Finland, the land of saunas and a thousand lakes, has high standards of education, social security and healthcare. She scores high in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Her nature is clean and serene, and she is the land of the midnight sun. Her citizens are honest people who highly respect each other’s privacy. Though Finnish is the official language, one can easily get along in English in Finland. Living costs in Finland are close to the Western European average, and for a student they are estimated to be between 730 and 1,200 euros per month depending on housing and individual needs and habits. Living costs usually include things like accommodation, food, public transport, study materials, clothing and leisure activities. Finland is the most physically active nation in the EU – keeping fit and active is second nature to the Finns, with excellent options available for all kinds of activities. When you arrive in Finland you should taste our speciality: a salty liquorice sweet called salmiakki!