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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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Eurostudent studies and analyses The Eurostudent surveys examine issues such as young people's access to higher education, the study conditions in higher education, students' use of time and their income, and international mobility. The results of...https://okm.fi/en/eurostudent-studies
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Studies and statistics on student financial aid In the preparation of matters, the Ministry of Education and Culture utilises domestic and international studies and statistics concerning, for example, the subsistence and life situation of students...https://okm.fi/en/statistics-student-financial-aid
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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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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 is one of the cornerstones of the Finnish welfare society. We pride ourselves on an educational system that offers equal opportunities for education for all.https://okm.fi/en/education-system
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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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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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Strengthening the basic skills and language of instruction of pupils with a migrant background The aim is to ensure that pupils who have recently moved to Finland have the capabilities to pursue further studies. The action plan will look for solut...https://okm.fi/en/strengthening-the-basic-skills-and-language-of-instruction-of-pupils-with-a-migrant-background
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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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Student financial aid in Finland The purpose of student financial aid is to safeguard a minimum income for students in need of financial support during their studies. The education policy objectives serve as the foundation for the development of t...https://okm.fi/en/student-financial-aid-system
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Upper secondary education Upper secondary education in Finland consists of two types of upper secondary studies, namely general upper secondary education and vocational education and training. General upper secondary education and the matriculatio...https://okm.fi/en/upper-secondary-education
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Vocational education and training in Finland Vocational education and training (VET) is designed both for young people without upper secondary qualifications and for adults already in work life. VET provides students with strong vocational compete...https://okm.fi/en/vocational-education-and-training
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Student financial aid The purpose of student financial aid is to secure the livelihood of full-time students. The ministry develops the student financial aid system on the basis of educational policy objectives and drafts the necessary legislative...https://okm.fi/en/student-financial-aid
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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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The international EUROSTUDENT studies look at issues such as young people's access to higher education, the study conditions in higher education, students' use of time and their income, and integration of international students in Finland. The results of the research will be used in the development of Finnish higher education and as support for decision-making in Finland.https://okm.fi/en/project?tunnus=OKM019:00/2022
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Policies and development Educational policy objectives are used to further develop student financial aid. The goal is to provide students with sufficient financial aid so that it promotes full-time studies based on the student’s plans and to help ...https://okm.fi/en/policies-and-development-financial-aid
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Matriculation examination At the end of general upper secondary education, students take a school-leaving examination known as the matriculation examination. It is a final certificate for students in general upper secondary education that is used ...https://okm.fi/en/finnish-matriculation-examination
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General education General education comprises pre-primary, primary, lower secondary, general upper secondary education and other non-vocational studies, such as those at liberal adult education institutions. It also includes morning and afternoon ...https://okm.fi/en/general-education
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Higher education and science The Ministry of Education and Culture is responsible for the planning and implementation of higher education and science policy and preparing statutes, national Budget proposals and Government decisions that apply to t...https://okm.fi/en/higher-education-and-research