Expert group: Young people are losing confidence in the future – rebuilding it will take broad action
The final report of the expert group appointed by the Ministry of Education and Culture examines the decline in young people’s confidence in the future. The group presents 36 recommendations to improve the situation. The final report was submitted to the Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
Education and training voucher pilot to offer young people new pathways into higher education – consultation now open
A new pilot scheme will offer free open university studies to young people who have not been admitted to a higher education institution. The aim of the scheme is to give young people the opportunity to explore different fields of study and to support a faster transition into higher education.
Award goes to an exceptionally versatile Danish translator who has translated more than 130 Finnish books
Siri Nordborg Møller wins Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators
The 2026 Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators has been presented to the distinguished Danish translator Siri Nordborg Møller (b. 1981), whose work has greatly broadened the international visibility of Finnish literature. The EUR 15,000 award has been granted annually since 1975 by the Ministry of Education and Culture based on a proposal from FILI – Finnish Literature Exchange.
Developing general upper secondary education
Read more about how the Ministry of Education and Culture is developing the general upper secondary education.
Futures work in comprehensive schools
The vision work assesses the type of needs that exist for further developing comprehensive schools and the capabilities that education should offer for the future
Vision for higher education and research
The new vision aims to respond to the changes in society and to formulate long-term guidelines for enhancing higher education and research.
PISA survey
You will find information about the PISA review and about results obtained by Finland in different years.
Finnish Education System
Finnish education system offers equal opportunities for all. Learners can always proceed to an upper level of education.
Study in Finland
Are you planning to study in Finland? What can you study and how to apply? You can find the answers here.
International Agreements and Memorandums
Finland has cooperation agreements, programmes and Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with over 50 countries.
Team Finland Knowledge
Team Finland Knowledge promotes international cooperation in higher education and research.
Media literacy in Finland
This page offers information and materials on media literacy and Finnish media education.
Ministry of Education and Culture
The Ministry of Education and Culture is responsible for the development of education, science, cultural, sport and youth policies. The administrative branch of the Ministry of Education and Culture comprises 13 agencies, including Finnish National Agency for Education, Academy of Finland and Arts Promotion Centre Finland.
International cooperation
In international affairs, the Ministry participates in the work of major international organisations and regional councils, implements programmes and initiatives nationally and supports cultural cooperations and expatriate activities.
International cooperation of Ministry of Education and Culture
Anders Adlercreutz
Minister of Education
Mari-Leena Talvitie
Minister of Science and Culture