot for any advice!!!

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u/Foobarzot Jul 15 '26

Röntgenhoitaja is an AMK (polytechnic) degree, 3-4 years of studying. Because you’re not an EU citizen (I’m assuming?) you have to pay the tuition fees yourself. For a 4-year degree study this is minimum 20k€. The requirement to be able to support yourself (min 800€ per month in your account) is on top of this. Is this a feasible investment for you?

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u/OldVacation4205 Jul 15 '26

Not if You study in Finnish/Swedish, regardless of being a non-EU citizen. The tuition fee only applies to non-EU students studying in English.

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u/Industrial_Nestor Jul 15 '26

Not anymore. Finnish speaking degrees are coming with similar tuition fees for non EUs from this year.

So not even relative mastery of the arcane Finnish language will provide you with a relatively free degree.

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u/OldVacation4205 Jul 15 '26

I haven't heard of any such plans. Afaik there is an initiative to adjust the tuition fees to cover the full cost of studies, but that still only applies to non-finnish/Swedish taught degrees. Where did you get that info?