Opintopolku

Opintopolku is Finland’s national digital service for finding information about education and for managing study-related applications. It is provided by the Finnish National Agency for Education (Opetushallitus) on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Culture. The service acts as a central portal for education opportunities across the Finnish education system, from early childhood education to higher education and vocational programs.

The service aggregates program descriptions, admissions criteria, language requirements, tuition and funding information, and application deadlines. Users can search and filter programs by degree level, field of study, institution, location, and intake period. Opintopolku also offers guidance on admissions processes, required documents, and study opportunities such as scholarships or language tests.

Opintopolku includes access to national application systems for higher education and vocational education and training, enabling applicants to submit applications to universities, universities of applied sciences, and upper secondary or vocational programs. The platform aims to streamline information flow and reduce confusion by providing standardized, up-to-date information in one place.

Accessibility and language availability are features of Opintopolku; the service is primarily available in Finnish and Swedish, with parts of its content accessible in English. It is used by prospective students, families, schools, and education providers to explore options, compare programs, and complete applications.

History and governance: Opintopolku evolved from earlier study information services to its current unified platform as part of Finland’s efforts to digitalize education administration. It is administered by the Finnish National Agency for Education in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Culture, with ongoing updates to reflect policy changes and new programs in the Finnish education system.