Yliopistot ja korkeakoulut

"Teachers open doors, but you must walk through them by yourself."
(Chinese saying)

Polytechnics

Studying for a polytechnic qualification usually takes between 3.5 and 4.5 years. A matriculation examination or a basic upper secondary level vocational qualification is required to get into a polytechnic. More information on Admission Criteria is available on the website of the Education Department. Applications are dealt with through the joint application process for polytechnics.

Polytechnic Education
Opetushallituksen koulutusopas

Opintoluotsi (field-specific links to polytechnics)

Universities And Institutes of Higher Education

Universities and institutes of higher education offer courses leading to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The website of the Education Department has information on Who Can Apply to Universities and How. MA and MSc degrees usually require five or more years of study.

Opetushallituksen koulutusopas

Opintoluotsi (field-specific links to universities and institutes of higher education)