Finnish as a second language
Proficiency in Finnish is a key to understanding and enjoying Finnish culture and society. In many workplaces Finnish is an important language although the official working language of many international Finnish companies is English. Proficiency in Finnish is often a central factor in recruitment, career advancement and success in working life. In addition, knowledge in a rare language such as Finnish may be an advantage in international working life.
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There were amendments to the Aliens Act in Finland in January 2026. According to the amended Aliens Act, you can apply for a permanent residence permit in Finland, if
- you have completed a bachelor’s, a master’s or a doctoral degree at a Finnish university, and
- you can prove the level of your Finnish or Swedish language skills is ‘developing’. You can prove the language skills by completing at least 15 credits of Finnish or Swedish language studies at a higher education institution in Finland. The language studies do not have to be included in your degree.
- You meet the other requirements for a .
Please note that to prove your developing language skills, you need to have completed Finnish or Swedish language courses; it is not enough if you have completed other courses in these languages. In addition, the credits need to be completed in either Finnish or in Swedish, meaning that you cannot combine both languages to reach the 15 credits. More information on the .
Plan your Finnish studies
