There are no tuition fees for regular degree in Finland-education is subsidised by the State through the Ministry of Education and Culture. This ap- plies also to the international degree students. The student unions in universities, how- ever charge a compulsory annual membership fee. At the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, e fee is approx 100 € per academic semester, Student health services are included in this fee. All students have to pay for their accommodation and living expenses. The erage monthly living expenses of a single student vary from 700 to 900 € The rents in student dormitories and residence halls vary from 300 to 850 Eper month.