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Finland is a country in northern Europe, in the eastern part of the Scandinavian peninsula.

It's a country of white nights and northern lights, endless forests and hundreds of thousands of blue lakes, countless picturesque islands, and the vast snowy expanses of Lapland, known to many as the home of Santa Claus.

Finland has a high standard of living, safety, an absence of corruption and bureaucracy, an excellent environment, and one of the best education and social-welfare systems. Thanks to Finnish efforts to protect the environment, lakes, rivers and coastal waters remain exceptionally clean. 71% of Finland is covered by forest, one of the highest proportions in the world.

Finland is a parliamentary republic where Finnish and Swedish are recognised official languages.  

For the past 7 years, Finland has topped the list of the world's happiest countries.

Population

5.6 million people.

Language

The official languages are Finnish and Swedish. Finnish is the mother tongue for 92% of the population; Swedish for 6%. Most locals have a high level of English.

Geography

Finland is located in northern Europe, in the east of Scandinavia. The southern part of the country is bordered by the Gulf of Finland, and the western part by the Gulf of Bothnia, both part of the Baltic Sea. About a quarter of the country lies beyond the Arctic Circle. Finland has more than 180,000 lakes and more than 80,000 islands.

Climate

Subarctic, transitional between maritime and continental. A distinctive feature of the Finnish climate is the combination of warm summers and cold winters.

Environment

Finland's environmental situation is known for its stability and good condition. In Forbes' ranking of the healthiest countries, Finland ranks 3rd in the world. Tap water in Finland, and particularly in Helsinki, is considered by experts to be the cleanest in the world.

Safety

Ranks among the world's safest countries.

Education

Finland's national development strategy is built on creating a highly educated society, so the country spends 6% of its GDP on education each year. By comparison, the average for developed countries is 5.3% of GDP. Finland has earned international recognition in many fields of science, and Finnish specialists are highly valued in the European and American job markets.

For international students, Finland is one of the best places to pursue higher education.

Finnish universities consistently rank highly in world academic rankings. Students rate highly the quality of teaching, the safe and friendly environment, and study and living conditions.

One key feature of higher education in Finland is its focus on student independence and personal responsibility. This is achieved through a combination of lectures, group work, independent study, and practical projects and assignments. Emphasis is placed on developing students' critical thinking and practical skills.

A large portion of study hours is devoted to independent study, during which students explore certain topics, conduct research, and complete assignments set by lecturers. Group projects are common. Doing practical work with other students helps develop teamwork skills, gives students the chance to show leadership, and teaches responsibility for a shared outcome.

Finnish higher education is known for its research-oriented approach and involving students in research projects from their very first year.

Finnish universities are known for their international environment; students and faculty from around the world study and work here, creating a friendly, multicultural setting where students gain invaluable experience of international communication and understanding of national characteristics.

Education is free for EU students.

Finland has two types of university - classic research universities and universities of applied sciences.