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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...

29.5.2026 | The internationalization of Chinese higher education is closely linked to the country’s economic, scientific, and foreign policy objectives, as well as its ambition to become a global superpower in education and technology. Internationalization is directed centrally by the party-state and implemented through multiple ministries, regional administrative actors, and higher education institutions together with their Communist Party organizations.

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29.5.2026 | Brazil is seeking to strengthen its global role and competitiveness. Brazil's international research cooperation has traditionally been concentrated in the United States and Europe, but efforts are being made to diversify the geographical and thematic focus in order to increase balance, visibility and autonomy. More balanced internationalization is also promoted in higher education, where initiati...

Policy and development in higher education and science The Ministry of Education and Culture helps promote the Government's higher education and science policy targets, and develops the higher education and science system in cooperation with stake...

Vision for higher education and research in 2030 The vision for the Finnish higher education and research in 2030 was drawn up in cooperation with higher education institutions and other stakeholders and was published in October 2017. NB: This pro...

Finland and PISA PISA assesses the learning outcome of students aged 15 in mathematics, science and reading literacy. PISA produces information about education, learning outcomes and informal learning The Programme for International Student Assess...

29.5.2026 | Shifting global powers have forced Canada to recalibrate its federal, trade, and scientific relations with many countries. Canada’s global engagement plan for 2026 thus focuses on strengthening strategic partnerships with trusted allies. Within the scope of its current internationalization strategy, Canada is protecting its domestic and economic interests as well as security. The aim is also to sec...

International cooperation The Ministry of Education and Culture, together with higher education institutions and other parties working in its branch of government, promotes international cooperation in higher education, science and research. The M...

Statistics on higher education and research The Ministry of Education and Culture compiles and uses versatile statistics from numerous sources to further develop higher education. Online statistical data on higher education is available on the web...

Lagar och förordningar: Ungdom På denna sida finns en förteckning över de viktigaste lagarna och förordningarna som gäller ungdomsarbetet och -politiken. Författningarna finns på svenska och finska i författningsdatabasen Finlex. Allmänt Den nya u...

29.5.2026 | As India advances its ambition to become a global superpower, internationalization has become an important cornerstone of its strategy—particularly in science, higher education, and innovation. No longer defined only by its role as a major exporter of talent, India is increasingly positioning itself as a destination for global knowledge, partnerships, and investment. Supported by a powerful diaspo...

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.

Current issues Latest news RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) National Inventory of Living Heritage expands with 22 new elements Type: Press release Publication date: 26.6.2026 11.30 New vision for higher education and research for Finland ...

Southern Africa – Pretoria This Team Finland Knowledge region covers all the member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Rwanda. Work is most active in South Africa, a global key player in science and geopolitics and the...

Teaching and Learning International Survey – TALIS 2024 – is the OECD’s largest international study concerning teachers and principals/leaders. Finland is participating in TALIS for the third time. In Finland, the national implementation of the study is managed by the Finnish Institute for Educational Research at the University of Jyväskylä. The study is coordinated in Finland by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

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...

26.6.2017 | The EU’s Erasmus+ programmes national mid-term evaluation is completed. This is a mid-term evaluation report concerning the implementation of the programme in Finland. The European Commission and the Member States are required to submit such a report halfway through the programme period. The Erasmus+ programme period covers the years 2014–2020.

Higher education institutions, science agencies, research institutes and other public research organisations The Finnish higher education system consists of universities and universities of applied sciences. A total of 13 universities and 22 unive...

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...