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Institutions of higher education
The higher education system in Finland is divided into two areas, polytechnics and universities. Polytechnics (universities of applied sciences) emphasise the connection with the labour market and regional development. The qualifications taken at polytechnics are higher education qualifications with an emphasis on vocation. A polytechnic degree takes about four years to complete, and it prepares students for professional expert duties.
Universities provide education based on scientific research. They promote free research and scholarship in the arts and sciences. University students can complete a Bachelor's or Master's degree, study for a post-graduate degree, take continuing education courses and study at the Open University.
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- The Finnish Virtual University
Information about the online services of the Finnish Virtual University and all universities, online courses and related support services to students and teachers.
Produced by several organisations - Online university of applied sciences
Online education provided by polytechnics.
Produced by several organisations - Polytechnics
Information on polytechnics (universities of applied sciences). Study opportunities, entrance requirements and applying. Links to websites.
Ministry of Education and Culture - Open university
A portal to open universities. Database of all courses, third-age university education.
Universities - Studying in Finland
Institutions of higher education, international programmes and scholarships.
CIMO Centre for International Mobility - University education
Information on university education studies offered in English and links to institutions' web-sites and other relevant sites.
Ministry of Education and Culture - Universities of the third age
The university programmes for the third age are a special form of open university. Their aim is to impart knowledge of topical research findings to older people, as well as to offer them opportunities to independent studies at the university level without
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Kela e-services and forms for students
Kela's English-language forms for students.
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