Looking at the aspects of studying in Finland Why Choose Finland for Overseas Education | Page 4

The two types of higher education
institutions in Finland:
Universities of Applied Sciences:
They offer professionally oriented higher education and have strong ties with working life and regional
development.
Universities:
They focus on scientific research and the education they provide is based on it. Doctoral programmes are
offered by universities.
All the Finnish universities are owned by the state, whereas vocational schools and polytechnics are
governed by local municipalities or by private entities.