Finnish language and culture studies in universities outside Finland
Below information on our support has been grouped according to who it is aimed at: support for universities and teachers, support for students.
At the end of the page you will find, among other things, lists of universities where you can study Finnish.
Due to the Russian invasion of the Ukraine, the Finnish National Agency for Education refrains from cooperation with Russian and Belarusian universities.
Current issues
Support for students of Finnish language and culture in universities outside Finland
Summer courses in Finnish language and culture in Finland
Each year, we organise summer courses in Finnish language and culture in Finland, meant for students in universities outside Finland.
Summer courses in Finnish language and culture 2025
In summer 2025, EDUFI offers two courses in Finnish language and culture on different levels. The application deadline is 1 March 2025.
The summer course for beginning literary translators
Interested in translating fiction literature? The course is meant for students of Finnish near the end of their studies but it also suitable for the recently graduated.
Finnish in Finland training programme
Test your language skills in the working life! Students of the Finnish language in universities outside Finland can apply for a Finnish in Finland traineeship in Finnish workplaces.
Accessibility grants in the programme for Finnish language and culture
A disability, disease or learning disorder won't stop you from taking part in EDUFI's programmes. You can apply for an accessibility grant to help you participate.