Prime Education Finland

Prime Education Finland (PEDU) is incubated within The Startup Factory, jointly owned by the University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JAMK) and City of Jyväskylä.

WHAT PEDU OFFER

Certified capacity‑building programmes covering a spectrum of themes, from general foundations to highly specialised subject areas.

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Universities trusted us

150

Professionals trained with us

70

Edu leaders took our trainings

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We design and deliver needs-based, research-informed capacity building programmes tailored to the priorities of higher education institutions and academic professionals. All programmes can be delivered through English-Medium Instruction (EMI) or in the language of your choice.

English-Medium Instruction (EMI) in Higher Education

Capacity‑building programmes for academic staff focusing on teaching, curriculum design, content and language aware assessment in EMI, cognitive discourse functions in EMI DL, addressing both pedagogical and linguistic dimensions in higher education systems where English is used as a medium of instruction but is not the main national language.

Finnish Education Laboratory (Applied Learning)

Co-establishing a Finnish Education Lab at your home institution (FinLab). The FinLab serves as a dedicated hub for Finnish‑inspired educational concepts and practices, enabling piloting, reflection, and experimentation with pedagogical and institutional models rooted in Finland’s approach to learning and development blended with the local expertise.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Ecosystem

Approaches to fostering creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking in higher education, including pathways for translating academic knowledge into societal and economic impact, as well as strategies for building ecosystems of cooperation and developing startup hubs.

Project Development and Proposal Writing

Advisory support on project ideation, needs analysis, and proposal development for international and EU-funded education and research projects.

On-Site and Hosted Programmes

Possibility to arrange courses, masterclasses, and tailored training either in Finland or at your university.

Follow-Up Courses & Materials

Essential customized courses targeted at your employees, students and other academic staff. Resources and handbooks to reinforce continuous learning.

Feedbacks

“Finnish schools impressed me with their openness and strong reading culture. Books, libraries, and newspapers were visible everywhere, and students actively engaged in self‑assessment and critical reflection.”
Classroom Teacher

“Seeing student‑centred learning in practice was transformative. Unlike our top‑down system, Finnish education empowers institutions and teachers through strong bottom‑up autonomy.”
English Language Teacher

“The professional development programme was exceptionally high‑quality. I gained valuable knowledge and skills, and learning about Finland’s education, culture, and daily life showed me many aspects worth adopting — especially the deep respect for human dignity. Even in a short time, I learned a great deal. I found no shortcomings; everything was excellent. Thank you, Ilkhom.”
Head of Teacher Training Department

“The professional development programme was very well structured and valuable.”
Vice Rector

Collaborators

University of Jyväskylä, City of Jyväskylä, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Yritystehdas (StartUp Factory), Open Science Center, Tampere University of Applied Sciences and other local educational institutions.