Welcome to EURAXESS Finland!
We provide information and assistance to mobile researchers – by means of this portal and with the support of our national EURAXESS Service Centres in Finland. Please approach these Service Centres directly if you are planning a research stay at one of the referred institutions.
EURAXESS is a joint initiative of the European Commission and the more than 40 countries participating in the European Union's Horizon 2020 Programme for Research.
Living and working in Finland
Relocating to a new country is both exciting and challenging, and it comes with its formalities and practicalities. As you are about to start working at a Finnish higher education institution and you and your family are planning your life in a new environment, this guide will help find your way around the practicalities and everyday life.
In the guide you will find information on formalities and practicalities, and links to websites and video clips with more detailed information. We have also gathered some advice which will help you understand the Finnish culture and society and build a bridge from your culture to the Finnish culture.
Tervetuloa - We wish you and your family a good start in Finland!
Research and innovation landscape in Finland
Strong commitment to research and innovation has made Finland one of the leading knowledge-based economies in the world. An efficient network of higher education institutions and the public/private research sector provide a stable environment for research and collaboration.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Culture ensures the overall functioning of higher education and science in Finland. It is responsible for planning/preparing and implementing related policy, statutes, national budget proposals, and government decisions. In turn, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is responsible for preparing and implementing Finland’s innovation policy, while the Research and Innovation Council coordinates the development of Finland’s innovation system.
Get to know Finnish Universities
Are you interested in working at a higher education institution in Finland? Or have you already made the decision to move to Finland and want to get to know bit of the Finnish language? The aim of the video is to raise interest in the Universities, higher education, and research in Finland as well as the diversity of the Finnish language. The video offers an opportunity to get to know Finland's higher education centers briefly and a small taste of the Finnish language.
Researchers in Finland
As researchers well know, learning and producing new information takes place in a collaboration between scientists. The University offers an encouraging work environment for encounters between young doctoral candidates.