Higher education system consists of universities and polytechnics (universities of applied sciences). The Finnish higher education system is made up of two parallel sectors: universities and polytechnics. The universities rely on the connection between research and teaching. Their basic purpose is to perform scientific research and to provide higher education connected with it. Students at universities may take a lower (Bachelor's) or higher (Master's) academic degree and also academic further education, consisting of licentiate and doctoral degree. Universities also arrange further education and open university teaching.
The polytechnics are usually regional higher education institutions which provide instruction in subjects from several sectors, and which emphasize a connection with working life. The degrees they provide are Bachelor's degrees with a professional emphasis.
There are universities and polytechnics all over Finland, and the ultimate aim is to ensure that all prospective students have equal opportunities for study, regardless of where they live.
Finland attracts international students because of the high quality of education. More than 8400 students from abroad are studying for a degree in Finnish universities. Additionally, thousands of international students from over 100 countries visit Finnish universities annually.
Universities in Finland:
The universities represent the oldest educational tradition in Finland. The first university, The Royal Academy of Turku was founded in 1640. The universities' operations are still based on academic freedom and individual autonomy. Autonomy means that the universities have considerable freedom and independence in making their own decisions. The universities and their faculties decide on the regulations applying to their degrees and on their own curriculums. They also decide how many students to admit each year to study the various subjects they teach. There are 20 universities in Finland, all of which are owned and largely funded by the Finnish government. University studies are available to all, in principle, as Finnish universities do not charge term fees.
Polytechnics - Universities of Applied Sciences:
The special feature of the polytechnics is their close link with working life and their aim of providing skills for expert duties in different vocational sectors. The polytechnics system is fairly recent in Finland, having been created in the 1990s. The new system was introduced in an effort to channel the growth of the higher education sector from universities into the new polytechnics. The new name for polytechnic is University of Applied Sciences.
Finding your degree:
To find a degree prospective students are suggested to visit the websites of the educational institutes. They can be found at the webpage of the Ministry of Education.
Ministry of Education
Bachelor's degree:
Application criteria for Bachelor's degree is a competed higher secondary education and a good command in English proven with IELTS or TOEFL.
Application for Bachelor's Degree in polytechnics can be done with an online joint application at www.admissions.fi twice a year. Application times are January-February and September. The admissions website also provides a lot of practical information about living in Finland. Guidance for filling up the online application is available at the Embassy. After completing online application the applicant receives a confirmation email and a student application number. Students are required to send one attested set of their educational certificates to an address in Finland (first priority college) given in the confirmation email. At one time, student can apply up to four different degrees. A gap in the studies does not affect the chances of getting admission.
Participating in the entrance examination is generally required for Bachelor's degree. Students will be notified with a letter if they are invited to sit in exams (for this purpose students should write their current address or GPO Box address when filling up the online application especially if their permanent address is in a remote area of Nepal). One part of the exam usually is a language (English) skill test. The Embassy does not have sample questions/exams available. The colleges themselves decide where their exams are held, students get the information of the exam location, date and time when they receive the exam invitation letter. The Embassy is normally not notified who are invited to the exam unless the Embassy has been asked to conduct exams. Not all exams are held in Nepal, if the exam location is in Finland, it is necessary to apply a tourist visa in order to participate. For this, more information is available at the Embassy.
Joint application webpage
Discover Finland as a student
Nepal - Finland, studying in Finland through Nepalese eyes
Application Process for Bachelor's Degree
Application Period: 11 January 2010-12 February 2010 For Degree Program applying through Joint Application System.
Apply Through: Joint Application System at hattps://www.admission.fi/ for Bachelor's Degree and Ploytechnic programs.
Improtant Update: IELTS score is growed this year to 6.0 minimum for students applying Bachelor's Degree.
IF you are applying for Bachelor level, i would like to suggest you following simple steps:
For more info please feel free to contact us in case you need further clarification
Apply Through: Joint Application System at hattps://www.admission.fi/ for Bachelor's Degree and Ploytechnic programs.
Improtant Update: IELTS score is growed this year to 6.0 minimum for students applying Bachelor's Degree.
IF you are applying for Bachelor level, i would like to suggest you following simple steps:
For more info please feel free to contact us in case you need further clarification
Information for Students who have received invitation for entrance exam
I observed that many of the students are still confusion about entrance issues though I wrote the same on many posts. So, I am posting extract of a news from Embassy of Finland, Nepal. Remember: it is not the entrance information for year 2008 (this year), but it is from last year (2007). I am posting it, just to give you more detail about the Finnish way of expressing issues related to Entrance and how they manage Entrances.
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Why are you interested to take this training course in Finland?
Nepal is very rich in terms of natural resources and cultural heritage so that we have very good future in tourism industry. But definitely to explore new concept for the development of this industry we must need to have good vision and with out good guidelines it is really not possible to make bright future of tourism industry in my country so that I am highly interested to get professional training from the recognized place and for that I choose Finland for it and internet facility helps me lots to get more info about Finland and this college.
wtire a short story about yourself?
I am a tourist guide here in Pokhara, Nepal. Our places is very much popular for international and national tourist and we are naturally very fortune (rich), as all need to choose a good carrier path so I choose tourism is my future goal and want to run a good tourism industry and for that definitely I need to have much information, idea as well as new creation and vision for that I should have good education and training so to turn my dream into the reality i have planned to take good short term training from the reputed country and when i go through the internet i found Finland and this college is very much informative for me for my future industry.
For finland entrance exam...
Dear students, best of luck for the exam for finland.some directions for you:
1.If you are being charged extra sum for the invitation letter and if anybody says i wont give our invitation letter until you pay extra money then contact directly to embessy. The consultancy will be in black listed.You have to pay 4000 Nrs to 9400 Nrs depending upon the colleges. Colleges under Polytechnic only cost you 4000 Nrs.
2.Dont think that i can cheat in the exam. This exam is by council so no cheating!!!! dont do that. its about your future.3. For exams, we have provided you with some questions for IB. If you need questions for IT subjects then mail us.
1.If you are being charged extra sum for the invitation letter and if anybody says i wont give our invitation letter until you pay extra money then contact directly to embessy. The consultancy will be in black listed.You have to pay 4000 Nrs to 9400 Nrs depending upon the colleges. Colleges under Polytechnic only cost you 4000 Nrs.
2.Dont think that i can cheat in the exam. This exam is by council so no cheating!!!! dont do that. its about your future.3. For exams, we have provided you with some questions for IB. If you need questions for IT subjects then mail us.
Studying in Finnish Universities
In this section you are given some practical information to make your studies and stay in Finland a rewarding experience.
Finnish universities are state-run institutions subordinate to the Ministry of Education. The National Defence University is subordinate to the Ministry of Defence. Nevertheless, it should be pointed out that Finnish universities have an extensive autonomy in such issues as instruction, research as well as in other intramural matters.
At present, Finnish universitites charge no tuition fees, since they are mainly financed by the government. However, students have to pay for their housing and living expenses.
Various aspects of student life will contribute to how comfortable you feel in your new environment. Make sure that you get all your vital questions answered. Each university has admissions services to help you through the application process as well as student services to guide you during your stay in Finland.
Participate in your local Student Union's activities and enjoy your student life in Finland! more about click here
Finnish universities are state-run institutions subordinate to the Ministry of Education. The National Defence University is subordinate to the Ministry of Defence. Nevertheless, it should be pointed out that Finnish universities have an extensive autonomy in such issues as instruction, research as well as in other intramural matters.
At present, Finnish universitites charge no tuition fees, since they are mainly financed by the government. However, students have to pay for their housing and living expenses.
Various aspects of student life will contribute to how comfortable you feel in your new environment. Make sure that you get all your vital questions answered. Each university has admissions services to help you through the application process as well as student services to guide you during your stay in Finland.
Participate in your local Student Union's activities and enjoy your student life in Finland! more about click here
Studying Finnish
The Finnish language is taught at more than 100 universities around the world. In Finland eight universities offer degree studies in Finnish and besides, most universities in Finland offer Finnish courses at their language centres.
There are several organisers of Finnish summer courses in Finland. The Centre for International Mobility CIMO arranges summer courses that are intended for students of Finnish at foreign universities.
1)Suomea - Finnish 2007 (pdf).Annually published brochure on CIMO programmes for students of Finnish language and culture
There are several organisers of Finnish summer courses in Finland. The Centre for International Mobility CIMO arranges summer courses that are intended for students of Finnish at foreign universities.
1)Suomea - Finnish 2007 (pdf).Annually published brochure on CIMO programmes for students of Finnish language and culture
Why Finland
Finland is a welfare state with the aim of securing for its 5.2 million inhabitants equal opportunities for a good life and for the most efficient use of its resources as possible.
The geopolitical location between West and East has always been reflected in the country’s events and goings on. With this combination of western and eastern influences, Finnish culture has developed into something strong and highly individual. Just like the Finns themselves. In the section Finnish Way of Life you’ll find basic information about Finland and the Finns.
We have also chosen some photos to show you how Finland looks like. In the Stories section students who have already chosen Finland give their answers to the question “Why Finland?”
The geopolitical location between West and East has always been reflected in the country’s events and goings on. With this combination of western and eastern influences, Finnish culture has developed into something strong and highly individual. Just like the Finns themselves. In the section Finnish Way of Life you’ll find basic information about Finland and the Finns.
We have also chosen some photos to show you how Finland looks like. In the Stories section students who have already chosen Finland give their answers to the question “Why Finland?”
Saturday, November 8, 2008
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