Performance of immigrant students in PISA 2022
The PISA 2022 results show that there are still major disparities in performance between immigrant and non-immigrant students in all domains of assessment. Underperformance of students with an immigrant background is often explained by weak reading performance and lower socio-economic status.
EUR 8.45 billion budget proposal for the Ministry of Education and Culture for 2025
The Ministry of Education and Culture’s proportion of the 2025 budget proposal is EUR 8.45 billion, which is some EUR 411 million more than in the 2024 Budget. The proposal implements the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government, which aims to invest, even in a difficult economic situation, in raising the level of education and training and improving the conditions for conducting science, research and development. The budget proposal supports diverse artistic and cultural creation, and physically active lifestyles of people of all ages.
Education at a Glance: Major gender differences in education paths found among OECD countries – international comparison shows Finland's situation remains largely unchanged
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published its Education at a Glance, an annual publication of indicators describing education systems. This year, the report focuses on equity in education.
Anders Adlercreutz appointed Minister of Education
The President of the Republic appointed Anders Adlercreutz to the post of Minister of Education.
The President also released Anna-Maija Henriksson from her duties as Minister of Education and as a member of the Government.
Round table discusses inclusion and leisure activities of multilingual young people
Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Sandra Bergqvist and representatives of cities, various organisations and young people met at a round table event on Wednesday 19 June to discuss the inclusion and leisure activities of multilingual young people. The aim of the event was to find concrete measures to increase multilingual young people’s inclusion and opportunities for leisure activities.
New international treaty promotes transparency in the patent system
A new international legal instrument has been adopted at the World Intelletual Property Organisation WIPO Diplomatic Conference in Geneva. The international agreementregarding a disclosure requirement related to genetic resources aims to enhance the efficacy, transparency and quality of the patent system with regard to genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge.
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
Anders Adlercreutz
Minister of Education
Sari Multala
Minister of Science and Culture