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31.3.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie visited Ukraine from 29 to 31 March. In Lviv, she took part, at Ukraine’s invitation, in a meeting on culture that examined the state of Ukrainian culture, the protection of cultural heritage and international cooperation including practical support measures. During the visit the Minister held one-to-one discussions with Deputy Prime Minister ...https://okm.fi/en/-/minister-of-science-and-culture-talvitie-visits-ukraine
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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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Contact information for the Ministry of Education and Culture You can search the contact data of ministries' employees by name, phone number or job title. Search for contact information Search Postal address Ministry of Education and Culture P.O. ...https://okm.fi/en/contact-information
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EU and international cooperation in arts and culture The Ministry of Education and Culture is responsible for international cultural policy and participates in its development and implementation in international organisations and the European Unio...https://okm.fi/en/eu-and-international-cooperation-culture
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EU and international cooperation in arts and culture The Ministry of Education and Culture is responsible for international cultural policy and participates in its development and implementation in international organisations and the European Unio...https://okm.fi/en/EU-and-international-cooperation-culture
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In September 2024, the Ministry of Education and Culture began monitoring the measures outlined in the action plan to promote diversity in the field of arts and culture, which was published in 2023. The Ministry has focused particularly on a cultural policy report, the promotion of constructive dialogue and the development of government grant activities from the perspective of cultural diversity. Strengthen...https://okm.fi/en/-/the-ministry-of-education-and-culture-s-measures-to-promote-cultural-diversity-in-2023-2024
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The Cultural Policy Report The purpose of the Cultural Policy Report is to produce an ambitious vision for the future that enables the long-term development of Finnish cultural policy. The report outlines key actions to achieve these goals. Accord...https://okm.fi/en/the-cultural-policy-report
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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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Construction of sports facilities There are nearly 50,000 registered sports facilities in Finland and approximately 70% of them are owned by municipalities. Privately-run sports facilities, mainly located in cities and towns, complement the supply...https://okm.fi/en/construction-of-sports-facilities
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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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Design and architecture in Finland Finland’s Design Programme widely promotes the use and application of design. Architectural policy, in turn, boosts the quality of the built environment and helps preserve it. The Ministry of Education and Cultur...https://okm.fi/en/design-and-architecture
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New Literacies Programme The New Literacies Programme aims to strengthen children’s and young people’s media literacy, competence in information and communications technology (ICT), and programming skills in early childhood education and care, pre...https://okm.fi/en/new-literacies-programme
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Press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Evaluation of National World Heritage Strategy: successful implementation, impact needs to grow Type: Press release Publication date: 23.4.2026 10.06 Finland to limit participation in Venice...https://okm.fi/en/press-releases-and-news
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The Digital services for continuous learning programme (2021–2025) consists of: 1. a digital service bundle for continuous learning that covers the entire education system and crosses administrative boundaries, and 2. a digitalisation and flexible learning package for higher education that covers all higher education institutions (Digivision 2030).https://okm.fi/en/project?tunnus=OKM012:00/2023
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Ministry of Education and Culture Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz The Swedish People's party of Finland Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz heads the Ministry of Education and Culture. In accordance with the division of responsibilit...https://okm.fi/en/minister-of-education
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Team Finland Knowledge network Team Finland Knowledge promotes international cooperation in higher education and research. Our network works to attract students, researchers and other talent to Finland. We report on policy developments in our host...https://okm.fi/en/team-finland-knowledge-network
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United States and Canada – Los Angeles The Team Finland Knowledge specialist in Los Angeles covers the western United States and Canada. California, where the specialist is based, has a strong focus on innovation. Work in the region must encompass...https://okm.fi/en/los-angeles-en
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Visual arts in Finland Visual arts comprise painting, sculpting, graphics, photography, media and cartoon art, arts and crafts, performance and location-based art. The Ministry of Education and Culture funds visual arts with appropriations from th...https://okm.fi/en/visual-arts
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15.1.2026 | The European Capital of Culture year in Oulu begins with a three-day Opening Festival starting on Friday, 16 January. The programme features nearly 200 events, offering a diverse range of experiences – most of them free of charge and open to people of all ages. Throughout the year, Oulu will be alive with cultural events, performances and exhibitions.https://okm.fi/en/-/european-capital-of-culture-opens-in-oulu
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The core objective of the project is to build digital services to support individuals in making educational and career choices and maintaining and developing their competence throughout their careers and lives, as well as to promote a better match between work, competence, and demand and supply of education.https://okm.fi/en/project?tunnus=OKM069:00/2021