Fundamental educational rights are enshrined in the
Constitution of Finland. Every Finnish resident is
guaranteed an equal opportunity to obtain education
and develop themselves, according to their abilities
and needs and irrespective of their financial means.
General compulsory schooling and the right to receive
pre-primary and basic education free of charge are
provided by law, but also tuition in other education
and training leading to an educational qualification is
free, including university postgraduate education