1. Comparative Overview: Nordic Countries (2025)

2. Detailed Country-Wise Requirements

1. Finland

• Visa Type: Residence Permit (Study)
• Financial Proof: €9,600/year (€800/month in blocked account)
• Work Rights: 30 hrs/week during studies, full-time in holidays
• Post-Study: 2-year job seeker visa
• PR Pathway: 4 years continuous residence (study time counts)
• Official Links:
  • Immigration: migri.fi
  • Scholarships: studyinfinland.fi

2. Sweden

• Visa Type: Residence Permit (Study)
• Financial Proof: €10,320/year (€860/month)
• Work Rights: 20 hrs/week (no permit needed)
• Post-Study: 12-month job seeker visa
• Official Links:
  • Immigration: migrationsverket.se
  • Education: studyinsweden.se

3. Denmark

• Visa Type: Student Residence Permit
• Financial Proof: €12,000/year (€1,000/month)
• Work Rights: 20 hrs/week (full-time in June–July–August)
• Post-Study: 3-year job seeker visa (for Master’s/PhD)
• Official Links:
  • Immigration: nyidanmark.dk
  • Scholarships: studyindenmark.dk

4. Norway

• Visa Type: Student Residence Permit
• Financial Proof: €14,400/year (€1,200/month)
• Work Rights: 20 hrs/week
• Post-Study: 1-year job seeker visa
• Tuition: FREE at public universities (only semester fee: €60–€100)
• Official Links:
  • Immigration: udi.no
  • Education: studyinnorway.no

5. Iceland

• Visa Type: Residence Permit (Study)
• Financial Proof: €13,200/year (€1,100/month)
• Work Rights: 15 hrs/week
• Post-Study: 6-month job seeker visa
• Official Links:
  • Immigration: utl.is
  • Education: study.iceland.is

6. Key Information

Most Affordable: Norway (free tuition) & Iceland (low fees).
Best Work Rights: Finland (30 hrs/week).
Longest Post-Study Visa: Denmark (3 years).
PR Pathways: 4–5 years residence (study time partially counts).