Government reaches agreement on second supplementary budget proposal for 2022
20.5.2022 12.13

The second supplementary budget proposal for 2022 responds to appropriations needs directly caused by Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and mitigates the harm caused by COVID-19 to children and young people.
Minister Honkonen granted awards to young people successful in the International Award programme
13.5.2022 15.06

Minister of Science and Culture Petri Honkonen handed an award at an event held at the House of the Estates on 13 May to 71 young people who were successful in the International Award programme for Young People (Avartti).
Teacher Education Development Programme revised to meet the needs of the 2020s
12.5.2022 9.05

The Teacher Education Development Programme for 2022-2026 aims to meet the new needs of teacher education in the context of the 2020s. The revised programme was published on Thursday 12 May.
Foundation for Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design established
28.4.2022 14.24

The State of Finland and City of Helsinki have established a foundation for the new Museum of Architecture and Design. The nine members appointed to the Board of Directors of the Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design have broad expertise in financing, asset management, law, investments, activities of foundations, fields of design and work done by museums.
Finland launches action plan to support Ukrainian higher education students and researchers
28.4.2022 9.27

Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences will open up new study opportunities to help Ukrainians entering the country. Students will be given opportunities to start or continue their studies, and researchers will be offered the opportunity to continue their research work in Finland.
Minister Kurvinen at Venice Biennale: Art and culture strengthen solidarity
21.4.2022 10.15

Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen is currently visiting the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. On Wednesday 20 April, Minister Kurvinen opened the Pavilion Finland which premieres Pilvi Takala’s video installation Close Watch.
Paula Eerola appointed president of the Academy of Finland
10.2.2022 13.33

The Government has appointed Professor Paula Eerola, president of the Academy of Finland. The five-year term as president begins on 1 March 2022.
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Foundation for Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design established
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its effects
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PISA survey
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Finnish Education System
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Brexit
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Study in Finland
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International Agreements and Memorandums
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Entrepreneurship education
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Team Finland Knowledge
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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
Ministers

Li Andersson
Minister of Education