EURAXESS 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!
    

Innovation thrives where collaboration and balance meet! In Finland, innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It thrives in a connected, open ecosystem built for collaboration.

Whether you're working at the cutting edge of quantum technologies, microelectronics, AI, or health tech, you'll find the infrastructure and research networks to turn bold ideas into real-world impact. Finland consistently ranks among the top countries for R&D investment and scientific excel.

And while you're shaping the future, you’ll be part of a culture that values balance as much as ambition. In Finland, work and personal life are designed to support each other. So you can focus, recharge, and stay inspired for the long term.

Build your future in Finland’s deep tech and health tech sectors! 

Explore the Superposition Campaign at the Work in Finland site (www.workinfinland.com)

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.

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.

Each of these universities host a Service Centre offering support and advice to professional researchers. Please contact the Service Centre directly if you are planning a research stay at one of the referred institutions.

Are you a researcher ready to take your career to the next level by moving to another country? Do you represent a research performing organisation in search of top talent?

Look no further! Join the EURAXESS network to access free personalised information and assistance. In this video we'll introduce the network and its benefits.