Applying for study-right extensions is becoming chargeable
The processing fee will apply to all applications submitted on or after 1 January 2025.
A fee of €50 will be charged for processing applications for extended time to study. This was confirmed by Finland’s Minister of Science and Culture on 25 April 2024 (Government decree 199/2024, section 4). The decision entered into force on 1 May 2024.
The processing fee will not be charged for applications submitted during autumn term 2024 (1 August – 31 December 2024) but will apply to all applications submitted on or after 1 January 2025.
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If the student seeks to complete their studies by applying for the extension referred to in section 42 of the Universities act, an amount of 50 euros will be charged for processing the extension application. (Government decree 199/2024)
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