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Collective management of copyright Collective management refers to activities that are managed by collective management organisations on behalf of the rightholders. The activities are governed by the Act on the Collective Management of Copyright (...

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...

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...

Högskolor, övriga offentliga forskningsorganisationer och vetenskapliga institutioner Högskolesystemet i Finland består av universitet och yrkeshögskolor. Inom undervisnings- och kulturministeriets förvaltningsområde finns 22 yrkeshögskolor och 13...

Vision for strengthening the international dimension of Finnish higher education and research by 2035 Brochure: Vision for strengthening the international dimension of Finnish higher education and research by 2035 Finland is a responsible, welcomi...

Accessibility and diversity of culture The Ministry of Education and Culture aims to provide linguistic and cultural minorities, persons with disabilities and other special groups with opportunities to participate in culture and express their crea...

10.3.2026 | Undervisningsminister Anders Adlercreutz deltog den 8–10 mars i det internationella toppmötet för undervisningsministrar och lärarorganisationer, International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) 2026, som ordnades i Tallinn i år.

Visionen för internationaliseringen av högskoleutbildning och forskning 2035 Visionen för internationaliseringen av högskoleutbildning och forskning vägleder högskolor och övriga aktörer inom undervisnings- och kulturministeriets förvaltningsområd...

Kulturens tillgänglighet och mångfald Undervisnings- och kulturministeriet har som mål att se till att även språkliga och kulturella minoriteter, personer med funktionsnedsättning och andra särskilda grupper ska ha möjlighet att ta del av kultur o...

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...

27.3.2026 | Singapore has long been determined to build its position as a global pioneer in artificial intelligence. The strategic starting point for the island state is clear: technological competitiveness is not just an economic policy choice, but a national lifeline. With limited natural resources and geopolitical vulnerability, Singapore relies on technology, research and innovation to ensure its economic resilience and strategic autonomy.

6.2.2026 | Den 6 februari framförde undervisningsminister Anders Adlercreutz statsrådets hälsning vid festligheter som hölls i det samiska kulturcentret Sajos i Enare med anledning av den nya sametingslagen och sametingets valperiod.

27.3.2026 | Brazilian Framework for the Responsible Use and Development of Artificial Intelligence in Education highlights national sovereignty in AI and the use of AI to strengthen inclusion and equity in education. Recommendations and policy guidelines are presented to higher education institutions related to teacher training, AI governance, use of AI in studies and research, and development of students’ AI skills.

12.11.2025 | The Sports Ministers of 33 countries and the European Commission have expressed their grave concern about the decision of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in September to discontinue the partial suspensions of the National Paralympic Committees of Belarus and Russia from the Paralympic Games.

12.3.2026 | EU-CELAC “AI IN SCIENCE” WORKING GROUP 11.3.2026 Why “AI in Science” in the EU–CELAC Context AI in Science as a strategic enabler of: • Scientific discovery and research excellence • Addressing global challenges (health, climate, sustainability) •...

14.10.2025 | preencoded.png How universities can protect & promote academic freedom EUA principles and guidelines Enora Bennetot Pruvot, 10 October 2025 preencoded.png Academic freedom today The challenge Academic freedom is the freedom to learn, teach, conduc...

13.11.2025 | Undervisningsminister Anders Adlercreutz deltog i Europeiska unionens konferens om utbildning och kompetens, Education and Skills Summit, på torsdagen i Bryssel. Ministern höll ett anförande i paneldiskussionen "How to reimagine the teaching profession in Europe".

11.3.2025 | The working group on responsible international cooperation set up by the Ministry of Education and Culture has published recommendations that emphasise openness, reciprocity and risk management in international cooperation in higher education and research. The recommendations aim to safeguard academic freedom while also ensuring that international cooperation upholds democracy and ethical choices.

11.3.2025 | Undervisnings- och kulturministeriets grupp för ansvarsfull internationalisering har publicerat rekommendationer som betonar öppenhet, ömsesidighet och riskhantering i det internationella samarbetet inom högskoleutbildning och forskning. Syftet med rekommendationerna är att trygga den akademiska friheten och att samtidigt säkerställa att det internationella samarbetet stöder demokrati och etiska val.

1.3.2021 | The Constitution safeguards the autonomy of universities and the Universities Act secures the general administrative framework in universities. The working group that carried out the assessment of administrative autonomy in Finnish universities deemed it unnecessary for legislation at the level of an act of Parliament to be more specific than it currently is. The working group considers that many...