Ministry of Education and Culture Finland

Within the Government, the Ministry of Education and Culture is responsible for developing education, science, cultural, sport youth policies, and international cooperation in these fields.

The Ministry develops conditions for education, know-how, lifelong learning, creativity and citizens' social participation and well-being. The values underlying this vast sector are civilisation, welfare, democracy and creativity. Other important principles in the Ministry's operations are expertise, responsibility, openness and future-orientation.