Finland is a top study destination known for its high-quality education, safe environment, and modern learning culture. If you want to study there but are unsure about how to get guaranteed admission, the Pathway to Finland Program makes the process easier and more accessible.

What Is the Pathway to Europe Program?

It’s a preparatory program that helps students qualify for university admission in Finland and some other countries in Europe. After completing the pathway, you gain the skills needed for academic success and receive guaranteed progression to a partner university in your chosen degree prog

Why Is Applying to Finnish Universities Challenging?

• Admission requirements can be strict
• Many programs require entrance exams and interviews
• Competition for programs is very high
• Applications involve online portals, digital verification, and document uploads
• Technical issues and unfamiliar systems can slow applicants down

Why Choose the Pathway to Finland Program?

• No university entrance exams after completing the pathway
• Guaranteed admission to your chosen university degree program
• Builds your academic and study skills
• Wide choice of universities and in-demand courses including nursing, physiotherapy, gerontology, robotics, AI, mechatronics, Finance, management etc.

How the Pathway to Finland Process Works

1. Submit your required documents and application fee.
2. Quickpath Education applies to our pathway partner in Finland.
3. Within 24 hours, your provisional admission offer is issued.
4. You pay the tuition fee.
5. You receive your final offer letter and a conditional university admission.
6. Gather your student visa documents.
7. Quickpath Education assists you with the visa application.
8. You arrive in Finland and complete the 4-month Pathway Program (online or on-campus).
9. Progress directly to your bachelor’s or master’s degree—no entrance exams, no interviews.

Entry Requirements

Pathway to Bachelor’s Degree Programs

• WAEC or NECO
• International Passport
• IELTS/TOEFL (minimum score: 5.0)

Pathway to Master’s Degree Programs

• WAEC or NECO
• International Passport
• IELTS/TOEFL (minimum 5.0)
• Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
• University Transcript (minimum Second Class Lower – 2:2)
• 2-minute motivation video (required for some programs)

Program Fees

Pathway to Bachelor’s Programs

• Application fee: €100
• Tuition fee:
  • Business & Nursing Tracks: €4,400
  • Engineering Track: €4,100
• Enrollment fee: €200
• Pre-installment fee: €2,000 (fully refundable at the end of the program)

Pathway to Master’s Programs

• Application fee: €100
• Tuition fee: €5,100
• Enrollment fee: €200
• Pre-installment fee: €2,000 (fully refundable at the end of the program)

Application Deadlines

• 28 September 2025 — January 2026 Intake
• 19 April 2026 — August 2026 Intake

Important Notes

1. The pathway program can be completed online in Nigeria or on campus in Finland.
2. The residence permit for the pathway is a Residence Permit on Other Grounds, which does not allow students to work or bring family members.
3. After completing the pathway and progressing to your degree program, you will switch to Category A Residence Permit, which allows:
   • 30 hours/week of work
   • The option to bring your family members