KansalaisuuskurssiMigri's official study material is published around the turn of the year 2026/2027. Until then, the course is built on public sources, such as Finnish law and official information, and we update it against Migri's material when it comes. The lessons are our own texts, written in our own words. The course is independent of Migri and the University of Helsinki.
How the course is structured
Every chapter has three parts: lessons that explain the chapter in plain language, practice questions with explanations and sources, and a list of difficult words. The chapter pages below are free to read without an account, and they are in English. With a free account you can also study all of chapter 1, with the lessons and the questions. The other lessons, all the questions and the mock test are part of the course.
Chapter 1: The country of Finland
Nature, climate, population, languages and municipalities.
Lessons in the chapter
- Location, nature and everyman's rights
- Population, cities and languages
- Municipalities, wellbeing services counties and regions
20 practice questions with explanations and sources. Read the chapter page for free
Chapter 2: The history of Finland
From Swedish rule to independence, the wars and the EU.
Lessons in the chapter
- From Swedish rule to the Grand Duchy
- Independence, civil war and the wars of 1917–1945
- From the wars to today: the welfare state, the EU and NATO
20 practice questions with explanations and sources. Read the chapter page for free
Chapter 3: Culture and traditions
Holidays, cultural heritage, customs and religion.
Lessons in the chapter
- Holidays through the year
- The Kalevala, the Finnish language and the sauna
- Everyday customs and freedom of religion
20 practice questions with explanations and sources. Read the chapter page for free
Chapter 4: Democracy and government
Constitution, Parliament, President, elections and influence.
Lessons in the chapter
- The Constitution and the three parts of power
- Elections and the right to vote
- How you can have a say between elections
20 practice questions with explanations and sources. Read the chapter page for free
Chapter 5: Fundamental and human rights
Fundamental rights, human rights and how they are protected.
Lessons in the chapter
- Fundamental rights and human rights
- Education, social security and language as rights
- How rights are protected
20 practice questions with explanations and sources. Read the chapter page for free
Chapter 6: Equality and gender equality
Ban on discrimination, gender equality and daily life.
Lessons in the chapter
- Equality and the ban on discrimination
- Equality between women and men
- Equality in the family and everyday life
20 practice questions with explanations and sources. Read the chapter page for free
Chapter 7: Rule of law and legislation
Courts, the police and the law in daily life.
Lessons in the chapter
- The rule of law and the courts
- The law in daily life: crimes, punishments and children
- Family, contracts and open government
20 practice questions with explanations and sources. Read the chapter page for free
Chapter 8: Work and the welfare state
Working life, taxes, Kela and public services.
Lessons in the chapter
- The rules of working life
- Taxes and the tax card
- The welfare state: Kela, health, education and pensions
20 practice questions with explanations and sources. Read the chapter page for free
Chapter 9: Finland and the world
The EU, the Nordics, the UN, NATO and defence.
Lessons in the chapter
- Finland in the European Union
- Nordic co-operation and the UN
- NATO, defence and military service
20 practice questions with explanations and sources. Read the chapter page for free
The mock test
According to Migri, the citizenship test has multiple-choice questions and is taken on a computer in Finnish or Swedish. The number of questions, the test time and the pass mark have not been published. The mock test in the course is therefore our own format: multiple-choice questions mixed from all 9 chapters, with a timer and a result per chapter so that you see what you need to revise.
When Migri publishes the format of the test, we will change the mock test and write the date. The questions are our own, not the test's. The mock test shows how many correct answers you have, not whether you would have passed the test.
Difficult words
The test is taken in Finnish or Swedish, so the words matter as much as the facts. That is why every chapter has a list of difficult words, explained in everyday words, with the Finnish word and its meaning in English.
The words are on the free chapter pages and in the lessons, and in the glossary.
What is not included
- Official test questions. The test questions are made by the University of Helsinki and are not public.
- A guarantee of passing. The test is organised by Migri.
- Registration for the test. Migri will publish the test dates and how to register by the turn of the year 2026/2027 at the latest.
- Knowledge of Finnish or Swedish. The language requirement for citizenship is separate, and the course does not cover it.