Every year Finnish higher education institutions welcome hundreds of international researchers. Many of them come with their families. Designed for international researchers and their families, the guide brings together practical information on relocating to Finland, navigating official procedures and settling into everyday life. The guide also includes useful links, videos and additional resources to help you prepare for your move and find reliable information when you need it. You can find the guide on Euraxess.fi.
In the online guide you will find an extensive range of information relevant to
- Finnish formalities and practicalities
- Finnish culture and language
- health care
- work culture
- inclusion in academia
- support for spouses and partners
- families with children, and
- cultural events and hobbies.
There are texts, links and videos for you to explore. You can also find a list of learning resources to start learning Finnish.
The guide was written for incoming international researchers and their families by the HEI LIFE project 1 at Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences. The guide is updated regularly.
We wish you and your family a good start in Finland!
EURAXESS – Researchers in Motion
EURAXESS Finland supports international researchers and their families who are planning a move to Finland or are already living here. Services include practical information on relocation, careers, research mobility and everyday life in Finland.
This article was originally published in 2022 and updated in October 2026