During the last year of 1990´s why the number of international students in Finland has increased so much? Why is Finland being the destination of more and more international exchange students? Why FInland? What may be the reason behind it? Based on my personal experience and observation over last three years and questionnaire with foreign students living here i have found a conclusion and answer to my question,why Finland?
Finland is the only country in Europe which is very much affordable for all groups of people. The universities and colleges do not charge any tution fees which means you have to just concern for your living costs. The main reason for the increased number of students is high level of education at very little cost (living expenses).
A convenient channel is provided by the many interntional exchange programmes launched in late 1980s and 1990s for an increasing number of international students to come and study in Finland.The ERAMUS and NORDPLUS programs has opened flow of students between Finland and European countries ,Finland and other Nordic countries.Students from U.S,Canada, Mexico, Australia, the Republic of Korea and Japan have found their way to Finland through the multilateral exchange program of ISEP launched in the late 1990s.
- Different international subject programmes being taught in English
The other main reason why a growing number of international students today come to study in Finland is the availability of a great variety of international study programs taught in English at Finnish universities and polytechnics. The study programs taught in English are intended for both international and Finnish students and cover a great variety of fields. These include, for example, fields known as Finland's special areas of strength, such as Architecture, Art and Design, Russian and Baltic Area Studies, Information Technology and Engineering, Environmental Science and Forestry.
- Perfect for so many fields of studies
Art and design, architecture, communications, environmental science and technology are the most popular fields of studies in Finland. The Finnish system of higher education is regarded as excellent and its universities are highly ranked worldwide. One can choose university or polytechnic for different types of subject programmes taught in English. Studies in Finland are practical based. Students get the oppurnity to be practical with the subject matter they are being taught. So it becomes easy for students to remember and practical based education is utmost for finding the appropriate type of job one is waiting for.
- Modern studying facility and advanced technology
Presence of advanced technologies and modern studying facilities has been one of the main reason why Finland is being the destination of hundreds of international students. Everyone carry a intrest to work and study in advanced technology and live a modern life. And this is easily possible in Finland.So Finland is the ultimate destination for international students to work and study.
- Where will all this magic take place?
Finland's natural green environment,its lakes,forests,white winters,colorful.....seem to attract international students to Finland a lot. Finland is in actuality a land of tremendous natural splendor and great adventure. It is inhabited by intellectual people with a love for learning, sports and... saunas. And if you make the right decision, it'll soon be inhabited by you, too.
