Education System

Finland provides kids with a top-notch education. Finland has two different categories of higher education institutions: Foundation Universities and Public Corporations. Military colleges or the National Defence University, which receives 64% of its government funding, regulate most universities.

First Cycle Programmes are available through universities and polytechnics. In Finland, a master's degree is required for most jobs. Most subjects of study, except medicine, provide a direct route to a master's degree.

The twenty fields of higher education are as follows:

  • Theology
  • Humanities
  • Law 
  • Social Sciences
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Educational Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Sciences
  • Engineering and Architecture
  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Health Sciences
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Music
  • Art and Design
  • Theatre and Dance
  • Fine Arts

It is possible to obtain a military education only at their academies. The Army, Navy, and Air Force are the three branches represented by these academies.

There is polytechnic education available in areas like:

  • Humanities and Education
  • Culture
  • Social Sciences, Business, and Administration
  • Natural Resources and the Environment
  • Technology, Communication, and Transport
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Services, Health, and Sport
  • Tourism, Catering, and Domestic services

Universities and polytechnics offer systematised courses, programmes, and modules in a variety of languages. Officers are trained at the National Defence University. Basic, intermediate, and advanced studies are all at different study levels. According to national statutes, all these institutions and polytechnics plan their initial directions. The development of directives will be based on the evaluation outcomes.

Admission Requirements

An entrance exam and high school results determine admissions. Admission to some courses is determined through several variables, including education, work history, and practical experience. Additionally, there may be skill demonstrations, interviews, or exams that are material-based. After UG programmes, there is no separate admissions procedure.

Employability 

Institutions of higher learning are collaborating on pertinent labour market research and putting initiative into degrees and studies. They also offer recruitment services for students who want to join training during or after their education.

Fee payments

International full-time students from non-European nations or Switzerland are required to pay tuition. However, foreign nationals with EU Blue Cards or permanent residency cards are exempt from paying tuition.

Cost of study

The cost of attending a university in Finland varies depending on the institution. For prestigious universities, the fees start at around €6,000 per year and go up to €18,000.

 

List of universities

S.No. Universities Country