Government proposes changes to tuition fees for non-EU and non-EEA students
The Government proposes amendments to the Universities Act and the Universities of Applied Sciences Act concerning tuition fees for non-EU and non-EEA students, and the introduction of an application fee for such students. The Government also proposes specifications to the provisions on commissioned education.
Bildung Review compiles statistics and information from educational and cultural administration
On 3 May, the Ministry of Education and Culture published the 2024 Bildung Review, which compiles statistical and other information on the administrative branch of the Ministry, its development and situation in international comparison. The themes for 2024 are regionality, life cycle and the fields of education and culture. The objective of the annually published review is to create an overall picture of the extensive administrative branch as a whole.
Universities receive additional funding for training a thousand new doctoral graduates
The Ministry of Education and Culture will allocate EUR 255 million to universities for piloting new practices in doctoral education in 2024–2027. This additional funding will be allocated to 1,000 doctoral researchers who will have a three-year employment contract to complete their doctoral degree.
3D model of Petäjävesi Old Church published
The Finnish Heritage Agency and its partners have produced a 3D model of Petäjävesi Old Church to help preserve valuable information of this cultural heritage site for future generations. Accurate measurement data will also help those planning the restoration and repairs of the church.
Living epic Kalevala receives European Heritage Label
The Kalevala, the national epic of Finland, was awarded the European Commission’s European Heritage Label on 11 April 2024. The European Heritage Label is granted to sites, monuments, documents or events that have a particular significance for European history, culture and integration. The label was now granted to seven applicants.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its effects
These webpages provide information on the policies and practices in the sector related to sanctions against Russia and supporting Ukrainians.
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
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
The Team Finland Knowledge network helps achieve a more internationally oriented position 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
Anna-Maja Henriksson
Minister of Education
Sari Multala
Minister of Science and Culture