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Study in Finland – Experience White Summer Nights
Historically a part of Sweden and a territory within the Russian Empire, Finland declared independence from the former Soviet Union in 1917. In 1919 it became the Republic of Finland, as it is known today. In comparison with all its European neighbours, it was not until the 1950s that Finland’s industrialisation came into full swing, after which it created an extensive welfare state. Today, Finland is one of the best countries in the world to live in, ranking as the happiest country on Earth in 2020. What better reason do you need to study in Finland as a WEP exchange student?
Finland is also known as the country of lakes and islands. With over 180,000 lakes and almost as many islands, it is home to the endangered Saimaa Ringed Seal, one of only three lake seal species in the world. With a quarter of the country located in the Arctic Circle, the majority of Finland’s population settled in the south and created its major cities Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Did you know?
- Finland is the only country in the world, which offers news broadcasts in Latin.
- Finland is the first country in Europe that gave women the right to vote.
- J.R.R. Tolkien’s language of the elves in Lord Of The Rings is based on Finnish.
- ‘Finland’ is called Suomi in Finnish.
- At Finland’s northernmost point the sun does not set for 73 days during summer and does not rise for 51 days during winter.
What are you waiting for?
Discover this amazing country yourself as you study in Finland on your WEP student exchange program! In a matter of months you could be making your way to school as you live the life of a local Finish teenager! Keep reading for more information!
Upcoming Exchanges
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | Semester | $ 12,550 | 29 August 2023 |
| January 2024 | Year | $ 13,250 | 29 August 2023 |
| August 2024 | Semester | $ 12,550 | 5 March 2024 |
| August 2024 | Academic Year | $ 13,250 | 5 March 2024 |
Program fees are valid until 31/05/2023. A flight surcharge may be applied if at the time of making flight bookings airlines are charging significantly higher airfares.
Included Extras
Finnish language course for one semester
Optional Extras
Optional trips to nearby countries
More Information
School
In Finland the school year runs from August to May, with school hours typically being between 8am-2pm. Students typically learn Swedish as their first foreign language and core subjects include math, geography, history and science. A free lunch is provided to all students in Finland, taking place over a 45 minute lunch break. Students are not required to wear uniforms.
Language
The two main official languages of Finland are Finnish and Swedish, although Finnish is predominant, with just over 90% of the population speaking it.
How hard is it to learn Finnish in Australia? MEDIUM. 44 weeks OR 1,110 class hours are required to become proficient in Finnish. Fast-track your language studies on exchange!
Climate/Time
Finland has a relatively mild climate in the summer months, with the temperature fluctuating between 13-17°C in July in Helsinki, although it can get much warmer in the south. In the winter, some northern part of Finland experience darkness for nearly two months, with the sun never rising above the horizon.
Depending on daylight saving, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are between eight to nine hours ahead of Finland.
Specific Requirements
None.