Introduction

National Defence University Finland is the highest institution of the Finnish Defence Forces and the only comprehensive military academy in the entire army. It mainly trains high-quality talents for the Finnish Defence Forces and Border Guards.

Overview

Number of students: 850 students pursuing degrees and 1000-1300 students taking courses.

Courses: Offers degree courses such as Bachelor of Military Science, Master of Military Science, Senior Staff Officer Degree, General Staff Officer Degree and Doctor of Military Science.

History and Establishment

The National Defence University of Finland was established in 1993. Its predecessor can be traced back to Haapaniemen Sotakoulu, which was established by Georg Magnus Sprengtporten in Kuopio in 1780. At that time, the school was used to train officers for the Savo Brigade of the Swedish Army. It moved to Rantasalmi in 1781. After the Finnish War in 1809, Finland was ceded to the Russian Empire. The school continued to operate. In 1818, it moved to Hamina due to a fire and became the Hamina Military Academy. It was abolished in 1903. After Finland's independence, officer training was shared by three schools until 1992, when these schools merged to form the National Defense University of Finland in 1993.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: As the top military education institution in Finland, it has a group of experienced and highly professional military experts and scholars as teachers. They not only have in-depth research in military theory, but also have rich practical experience, and can provide students with high-quality and practical military education.

Scientific Research Level: The school attaches great importance to scientific research, and its military scientific research results have a certain influence in the domestic and international military fields of Finland, providing important support for the formulation of Finland's national defense strategy, the development of military technology, and the innovation of military theory.

Teaching resources: Equipped with advanced military teaching facilities and equipment, including a simulated combat training center, military laboratories, professional libraries, etc., it provides students with a good learning and practice environment, helping them to combine theoretical knowledge with practical operations and improve their military skills and comprehensive qualities.

Nature of the institution

Public military institution.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on the combination of theory and practice, focusing on cultivating students' leadership ability, military professional quality and innovative thinking, so that students can be competent for various tasks in a complex and changing military environment and have the ability to cope with future challenges.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Military science, military technology, military leadership and education are the key disciplines of the Finnish National Defense University. These disciplines are The disciplines cover the core knowledge and skills in the military field, providing solid disciplinary support for the cultivation of outstanding military talents.

Key laboratories and research centers: The school has a number of military-related research centers and laboratories, such as the Military Technology Research Center and the Military Strategic Research Center. These research institutions focus on cutting-edge issues and key technologies in the military field, carry out in-depth scientific research, and provide important intellectual support for Finland's national defense construction and military development.

Department

There are leadership and military education departments, operations departments, military technology departments, etc.

Ranking

The specific ranking of the school in the international comprehensive university rankings has not been found, but as the highest institution of the Finnish Defense Forces, it has a high reputation and status in the field of military education.

Expenses

The Finnish Defense University mainly recruits students from the Finnish Defense Forces and Border Guards. The relevant expenses are borne by the Finnish Defense Department, and there are no tuition fees for ordinary people.

Campus

The main campus is located in Santahamina, Helsinki, and there are also campuses in Krunohaka, Solnanen and Tuusula.