Study in Finland
Study in Finland
Thursday, 09 September 2010 17:32
This beautiful little state offer stunning opportunities in higher education as well as in vocational education in every field of study. Since 1995, Finland has been a member of the European Union, the Finnish government has set out greater emphasis on education, consequently putting education on the highest priority. Finland, at present, has 21 university level institutions and 30 polytechnics. As matter of fact, degree and exchange students together comprise nearly 5 percent of the total student enrolment in these institutions of higher education.
The national policy of internationalization has also facilitated the advancement of educational system in the country, which in turn has ensured that students from all corners of the world come to the country to pursue quality higher education. Moreover, Finnish universities and polytechnics have also laid emphasis on imparting education in English. This has been one of the major reasons why international students have increasingly preferred the country for higher studies. Besides, the natural brilliance of the country has attracted many students from overseas.
Finland offers foremost education system in various fields of study such as IT, biotechnology, environmental sciences, architecture, music, art, and design. yet, educational opportunities are not limited in the country. The quality of education in the country is quite inspiring and the cost of education is low. Universities and polytechnics present in the country do not charge any fee since the Ministry of Education funds higher education at the university level. The Ministry of Education is also responsible for ensuring the quality of educational system in Finland. lately, the numbers has been increased under the student exchange programme.
Policy of internationalization is one of the main cause of increase in foreign students. Since the late 1980s and especially during the 1990s, internationalisation of higher education has been one of the key development areas in Finnish education policy. The objective defined by the Ministry of Education of Finland was to send 5,000 university students to study abroad annually and to recruit a corresponding number of international exchange students to study in Finland to keep the balance.
Other main reasons why a growing number of international students today come to study in Finland is the accessibility of a great range of international study programs taught in English at Finnish universities and polytechnics. which are intended for both international and Finnish students, cover a great variety of fields. These include, for example, fields known as Finland's special areas of strength, such as Architecture, Art and Design, Russian and Baltic Area Studies, Information Technology and Engineering, and Environmental Science and Forestry.
Finnish universities and polytechnics provide a quality of their international study programs taught in English, as well as the quality of the support services provided to incoming international students and this is being watched continually by Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council lately University of Helsinki participated in a pilot project called "IQRP, International Quality Assessment Project" carried out jointly by the Academic Cooperation Association, (ACA).
Finland's natural environment, its lakes, forests, white winters long night and mid night sunshine of long summer days also attract international students. The availability of modern studying facilities and advance technology in a natural, "green" environment would be another strong reason.
About Finland
Thursday, 09 September 2010 17:32
Finland, officially speaking Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the region Scandinavia of northern Europe and has a eight thousands years old history. According to archaeological evidence, the area now composing Finland was settled at the latest around 8500 BCE during the Stone Age as the ice shield of the last ice age receded. It borders Sweden on the west, Russia on the east, and Norway on the north, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland. The capital city is Helsinki.
Finland, a young state, its landscapes offer a magnificent themes of forest and water, Yet each region has its distinct character, from the wilds of Lapland to the inspiring lakes of the East and the archipelagos of the South-West. Finland is full of interesting contrasts, such as the four seasons, the midnight sun and the long winter nights and the different cultural heritages ot the Eastern and Western parts of the country. The colours of Finland’s national flag with its blue cross on a white background stand for the country: blue represents the hundreds of thousands lakes while white stands for snow, ice and the light summer nights. In terms of area, Finland is the seventh biggest country in Europe; 10 % of its surface is covered by water and 69 % by forests.
Around 5.3 million people reside in Finland, The native language for most of the population is Finnish, The other official language of Finland, Swedish, is the mother tongue of 5.5 percent of the population. A total of a million residents live in Greater Helsinki area and a third of the country's GDP is produced there. Other major cities include Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Jyväskylä, Kuopio and Lahti where the comforts of modern life are never far away.
Finland was historically a part of Sweden and from 1809 within the Russian Empire. Finland declared independence from Russia in 1917 was followed by a civil war, and a period of official neutrality during the Cold War. Findland joind the European Union in 1995. Finland has been ranked the second most stable country in the world, in a survey based on social, economic, political, and military indicators.
As a small country, Finland has played a conciliatory role in world economics as well as in politics. In 1955, Finland joined the Nordic Council and the UN. In 1995, Finland became a member of the European Union and formed the European Monetary Union with ten other member states in 1999. In 2002, the euro was introduced as the official currency of Finland after becoming a member of European union in 1995. Finnish euro coins bear heraldic lion motifs. Nowadays Finland, renowned for its scenic beauty, is characterized by its high level of education and technology.
Finland has good results in many international comparisons such as the share of high-technology manufacturing, public education, health care, the rate of gross domestic product growth, and the protection of civil liberties. Like other Nordic countries, Finland has liberalized its economy since the late 1980s. Financial and product market regulation was loosened. Some state enterprises have been privatized and there have been some modest tax cuts.
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About Finland
| Area | 7,686,850 Sq.Km | |
| Population | 338,424 | |
| Capital | Helsinki | |
| Currency | Euro |
