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You usually wouldn't need POF since it's a PhD. If you're a researcher, it is usually a paid position, so you'll be on a salary. In essence, you're coming as an employee of the institution. You may already have a "hosting agreement" from the university for a researcher. That should be enough. When I applied to VFS, they didn't know how to process my application - whether as a student (no admission letter) or a worker. They requested proof of funds, and I told them I didn't need any. The lady insisted I needed it. I knew I didn't, but luckily I had an account statement in my bag for 500k closing balance. I gave it to her, and she accepted it. I think she needed it to check a box in the checklist or something. But if yours is a scholarship PhD, I think you'd need a POF for upkeep.

westbuoi:
Hi Guys, I'm going for PhD in Finland, tuition free...Just want to find out on Proof of Funds..Do I need POF for just the first year or for the entire 3years?

Will appreciate an urgent response

Thanks.

isholapeter9:
No but Duolingo English Test is needed and easy to pass than IELTS......I have done mine already 👍, you can also give it a try.

Please how much does the test cost. An agent is telling it cost 359k

Please kindly check their website or better still Google it but I did mine last year September for 80k or so for a trial and 150k if you want to try twice.

yankison:
Please how much does the test cost. An agent is telling it cost 359k

Hi Everyone,

Goodday, please I need (4) 3rd year bachelors, masters student or recent university graduates in Europe to participate in my research work. I study at Uppsala University and I am researching about the role of international education in shaping networking opportunities and graduate employability among African students in Europe and I want mixed perspectives based on different countries and not only Sweden. Please whoever is interested should kindly signify on here or if you have any contact of anyone or friends in other countries in Europe that might be interested in sharing their experiences in a 30-35mins interview between 15th-25th of April, 2026 with me. It is a confidential interview and your identity would be anonymized. Kindly drop your email if you would like to help me with this.

Thanks a million as I anticipate a feedback.

Please I got admission from university of eastern Finland. I need help on how to proceed