ISEP is affordable

All ISEP students participate in exchanges for little more than the cost of study at their home university since program costs are based on the normal costs of tuition, fees, and room and board at their home institution. Federal and most other forms of financial aid can be applied toward participation in the ISEP program.

ISEP students will receive the following benefits from their Finnish host institutions:

Enrollment: ISEP participants are guaranteed enrollment on a full-time basis for the exchange period.

Accommodation: Accommodation is included for the entire period of the exchange, including vacation periods. In Finland, accommodation is available in studio or shared apartments at private student hostels.

Meals: In Finland, ISEP exchange students receive a cash stipend covering the cost of three daily meals.

Orientation Programs and Advisory Services: Each Finnish ISEP institution organizes an orientation program for new international students at the beginning of each semester. The university’s ISEP Coordinator serves as a contact person for exchange students.

Membership in the Student Union: The membership in the Student Union entitles students to meals at reduced prices at university cafeterias and restaurants, to reduced fees on trains, and to subsidized care at the Student Health Service.

Student Services: All normal academic and social services available to Finnish students are also provided to ISEP participants. At some Finnish ISEP universities, the Career and Recruitment Services may assist exchange students in finding internships related to their academic fields at Finnish enterprises after their study period at the host institution.

An ISEP student’s costs to Finland include the following:

A program fee determined by and paid to your home institution
A placement fee charged by ISEP
Health insurance
Travel, passport and visa fees
Books and pocket money
Fees of optional study tours