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Higher education Universities and universities of applied sciences enjoy freedom of research, science, art and tuition. They are responsible for the content and quality of the education they provide. On the basis of foresight, the Ministry of Educ...https://okm.fi/en/higher-education-and-degrees
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Education policy report The Education Policy Report paves the way for equitable and high-quality education in the 2040s in Finland, where skills requirements are growing and age cohorts are shrinking. The report outlines the target state for educa...https://okm.fi/en/education-policy-report
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23.5.2018 | The Agreement on Enhancing International Arctic Scientific Cooperation, concluded between the Arctic Council Member States, entered into force on Wednesday, 23 May 2018. The Agreement aims to enhance the practical scientific research cooperation among the Arctic States. Finnish higher education institutions and research institutes have a strong tradition and a lot of international cooperation in the field of Arctic research. Finland holds the Chairmanship of the Arctic Council until 2019.https://okm.fi/en/-/arktinen-tiedesopimus-voimaan-edistaa-kaytannon-tutkimusyhteistyota
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Culture, physical activity and youth work facilitate integration Cultural services, public libraries, activities for young people and sports activities make it easier to integrate into the society. Participation in such activities provides an easy...https://okm.fi/en/culture-physical-activity-and-youth-work
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Press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) PISA 2025: Students in Finland still perform well above OECD average in science Type: Press release Publication date: 8.9.2026 10.30 Aalto Works inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Type:...https://okm.fi/en/press-releases-and-news
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National Youth Work and Youth Policy Programme The National Youth Work and Youth Policy Programme is a horizontal programme, which the Government adopts every four years with the aim of promoting a good environment for young people to grow up and ...https://okm.fi/en/national-youth-work-and-policy-programme
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6.7.2026 | The Ministry of Education and Culture has published a report by the Copyright Infrastructure Task Force on its work to date. The report brings together experiences and recommendations on how the management and licensing of copyright data can be developed to meet the needs arising from digitalisation and artificial intelligence.https://okm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-education-and-culture-publishes-copyright-infrastructure-task-force-report
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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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3.12.2019 | China-Finland Year of Winter Sports Closing Ceremony took place at Lappi Areena in Rovaniemi on 3 December 2019. Minister of Science and Culture Hanna Kosonen and Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan took part in the celebrations.https://okm.fi/en/-/suomi-kiina-talviurheilun-teemavuosi-paattyy-mutta-yhteistyo-jatkuu
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Qualifications and studies in vocational education and training The qualifications structure in vocational education and training (VET) has three levels. There are three types of qualifications: vocational upper secondary qualification, further vo...https://okm.fi/en/qualifications-and-studies_vet
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General upper secondary education General upper secondary education and the matriculation examination taken at the end of it make it possible to apply for studies in higher education institutions. The unit of the scope of studies is a credit. The ...https://okm.fi/en/general-upper-secondary-education
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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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5.10.2020 | The profession of teacher is still valued in society. Teachers experience that schools in Finland have a good spirit of community. However, teachers are less satisfied with their working environment than before. They no longer enjoy work as much as they used to. The changing demands, administrative work and having to adjust teaching to the needs of children and young people in need of special support are the main stress factors for teachers.https://okm.fi/en/-/international-talis-2018-survey-schools-instil-a-sense-of-community-more-than-before
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15.1.2019 | During President Niinistö’s state visit to China, Finland has been forging closer links with the Chinese cultural and audiovisual industries. As part of the President’s visit to Beijing, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed on cooperation in the fields of culture and cultural tourism. The ongoing negotiations on film and television co-production agreements also progressed.https://okm.fi/en/-/kulttuuri-ja-av-alan-yhteistyo-kiinan-kanssa-etenee
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15.6.2026 | The Ministry of Education and Culture has published Bildung as a Way Forward for Finland – A vision for higher education and research for 2040, a scenario developed in collaboration with higher education institutions, decision-makers, and actors in higher education and research to guide Finland’s future direction. The vision, published on 15 June 2026, sets out objectives for higher education and resear...https://okm.fi/en/-/new-vision-for-higher-education-and-research-for-finland
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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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14.7.2026 | Suur-Karja 23 / 15076 Tallinn, Estonia / + 372 628 2222 / [email protected] / www.kul.ee / Registration No 70000941 Commissioner Glenn Micallef European Commission [email protected] Dear Commissioner Glenn Micallef, We sincerely appreciat...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/3547387/Joint%20Statement%20to%20Comissioner%20Glenn%20Micallef.pdf/fab79e27-e7cd-2704-9b3e-898274d0c6c8?t=1784018301429
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16.4.2026 | Finland will refrain from participating in the Venice Biennale at the political level if Russia takes part in the Art Exhibition. Participation will be maintained at the level of public officials. Finland emphasises its backing of Ukraine and its commitment to European cooperation.https://okm.fi/en/-/finland-to-limit-participation-in-venice-biennale-due-to-participation-by-russia
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Cuts being made to studies in Finnish language and culture abroad have lately been a topic in public debate. The Ministry of Education and Culture has also received communications and petitions related to the issue. Here, we provide an overview of the background to the approaches adopted and respond to the concerns expressed by the public.https://okm.fi/en/-/finnish-language-and-culture-abroad
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Finnish Cultural and Academic Institutes The network of Finnish cultural and academic institutes comprises institutes around the world. The institutes advance the international mobility, visibility and collaboration of Finnish professionals in the...https://okm.fi/en/finnish-institutes-abroad