Investing in education is investing in your future
High-quality education leads to exciting career opportunities, competitive salaries, and the confidence to seize every opportunity the future has to offer. Because HELBUS is a private business school, its offerings are funded through tuition fees.
At HELBUS, the student comes first. To provide an optimal learning experience, instruction and its quality is constantly evaluated. Recruiting highly qualified faculty members, creating engaging learning materials, constructing interactive remote learning platforms, and maintaining student services all require resources.
In a constantly changing world, students should have more options than ever. Tuition fees enable HELBUS to develop its offerings to meet students’ individual needs and learning styles while providing flexibility. For example, students can complete their studies at their own pace: the BA degree can be completed either on-site or remotely alongside work, while the MBA degree can be completed in 12 or 24 months.
Are you ready to invest in yourself?
Apply for an MBA or BA scholarship for studies starting in autumn 2025
HELBUS Helsinki School of Business in cooperation with the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships for studies in the Master of Business and Administration (MBA) or Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business and Management programmes starting in autumn 2025. HELBUS awards scholarships of 25%, 50% or 75% of tuition fees for the programme. More information about the scholarships and application criteria can be found here.
Funding your BA studies
HELBUS students pay tuition fees to fund their studies.
Also, they:
- Can start their studies right after high school without entrance exams, gap years, or retaking exams to improve their grades
- Enter the job market years ahead of their peers
- Strengthen their language skills and prepare for an international career
- Build a valuable professional network already during their studies.
Tuition fees and payment schedules (on-site)
Tuition fees for the full-time on-site BA programme (beginning in August 2025 or January 2026):
| On-site | Tuition fee | Payment schedule (starting in September) |
|---|---|---|
| Year one | 5 833 € x 2 | August 2025, January 2026 |
| Year two | 5 833 € x 2 | April, August 2026 |
| Year three | 5 833 € x 2 | January, April 2027 |
| Total | 35 000 € |
Prices include VAT (25,5%).
Tuition fees and payment schedules (remote)
Tuition fees for the full-time remote BA programme (beginning in August 2025 or January 2026):
| Online | Tuition fee | Payment schedule (starting in September) |
|---|---|---|
| Year one | 6 083 € x 2 | August 2025, January 2026 |
| Year two | 6 083 € x 2 | April 2027, August 2027 |
| Year three | 5 833 € x 2 | January 2028, April 2028 |
| Total | 36 000 € |
Prices include VAT (25,5%).
Options for financing your studies
There are several ways to finance your BA studies at HELBUS:
Kela’s study allowance and loan
HELBUS students can apply for financial aid and student loans through Kela. Learn more on Kela website
https://www.kela.fi/opintotuki-kuka-voi-saada.
OP flexible credit
Under certain conditions, students aged 18 and over can apply for OP's flexible credit for tuition fees and thus get more time to pay. For more information about HELBUS, please contact admissions(at)helbus.fi!
Financial support from family or relatives
It’s worth discussing with your parents or other relatives whether they can provide financial support for your studies. Educational funding from family members is not subject to gift tax.
Need help exploring your financing options? Want to discuss tuition fees in more detail? Get in touch, and let’s set up a time to talk!
Funding your MBA studies
Earning an MBA at HELBUS is an investment in your career and professional growth. It also offers exceptional value in the Finnish market, where MBA programmes range from 25 000 € to over 59 000 €. At 25 000 €, HELBUS offers the most affordable MBA option in Finland.
By financing their studies, HELBUS students:
- Increase their chances of salary growth
- Improve their prospects for expert and leadership roles
- Build connections, networks, and skills for starting and growing their own business.
Tuition fees and payment schedules
The full MBA tuition fee for students starting in the 2025–2026 academic year is 25 000 € (including VAT 25,5%) for Finnish and EU/EEA citizens.
The tuition fees are paid in three installments (8 333 € per installment). The payment schedule will be confirmed in the student agreement signed before the start of the studies.
Financing your studies
There are several ways to fund your MBA at HELBUS:
Kela study allowances and loan (for the 12-month full-time MBA only)
Full-time MBA students may be eligible for Kela’s allowances and student loan.
Bank loan
Banks and other financial institutions may offer student loans to cover tuition fees. You can discuss your options with your bank.
OP flexible credit
HELBUS offers the possibility to finance the entire tuition fee or part of it. with OP’s flexible creditThe applicant fills in the flexible credit application and informs HELBUS once they have received a credit approval. You can get more information about OP’s flexible credit for financing tuition fees by contacting us.
Employer sponsorship
Investing in an employee’s MBA pays off in the form of leaders who drive business growth, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities that drive business and organizational development forward. This, in turn, is reflected in increased revenue, more efficient processes, and new business initiatives.
For more details on tax deductions for MBA studies, visit the Finnish Tax Administration website:
Education costs in personal taxation
Education costs in employer taxation
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