Why Study in Finland?

Why Study in Finland?

Finland is a human-scaled, cosy country, with cities and towns designed for people, not just cars. Rush-hours are a rarity.

Our higher education institutions are small enough to operate functionally and effectively. They are all internationally oriented with special regional features, and you can choose between very different study environments ranging from larger urban campuses to close-to-nature campuses.

stud 2.jpgHigher education institutions are highly autonomous, but largely funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Therefore the Ministry also closely oversees the quality of teaching. These efficiently managed institutions:

- react to the needs of the society, and business and industry in their curricula and teaching

- provide a wide range of high-quality programmes in English for exchange and degree students at all levels of education

- give their students transferrable skills on which they can build their future in academic fields and in the job market.

Trust and openness are important concepts in Finland, and getting networked at an early stage is the Finnish way. Here you can start getting connected with fellow international and Finnish students, organisations, and the working world already whilst studying your first courses. Often these networks and friendships last for the rest of your life.

    Lots of Programmes in English
    Finnish institutions provide over 400 English-speaking degree and non-degree programmes. Some of the programs are short courses, which can usually only be taken as part of an exchange program whilst whole degree programmes take several years to complete, and lead to an official Finnish higher education Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree.
    Quality in research and education
    Our national education policy, excellent basic education, and student selection for higher education based on competition underpins the high standards in Finnish higher education.Thanks to their basic education and national entrance exams, Finnish students are highly motivated to study. Unlike in most countries, students also have a real influence on the quality of education. There is legislation in place that allows them exceptional influence in developing their institutions and studies together with their teachers.
    Excellent facilities for work and fun
    The high standard of different facilities provided by Finland and especially higher education institutions is frequently commended by international students. In Finland all students have the right to use the institutions libraries freely with a library card. As well as well stocked libraries , all higher education institutions provide their students free access to the internet. Also municipal library services are open to all, and the basic services are normally free of charge.
    Well-organised country
    Finland is a well-organised and efficient society. We rely on (and can rely on!) our general infrastructure as both public and private services are run effectively.Having well run public services like the police, fire and rescue services, transportation, education, and health care are fundamental to our daily living. Our banking services are among the best in world: advanced, innovative and easy to use.