Finnish higher education institutions are offering study options to support students whose studies in Ukrainian universities have been interrupted. Links to the web pages, where information on these support measures is provided, is available on this page. Please contact the individual institutions for detailed information.
Finnish higher education system
Finland has two types of higher education institutions: universities and universities of applied sciences (UAS).
Universities of applied sciences (UAS for short) offer professionally oriented higher education on bachelor's and master's level, and have strong ties with working life and regional development.
Universities focus on scientific research and the education they provide is based on it. Universities offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral (PhD) level studies.
Study options available
Open studies offer teaching that is carried out based on the higher education institution’s own syllabus. Open studies are open for everyone regardless of education and age. You can study according to individual study units or bigger study modules. Finnish Open Universities want to show their support for the citizens of Ukraine by offering them free study opportunities.
If your studies in a Ukrainian university have been interrupted, Finnish higher education institutions are offering a chance to apply for study right for non-degree studies that are meant to help you complete your degree in your home university. These studies vary in scope, with a duration of 2 years and 120 ECTS being the maximum. You should be in touch with the Finnish university you are interested to study in to check your eligibility, plan the studies and their recognition as part of your degree in your home university.
The link below takes you to the national Studyinfo database and its list of study options in English suitable for those who have fled Ukraine (both open studies and non-degree studies). However, the list is not exhaustive, and you should also check the information on the study options available on the university websites included in the list below as they may provide more options.
https://www.studyinfinland.fi/ukraine/opportunities-university