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Study in Finland

Facts and Figures

Population:	5,300,000
# of Int. Students:	14,000*

*= Approx. total

Finland is situated in northern Europe and neighbours Sweden, Norway and Russia. It is a member of the European Union where it represents both Nordic democracy and way of living. Equality in wealth is a key-driver in our society.

For an international student Finland is both an exotic and a safe target country. Finnish society is credible: a networked and transparent open civic society, where education is always a top first priority.

The country is filled with contrasts. We have four distinct seasons including the midnight sun in the summer and a period of near darkness in the Winter. We have large rural areas and the highest technology within reach; East and West – you name it.

Finland is a global leader in information technology and also enjoys gender equality and low levels of corruption. We have one of the most advanced education systems in the world, and as a result of our innovative mindset and investing in education we are blessed with high standard of living and quality of life.

Our emphasis on nature makes Finland stand out from other European countries. We breathe clean air, and drink clean ground water directly from the tap. Nature is an integral part of the Finnish way of life for a very simple reason: it is everywhere.

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.

Higher 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.

Practical Information

Online Application to Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland

http://www.admissions.fi/

Research & Careers in Finland

Research

Doctoral Admissions If you are interested in post-Master's level studies / research (for example, a PhD degree or a PhD-level visiting researcher period) in Finland, you must first contact the Finnish university of your choice and apply for a post-Master's study/research placement. Applications must be made directly to the universities. The International Office of each university can advise you further, or, alternatively, you may directly contact the Faculty/Department of your interest.

Eligibility If you currently hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) then usually you are eligible to apply for PhD-level studies in Finland. However, since the Finnish universities define their own entry criteria, we at CIMO are not in a position to officially assess your eligibility for Doctoral studies in Finland. For details of Doctoral level admission you need to be in contact with the Finnish university you are interested in.

When to apply? Some universities may accept doctoral study applications at all times, while others may have specific application periods. Note also that student selection for post-Master's level studies and research is usually decided on at faculty level, so Doctoral level application times and policies may vary even within a single university. There is no joint admissions system for Doctoral level studies and research, so please check the application times with the Finnish university faculty/depratment of your choice.

Research.fi contains key statistics and other data on Finnish science and technology. There are also links for more in-depth information: statistical and other publications, documents and databases.

Career & Working in

When you have graduated, you may decide that you would like to find full-time employment in Finland. It is normally a good idea to prepare yourself in advance for the actual job hunting, already before graduation. Bear in mind that if you manage to find a part-time job in your field while you are still studying, this may act as a springboard to full-time employment.

The Career Services of your home university or polytechnic can help you get started by providing advice on how to look for jobs after your graduation. Note that they may, for example, arrange job fairs in cooperation with prospective employers, or organise job searching skills seminars and other information sessions.