"The key words in Finnish education policy are quality, efficiency, equity and internationalisation. Education is a factor for competitiveness. The current priorities in educational development are to raise the level of education and upgrade competencies among the population and the work force, to improve the efficiency of the education system, to prevent exclusion among children and young people, and to enlarge adult learning opportunities.Finland has 20 universities, which work on the principles of academic freedom and autonomy. They are very independent in their decision-making. All universities are state-run, the government providing some 70% of their budgets.
There are 28 polytechnics in the Ministry of Education sector, which are run either by local authorities or by private foundations. They are co-financed by the government and local authorities.
Adult education and training is available at all levels and largely financed by the government"
Ministry of Education and Culture
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