Studying in Finland
Finland's universities are generally well-regarded and offer many exchange programmes. Although Finland is not one of the big study destinations, in relation to the local population there are quite some international students at most universities. Exchange programs are often in English, as are some advanced courses. While other lectures are usually conducted in Finnish or Swedish (see below), most advanced text books are in English, except where international literature is less relevant. It is often possible to complete all courses through assignments and exams in English. Universities also offer the option to study Finnish (or Swedish) at various levels.

- For children's education, see Working in Finland#Children.
Especially for visitors who do not intend to study full time as degree or exchange student, also the open universities may be of interest. These may be run directly by the universities or by other institutions employing university teachers for the courses. Their primary audience is the academically interested public, including professionals who want to broaden their competence and people who want to deepen their understanding of current issues. Outside holidays, the courses are held more or less as any other ones (although often in evenings), in summer there are "summer universities" in summer destinations such as Hangö and Mariehamn. The open university courses are not free, but the fees are modest.
Another educational institution for the public is the so called workers' or citizens' institutes (Finnish: työväenopisto, kansalaisopisto; Swedish: arbetarinstitut, medborgarinstitut). These offer courses in languages, handicraft, basic computer usage, current issues and much more. Most courses last one term and you often have to be quick when enrolment starts. There are also individual shorter courses and individual lectures. Fees are very modest.
In the 1990s, privately paid education emerged, and later foreign-paid "education export" became a thing. In these programmes, educational institutions act like businesses and normal rules on e.g. validity of exams and social security of students don't apply, and there have been some scandals about students left to care for themselves, with huge bills. Read the fine print and check whether you trust all involved parties. Better yet: keep to the programmes financed through tax money (whether or not you personally pay tuition fees). Some programmes with businesses or external funding involved are indeed good, but the general assumption that things work as they should in Finland may not hold.