Universities of applied sciences in Finland
There are 27 Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland, find more about them and their versatile and interesting studying possibilities and other services.
Links related to the universities of applied sciences
Finnish Online University of Applied Sciences
AMKIT Library consortium
Public administration
The Parliament of Finland
The members of the parliament use the highest decision-making authority in Finland. The Parliaments Committee for Education and Culture processes all the law proposals and bills concerning education.
Ministry of Education and Culture
Within the Finnish Government, the Ministry of Education and Culture is responsible for developing educational, science, cultural, sport and youth policies and international cooperation in these fields.
The Polythecnic Division the Ministry of Education and Culture
The Finnish higher education system consists of two complementary sectors: polytechnics and universities. The mission of universities is to conduct scientific research and provide instruction and postgraduate education based on it. Polytechnics train professionals in response to labour market needs and conduct R&D which supports instruction and promotes regional development in particular.
The National Board of Education
The Finnish National Board of Education is the national agency in charge of development of education in Finland. It is working under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Culture.
International affairs
Centre for International Mobility CIMO
CIMO is an organisation operating under the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture and it offers services and expertise to encourage cross cultural communication.
Discover Finland
Whether you are planning to do studies, practical training, or a youth exchange in Finland, this site gives you all the information that you need to get started.
European Network for Universities of Applied Sciences (UASNET)
Useful information on education
Online application guide 2009 by the National Board of Education
Opintoluotsi
The portal by the Ministry of Education and Culture provides information about studies taught in English.
Education web
Education web provides up-to-date information on Finnish education.
Student organisations
SAMOK ry – Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences
SAMOK is a national interest and service organisation independently administered by students in universities of applied sciences. SAMOK is the outlook promoter of the students in universities of applied sciences. Through SAMOK, these students are represented to state administration and co-operation partners. SAMOK also provides various services and discounts for the students.
The National Union of Students in Finland SYL
SYL is an interest organisation defending and improving the educational, financial, and social benefits and rights of the university students.
Labour market organizations
AKAVA - the Confederation of Unions for Academic Professionals in Finland
AKAVA is a trade union confederation for those with university, professional or other high-level education, formed by 31 affiliates and with about 461 000 members and with over 70% unionization rate.
The Finnish Confederation of Salaried Employees STTK
STTK is one of the three trade union confederations in Finland. The 20 affiliated trade unions represent approximately 650 000 professional employees. These member unions organize employees in a wide range of sectors: Industry, private services, local and regional government and the State.
The Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions SAK
SAK (f. 1907) protects interests of over a million wage-earners. The 21 member trade unions of SAK represent workers in a balanced range of sectors including industry, private services, local government, the state and transport.
The Confederation of Finnish Industries EK
EK is the leading business organisation in Finland. It represents the entire private sector, both industry and services, and companies of all sizes.
The Federation of Finnish Enterprises
The Federation of Finnish Enterprises has the largest membership among economic federations in Finland. Today membership consists of more than 90,000 enterprises of all sizes, from all corners of the country and covering the entire business spectrum.
Other cooperation partners and interest groups
The Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities
The Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities is made up of the towns and municipalities in Finland. The Association's goal is to promote the opportunities for local authorities to operate and co-operate and to promote their vitality for the benefit of the residents.
The Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council (FINHEEC)
FINHEEC is an independent expert body assisting universities, universities of applied sciences and the Ministry of Education in matters relating to evaluation.
Universities Finland (UNIFI)
Universities Finland (UNIFI) is a co-operational organisation for Finnish universities. It promotes higher education, research and arts by addressing far-reaching, university-related issues.
Parties
National Coalition Party (Kokoomus)
The Centre Party of Finland (Keskusta)
Christian Democrats in Finland
The Finnish Social Democratic party (SDP)
Swedish Peoples' Party
The Left Alliance
The Finnish Greens
True Finns
