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The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland is responsible for daycare, education, training and research; arts, culture, sports and youth work, the archival, museum and public library systems; the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church and other religious communities, student financial aid, and copyright.https://okm.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6572
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The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland is responsible for daycare, education, training and research; arts, culture, sports and youth work, the archival, museum and public library systems; the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church and other religious communities, student financial aid, and copyright.https://okm.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=3578
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The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland is responsible for daycare, education, training and research; arts, culture, sports and youth work, the archival, museum and public library systems; the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church and other religious communities, student financial aid, and copyright.https://okm.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=3521
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The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland is responsible for daycare, education, training and research; arts, culture, sports and youth work, the archival, museum and public library systems; the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church and other religious communities, student financial aid, and copyright.https://okm.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=7140
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The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland is responsible for daycare, education, training and research; arts, culture, sports and youth work, the archival, museum and public library systems; the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church and other religious communities, student financial aid, and copyright.https://okm.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=7134
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The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland is responsible for daycare, education, training and research; arts, culture, sports and youth work, the archival, museum and public library systems; the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church and other religious communities, student financial aid, and copyright.https://okm.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6940
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15.5.2020 | The parliamentary group that has been working to reform continuous learning has outlined how competence-related services should be recorganised to better serve the needs of people and working life. These policies give shape to the new service system for people of working age. Later, the parliamentary group will also examine issues related to learning, guidance and foresight at workplaces and income during studies.https://okm.fi/en/-/service-system-for-continuous-learning-takes-shape-new-cooperation-to-develop-competence
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9.3.2018 | A project examining the preconditions for introducing a possibility to take the matriculation examination in English in addition to Finnish and Swedish is progressing. The possibility would serve especially those who have completed their basic education and general upper secondary education in English or in two languages, Finns returning from abroad and having English as their strongest academic langua...https://okm.fi/en/-/introduction-of-matriculation-examination-in-english-is-progressing
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4.6.2026 | On 4 June, the Government appointed Charlotta Collén (Lic.Soc.Sc) Director General of the Secretariat for International Relations with effect from 1 August 2026. The Director is responsible for directing the activities of the Secretariat for International Relations at the Ministry.https://okm.fi/en/-/charlotta-collen-appointed-director-of-international-affairs-at-the-ministry-of-education-and-culture
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Questions and answers related to compulsory education This page provides answers to frequently asked questions on the extension of compulsory education. Questions and answers related to compulsory education Free of charge Guidance and supervision ...https://okm.fi/en/faq-about-the-extension-of-compulsory-education
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2.4.2003 | A follow-up group chaired by Director General Arvo Jäppinen, Ministry of Education, proposes a number of measures for developing biotechnology research and its financing in keeping with the recommendations of an international evaluation panel. The follow-up report, which is based on the international evaluation panel's impact analysis, will be submitted to Minister of Education and Science Maija Rask on Wednesday.https://okm.fi/en/-/seurantaryhma-esittaa-useita-toimenpiteita-biotekniikan-tutkimuksen-kehittamiseksi
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29.5.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will attend an informal meeting of EU ministers of culture in Lefkosia on 1–2 June. At the meeting, the EU ministers of culture will discuss safeguarding cultural rights in the digital era and preventing the illicit export of cultural goods. The themes have links to both the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the increasingly tense security situation.https://okm.fi/en/-/minister-talvitie-to-attend-meeting-of-eu-ministers-of-culture-in-cyprus
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15.11.2017 | Studying at general upper secondary school is a unique time on the threshold of adulthood: a possibility to acquire diverse learning, broaden your horizons, become cultured. What makes general upper secondary education so valuable is the very fact that you can study a wide variety of different subjects and have a broad scope for your learning. This is the most important aspect of our general upper secondary school system: general knowledge and ability will always form its core and its heart.https://okm.fi/en/-/opetusministeri-vahva-yleissivistys-on-lukion-tarkein-tehtava
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15.4.2026 | Riikka Pellinen, PhD., has been appointed as an expert in higher education and science policy at the Embassy of Finland in Seoul. Her three-year term begins on 1 August 2026. With this appointment, the Team Finland Knowledge network’s geographical scope is extended to South Korea.https://okm.fi/en/-/riikka-pellinen-appointed-as-team-finland-knowledge-expert-in-seoul
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13.7.2026 | 1 WIPO FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Introduction to the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Interchange (AIII) and Technical Exchange Network (TEN) Garrett Levin Senior IP Law & Policy Officer IP & Frontier Technologies Division Ryan Groves Senior Exp...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/267698912/CITF%20Handover%20Event%20deck%20from%20WIPO.pdf/41e77137-d7d4-144b-4ca3-5f4347b8a96f?t=1783932883950
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24.1.2018 | In order to reform general upper secondary education, the Ministry of Education and Culture has prepared a draft government proposal for a new Act on General Upper Secondary Education in cooperation with a wide array of stakeholders. The purpose of the reform is to ensure that every student has an extensive general knowledge and is well prepared for further studies after completing general upper secondary education.https://okm.fi/en/-/esitys-uudeksi-lukiolaiksi-julki-vahvaa-yleissivistysta-tiivistyvaa-korkeakouluyhteistyota-ja-panostuksia-lukiolaisten-hyvinvointiin
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28.2.2013 | In the 2013 Government Budget, the total funding of research and development goes up to EUR 2,002 million. The Budget appropriations and outlays for research and development fall EUR 53 million short of the previous year.https://okm.fi/en/-/valtio-rahoittaa-t-k-toimintaa-kahdella-miljardilla-eurolla
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13.7.2026 | CITF Report Ceremony 8 July, WIPO Senior Ministerial Adviser Anna Vuopala Ambassador HEIDI SCHRODERUS-FOX 8.7 CITF handover ceremony Distinguished fellow Ambassadors, Deputy Director General and Assistant Director General, Heads of IP Offices, - W...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/253896903/Ambassador%20Heidi%20S-F%20CITF.pdf/a7f76191-9501-9b49-ec7c-59da891a2c13?t=1783935268292
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15.2.2017 | A working group at the Ministry of Education and Culture proposes over 40 new measures to respond to the education needs created by the growth in the number of asylum seekers and immigrants. The final report of the working group was submitted to Minister of Education and Culture Sanni Grahn-Laasonen.https://okm.fi/en/-/maahanmuuttajien-koulutuksen-kehittamiseen-ja-integrointiin-uusia-ehdotuksia
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18.12.2025 | The international results of the OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 were published earlier this autumn. They have now been supplemented with Finland’s national results. Finland participated in the main TALIS 2024, which focused on lower secondary school teachers and principals, and in the TALIS Starting Strong module, which targeted staff in early childhood education and care and pre-primary education.https://okm.fi/en/-/finland-s-talis-2024-national-reports-published-results-to-be-discussed-at-january-seminar
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7.10.2019 | A budget of EUR 6.8 billion is proposed for the Ministry of Education and Culture’s administrative branch for 2020. The draft budget measures seek to increase the skills level in Finland, make education more equitable, improve the quality of education and enhance the wellbeing of children and young people. Financing for the arts and culture will support creative work and production and promote equal access to the arts and culture.https://okm.fi/en/-/eur-6.8-billion-budget-proposal-for-ministry-of-education-and-culture-for-2020
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29.1.2014 | Finland and Estonia will collaborate to develop educational cloud services that will bring together electronic learning materials and learning applications, and will significantly step up both educational and technological cooperation. Krista Kiuru, Finland?s Minister of Education and Science and Jaak Aaviksoo, Estonia?s Minister of Education and Research reached agreement on this in Tallinn on Wednesday.https://okm.fi/en/-/suomi-ja-viro-sopivat-tiiviista-yhteistyosta-koulutuspilvipalveluiden-kehittamisessa
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2.12.2025 | An OECD survey shows that Finnish early childhood education and care (ECEC) stands out for active cooperation with families. In Finland, staff communicate and organise events for families more often than in most other participating countries. Stress levels among ECEC and pre-primary staff and leaders are lower in Finland than elsewhere, but staff shortages are a major source of stress.https://okm.fi/en/-/talis-2024-early-childhood-staff-find-their-work-meaningful-but-lack-of-resources-and-staff-shortages-pose-challenges
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2.2.2026 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala met his Estonian counterpart, Undersecretary for Sports Raido Mitt, and his delegation on Monday 2 February. At the meeting, they discussed Finnish experiences and best practices related to modern multi-purpose arenas. The visit is related to a planned multi-purpose arena in Tallinn.https://okm.fi/en/-/minister-poutala-discusses-the-construction-of-multi-purpose-arenas-with-estonian-delegation
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4.9.2026 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(5) Entries in the meeting minutes Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government 1 Septemb...https://okm.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Entries+in+the+meeting+minutes,+Budget+session+of+Prime+Minister+Orpo%E2%80%99s+Government+1+September+2026.pdf/af9a4b2a-cca9-65b2-c19e-0f2335cd73ad?t=1788527315712
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13.7.2026 | The CITF – Status Quo and Way Forward 8 July 2026 The CITF – Status Quo and Way Forward – 8 July 2026 – 2 foundational legal layer defining authors’ rights by conventions, treaties, directives, acts and regulations semantic layer addressing the ch...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/267698912/The%20CITF%20-%20Status%20Quo%20and%20Way%20Forward%20-%20Presentation%20-%2020260708.pdf/b151cf8a-dfaa-1dcf-a781-eeb76f067344?t=1783932883314
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25.3.2026 | AI Competence Framework for Citizens: Materials Language version: English National AI Competence Framework for Citizens • The Ministry of Education and Culture convened a “AI Competence – Researchers’ and Experts’ Roundtable” series to develop a c...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/258549992/AI%20Competence%20Framework%20for%20Citizens.pdf/1a2a81cc-08b0-b310-a2f9-6f3faf3e98d2?t=1774440889292
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Tuition fees in upper secondary education Students from third countries will, in future, be required to pay tuition fees in both general upper secondary education and vocational education and training. These fees apply to those who start their stu...https://okm.fi/en/tuition-fees-in-upper-secondary-education
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7.10.2025 | Finnish teachers in lower secondary education enjoy their work, but they are experiencing more stress than before. In Finland, the share of teachers considering a career change has increased, although it remains similar to the OECD average. Trust among colleagues is strong, and collaboration between teachers has grown.https://okm.fi/en/-/talis-2024-lower-secondary-teachers-are-satisfied-with-their-work-increasing-diversity-in-schools-challenges-teachers-to-learn-new-skills
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25.2.2026 | Competency Path © 2 0 2 6 C o m p e te n c y P a th Contents 1. Introduction and background 2. My Competency Path 3. Guidance practitioner section 4. Information service 1. Introduction and background 25/02/2026 3 What is Competency Path? A free o...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/4240776/Competency_Path_presentation_2026.pdf/502e9003-aec4-487e-3ff1-f487746c98f2?t=1772022205704
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4.12.2006 | The European Commission has awarded ten vocational education and training projects that have successfully promoted the European goals at grassroots level. The projects awarded included e.g. developing a credit transfer system for vocational education and training (VET), and producing support materials for enterprises for on-the-job learning abroad. The Minister of Education and Science Antti Kalliom...https://okm.fi/en/-/eu-palkitsi-ammatillisen-koulutuksen-kehittajia
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3.3.2026 | AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE AND KARELIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES FOR 2025–2028 1. Common objectives of higher education institutions The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Karelia University of Applied Scie...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/4392480/Agreement%20between%20Ministry%20of%20Education%20and%20university%20on%20applied%20sciences%20for%202025-2028.pdf/b7f6d8a5-7129-9682-aabe-ea2ee3c103dc?t=1772538968861
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3.3.2026 | AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND FOR 2025–2028 1. Common objectives of higher education institutions The Ministry of Education and Culture and the University of Eastern Finland have agre...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/4392480/Agreement%20between%20Ministry%20of%20Education%20and%20university%20for%202025-2028.pdf/b5a77c21-93b3-67a2-02b0-85420793e6bd?t=1772538994651
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30.1.2026 | The virtual morning session on the vision for higher education and research held on a wintery Friday on 30 January brought together more than 300 participants to discuss the future of Finnish society and the need to restructure higher education and research.https://okm.fi/en/-/finland-s-most-important-choice-is-education-culture-and-high-competence-morning-coffee-session-discussion-on-concrete-measures-for-the-vision-for-higher-education-and-research
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8.6.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie has presented seven State Awards for Public Information in acknowledgment of the dissemination of significant public information. The award ceremony will be celebrated on 8 June in Oulu, which is a European Capital of Culture this year.https://okm.fi/en/-/state-award-for-public-information-conferred-to-seven-contributors-to-community-relevant-information
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14.1.2026 | The Ministry of Education and Culture carried out a two-year pre-primary education trial in a total of 148 municipalities between 2021 and 2024. Altogether 37,357 children took part. They were placed in the trial group and control group by drawing lots. Parents, carers and teachers were satisfied with the trial and the two-year pre-primary education trial slightly increased the participation rate of five-year-olds.https://okm.fi/en/-/results-of-two-year-pre-primary-education-trial-published
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26.6.2026 | Supplementing the National Inventory of Living Heritage The UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was adopted by the UNESCO General Conference in 2003. Finland ratified the Convention in 2013, and the Finnish H...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/3956635/National%20Inventory%202026.pdf/0e5e3456-7873-6336-1f3f-44de573263cc?t=1782462178585
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7.1.2026 | 1 Procedural recommendations for developing Finland’s national language reserve 2 Foreword We need an accurate picture of the national language reserve Fewer languages are being studied in school Developing school practices Early childhood educati...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/5875747/Multilingualism_tiivistelm%C3%A4.pdf/be86bffa-d55f-4935-bff4-2fd150c82067?t=1767773221178
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4.6.2026 | Draft of the report “The CITF – Status Quo and Way Forward” - Anna and Philippe Purpose and content of the report • ~2-page Executive summary • ~10-slide Executive deck • ~10-page Report “The CITF – Status Quo and Way Forward" • Where the CITF cam...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/253896903/Draft_status_reportWorking_Groups.pdf/d80fc935-c3ca-8045-7d15-522c961d79a0?t=1780555220502
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22.9.2025 | The Ministry of Education and Culture’s proportion of the 2026 budget proposal is EUR 8.9 billion, which is some EUR 4.4 million more than in the 2025 Budget. Despite continued pressure on general government finances, the proposal maintains investment in education, research and competence.https://okm.fi/en/-/eur-8.9-billion-budget-proposal-for-the-ministry-of-education-and-culture-for-2026