Discover finnish expertise through curated study visits!
Finland is internationally known for its education system, innovation capacity and trust-based public institutions. Our visit programmes offer international groups a structured and insightful way to explore these strengths in practice – through dialogue with leading experts, site visits and carefully designed learning experiences.
The University of Helsinki Centre for Continuing Education HY+ Ltd. designs and delivers tailored visit programmes for international delegations, universities, public authorities and professional organisations. Our programmes combine research-based knowledge, real-life examples and meaningful exchange with Finnish experts and institutions.
Read more about our visit programmes below. Kindly note that our programmes are organised for groups, not for individual visitors.
Eduvisits
Understanding Finnish Education in Practice
Our most popular visit programmes focus on Finnish education and the education system. Eduvisits provide participants with a comprehensive and realistic understanding of how Finnish education works – from policy and governance to everyday practices in schools and classrooms.
Eduvisits typically include:
- Expert presentations on the Finnish education system and current themes
- Visits to Finnish schools and education providers
- Discussions with teachers, principals and education authorities
- Interactive workshops and reflection sessions
The emphasis is not on showcasing best practices to copy but on understanding the principles, values and structures behind the Finnish approach – and how these insights can be adapted to different national and local contexts.
Beyond education
Innovation and Other Thematic Visits
In addition to education-focused programmes, we design and deliver visit programmes on other themes of international interest. These include, for example, innovation ecosystems and university–industry–public sector collaboration in Finland. Each programme is tailored to the background, interests and strategic goals of the visiting group.
If you are interested in arranging a visit programme on a specific theme, please reach us by filling in the Contact us –form, which is available from the link below.
From visit programmes to master classes and continuing cooperation?
Our Eduvisits and other thematic short programmes often serve as a starting point for deeper cooperation. After a visit, you can
- bring new groups to Finland for thematic Master Class programmes
- commission tailored in-country or hybrid training programmes
- order webinar series on specific topics
This allows organisations to move from inspiration to long-term capacity building, supported by Finnish expertise.
Why visit Finland with HY+?
- Academic credibility: Our programmes are rooted in the expertise of the University of Helsinki and its extensive networks.
- Curated access: We connect visiting groups with relevant experts, institutions and practitioners – not just presentations, but dialogue.
- Pedagogical design: Each programme is carefully structured to support learning, reflection and exchange.
- Tailored approach: All visits are co-created based on the group’s background, interests and objectives.
- End-to-end coordination: We take care of programme design, coordination and practical arrangements.
