What are the new policies for studying in Finland in 2023?

When it comes to Finland, many people think that Finland is the happiest and safest country in the world. Education in Finland has become more and more popular in recent years, and basic education in Finland is also regarded as a model for the whole world. Besides basic education, higher education in Finland is also remarkable. Let me show you the new policy of studying in Finland in 2023.

1. Finland's new study abroad policy 1. In line with the Finnish government's plan to attract foreign talents in 2030, the Finnish Ministry of Employment and Economy has submitted a revised proposal on foreign students to the Parliament, and the legal amendment is expected to take effect on April 1 2022. This means that the Finnish government has made more major policy adjustments in favor of international students. This spring, foreign students from outside the EU will find it easier to find a job or settle in Finland.

At present, the residence permit for international students must be renewed every year or every other year, and in the near future, the residence permit for students will be valid from the beginning of study to graduation. ? Interpretation:? Student union? Get it right away? All visas during study abroad, in the middle? No need to renew the fee? . For example, a master's degree can get a two-year residence permit after two years of enrollment. In addition, the proposal suggests that the postgraduate residence permit should be issued as a permanent A certificate (a temporary B certificate has been obtained before). As far as international students are concerned, whether they apply for permanent residence permit or citizenship, they will be approved faster.

Interpretation:? According to Finland's current green card policy, applicants are required to be uninterrupted? Holding a class A visa for 4 consecutive years; ? Graduate students hold a Class A visa for 2 years during their studies. After graduation, they can apply for a green card if they find a job and have worked for 2 years. Greatly shortened the time to obtain permanent residence (green card).

3. Do international students extend their working hours? For the work of international students, the maximum allowable hours at this stage is 25 hours per week, which will increase to? Thirty hours. In other words, in the future, students can spend more time doing more work outside their studies. The Ministry of Employment and Economy emphasizes that working hours should be balanced at the end of the year. There is no limit to the time of internship. ? Interpretation:? Students will have more time to work legally during holidays, and internships are not restricted. All applied undergraduate courses in Finland need internships (partially paid); This rule saves students a lot of formalities.

Finland 2030 roadmap attracts foreign talents? Finland's roadmap for education and work migration is a long-term action plan aimed at achieving the goals set for professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers and student migrants. The road map brings together a series of measures to promote Finland to become an attractive country in the job and study abroad market, and to ensure that its immigration process is simple and smooth. In particular, it is necessary to seek experts from outside Finland to deal with the labor shortage in Finland's frontier scientific and technological growth field. The goal of the Finnish government is to at least double the number of working immigrants by 2030; At the same time, the number of international students has tripled to 15000 per year, trying to win one of them? 75%? Stay and work in Finland after graduation? .

4. Finland's scholarship policy? In order to attract more talents, the Finnish government has launched a Finnish scholarship, which can be enjoyed by the class of 2022 who entered school in the fall of 2022. The scholarship is waived in the first year? 100%? The full tuition fee, the applicant will also receive? Five thousand euros? Support for living expenses? ; Students with outstanding performance after admission can continue to apply for scholarships in the second year.

Apart from this scholarship, all universities in Finland have it? Multiple scholarships? . For example, the scholarship for outstanding students in Aalto University is reduced by100%; Students who are admitted to Tampere University Scholarship are exempt from paying 50% tuition fees; The University of Eastern Finland can reduce the tuition fees ranging from 50% to 75% for admitted students; 30% students of Turku University can get scholarships, and their tuition fees can be reduced by 50%- 100%.

Advantages of studying in Finland 1. First-class international education level

In the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report 20 17-20 18, the quality of higher education in Finland ranks third in the world. Finland is undoubtedly the world leader in terms of hardware facilities, teachers, teaching level, even educational atmosphere, educational atmosphere and the recognition and attention of the whole society to education.

2. A flexible and effective credit system

Is it implemented in universities in Finland? Credit system? As long as students complete the required courses and credits, they can graduate and get the corresponding degree. Therefore, according to students' learning ability, it is entirely possible to complete undergraduate courses in two and a half years or three years, or to complete master's courses in one year; You can also minor in courses of interest to other majors at the same time.

3. Good learning environment

The proportion of teachers and students in Finnish universities is small, so students can get more academic support. At the same time, most of the students are Finnish local students and students from EU countries, and the learning atmosphere is good. Finnish universities offer free Finnish courses, and students can take Finnish courses, which is beneficial for students to better integrate into Finnish society and better understand Finnish society and culture. English is very popular in Finland, so there is no problem in communicating with life in English.

4. Quality of life

Finland has pure air and water, only sunshine. Although it is cold and dark in winter, the indoor heating is sufficient, and there are aurora in winter in the north. ? Convenient transportation and modern and advanced public facilities? . Finnish design is eternal. Simple folk customs, leisurely life, feeling no pressure.

Finland is also a place with high living standards and high prices, but in Europe as a whole, Finland's price index only ranks seventh. The top three most expensive countries are Iceland, Switzerland and Norway.