Finland · Bachelor's
Hanken School of Economics
BSc in International Business (Helsinki)
Hanken School of Economics
Course Overview
Hanken School of Economics is Finland's dedicated business school — founded 1909, accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA (triple crown — held by only ~1% of business schools worldwide). The BSc in International Business is delivered from Hanken's central Helsinki campus and covers accounting, finance, marketing, management, international business strategy, business analytics, sustainable business, and a Bachelor's thesis. Hanken's network into the Nordic banking sector (Nordea, OP, Danske, SEB), Helsinki-based multinationals (Nokia, Wärtsilä, KONE, Neste), and consulting firms (McKinsey Helsinki, BCG Helsinki, Bain) is among the strongest in Finland.
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants who want a triple-crown-accredited business Bachelor's from a Helsinki-central campus choose Hanken. The Hanken brand carries significant weight in Nordic / EU recruiting. Finland's 2-year post-study job-search residence permit (one of the longest in the EU) and the EU Blue Card pathway (~€3,827/month gross threshold in 2025) make permanent EU mobility realistic. Returnees route into finance, consulting, and brand-management trainee programmes at HSBC SL, Standard Chartered SL, Commercial Bank, John Keells, Hayleys, MAS, Brandix, Dialog Axiata, Unilever SL, plus Big Four advisory practices in Colombo.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: 3 A-Levels at grade C or above (Mathematics or Economics preferred), plus 5 O-Level / GCSE passes including Mathematics and English.
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes (Commerce or Mathematics stream).
- check_circle IB Diploma: 28-34 points.
- check_circle SAT or ACT may be requested.
- check_circle Motivation letter, CV. Hanken-specific entrance examination component.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (minimum 5.5 in each section).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 92 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Finnish language not required — teaching is 100% in English.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU/EEA) | €13,000 | Rs. 4,485,000 |
| Living Expenses in Helsinki (12 months) | €12,000 | Rs. 4,140,000 |
| Health Insurance, Visa & Residence Permit | €800 | Rs. 276,000 |
| Books, Software & Networking Events | €1,000 | Rs. 345,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €26,800 | Rs. 9,246,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Hanken IB graduates qualify for Finland's 2-year post-study job-search residence permit — among the longest in the EU. EU Blue Card threshold (~€3,827/month gross in 2025) is comfortably cleared by qualifying offers. Major Finnish employers: Nordea, OP Financial Group, Danske Bank, SEB; Nokia, Wärtsilä, KONE, Neste, Fortum, Stora Enso, UPM; McKinsey Helsinki, BCG Helsinki, Bain & Company; Big Four (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) Helsinki offices. Median starting graduate salary €36,000-€46,000. Sri Lankan returnees take graduate trainee posts at HSBC SL, Standard Chartered SL, Commercial Bank, John Keells, Hayleys, MAS, Brandix, Dialog Axiata, Hemas, Cargills, Unilever SL, plus Big Four Colombo advisory.
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