Study abroad - study in Finland
The Finnish institutions of higher education offer a generous choice. We have an extensive network of institutions covering the whole country, from the southern metropolitan area to the Arctic Circle. All institutions are internationally oriented with special regional features: Students can choose between very different study environments, ranging from large urban campuses to close-to-nature campuses.
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Finland / Quick Facts
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Republic of Finland
 Form of government: Republic Population: 5,255,068 (2010 estimate) Capital: Helsinki Area: 338,145 km2, 130, 559 sq mi Largest cities: Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku, Oulu Ethnic groups: Finn, Swede, Saami, Russian Language: Finnish (official), Swedish (official), Saami and Russian Speaking minorities Religious affiliations: Protestant 86%, Finnish Orthodox 1%, Other 12% Education expenditure as a share of gross national product (GDP): 6.4% (2005) Number of years of compulsory schooling: 10 years (2007) Monetary unit* 1 Euro (€), consisting of 100 cents Economy: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Industry, Services, Major trade partners for exports: Germany, United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, and Russia Major trade partners for imports: Germany, Sweden, Russia, United Kingdom, and France |
