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Library network The Finnish network of libraries consists of public i.e. municipal libraries, research libraries (university libraries and libraries of universities of applied sciences), special libraries, and libraries located at schools and othe...https://okm.fi/en/library-network
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EU and international cooperation in the youth sector The objective of international and European cooperation is to develop youth policy and support youth work through networking and exchanges of good practices. The Ministry of Education and Cultur...https://okm.fi/en/eu-and-international-cooperation-youth
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Continuous learning Continuous learning responds to the need to develop and renew competence at different stages of people’s lives and careers. The changing demands of work will significantly increase the need for upskilling and continuous learnin...https://okm.fi/en/continuous-learning-reform
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Promotion of physical activity The Ministry of Education and Culture endeavours to create conditions for a physically active lifestyle for the whole population. The aim is to enable the Finnish population to be physically active to a degree that s...https://okm.fi/en/promotion-of-physical-activity
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23.4.2026 | The evaluation of Finland’s National World Heritage Strategy (2015–2025) finds that implementation has been broad‑based and substantive. The strategy has reinforced Finland’s standing as a responsible steward of world heritage and deepened cooperation between world heritage sites. The findings and the role of the strategy were discussed at the World Heritage Forum in Vaasa.https://okm.fi/en/-/evaluation-of-national-world-heritage-strategy-successful-implementation-impact-needs-to-grow
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19.2.2020 | The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recommends that Finland diversify its adult education provision, make it more relevant for working life, and use economic incentives to encourage reskilling and upskilling. Special attention should be paid to outreach and guidance services to adults with lower basic skills. The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Econo...https://okm.fi/en/-/1410877/oecd-kannustaa-suomea-kehittamaan-jatkuvaa-oppimista-kokonaisuutena
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Education for immigrants Immigrants usually participate in the same early childhood education and care, education and training as the rest of the population. In addition to these, integration training and support for learning as well as preparator...https://okm.fi/en/education-for-immigrants1
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Steering, financing and agreements of higher education institutions, science agencies and research institutes The Ministry of Education and Culture coordinates the activities of higher education institutions, science agencies and research institut...https://okm.fi/en/steering-financing-and-agreements
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12.5.2026 | A joint vision for higher education and research, titled Bildung as a Vision for Finland, is due to be completed in June. The vision represents Finland’s pledge for the future of higher education and research and is based on the current strengths and policies of the higher education system. The vision will be finalised during the spring under the leadership of the vision's steering group and the support of the parliamentary monitoring group.https://okm.fi/en/-/finland-s-shared-vision-for-higher-education-and-research-being-finalised
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Financing of general education The state and the local education providers share the financial cost for tuition. Pre-primary education, primary and lower secondary education (basic education) and upper secondary education are all free of charge. I...https://okm.fi/en/financing-of-general-education
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11.6.2026 | The Government proposes a comprehensive reform of the legislation on basic education in the arts. The aim is to clarify the structure of basic education in the arts and improve access to instruction across different art disciplines and fields. The proposal would also introduce a single syllabus and reform the criteria for central government transfers to municipalities.https://okm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-new-legislation-on-basic-education-in-the-arts
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Frequently asked questions Here you can find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. If you couldn’t find the answer to your question on our website, you are also welcome to contact us kas.okm(at)gov.fi How are you developing Finni...https://okm.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions
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Press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Aalto Works inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Type: Press release Publication date: 26.7.2026 10.43 Minister of Economic Affairs Puisto in Dublin at meeting of EU competitiveness minis...https://okm.fi/en/press-releases-and-news
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21.12.2022 | Minister of Science and Culture Petri Honkonen has granted nearly four million euros in discretionary funding to develop and increase the availability of cyber security education and boost the research and teaching of information psychology.https://okm.fi/en/-/higher-education-institutions-to-cooperate-to-develop-cyber-security-education-information-psychology-research-also-to-be-boosted
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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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Key legislation on general education This page lists the key acts and decrees on general education. If an English translation of an act or decree is available, the link takes you directly to the English version of the statute in the Finlex databas...https://okm.fi/en/legislation-general-education
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fi Etusivu Vastuualueet Ajankohtaista Hankkeet ja säädösvalmistelu Avustukset Julkaisut Ministeriö Yhteystiedot sv Framsida Ansvarsområden Aktuellt Projekt och lagberedning Understöd Publikationer Ministeriet Kontaktinformation en Frontpage Areas ...https://okm.fi/en/-/special-transfers-for-sport-science-further-research-projects
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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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28.5.2026 | The EU ministers responsible for competitiveness meet in Brussels on 28–29 May 2026. Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto (internal market and industrial policy) and State Secretary Kristiina Kokko (research and space) represent Finland at the meeting.https://okm.fi/en/-/1410877/competitiveness-ministers-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-industry-and-research-in-eu
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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=6751