We help underprivileged students access top universities.
For free.
For good.
Project Access Finland is a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to helping Finnish students turn their dreams of studying abroad into reality.
From intensive application bootcamps to our flagship study abroad conference, we provide the practical tools and supportive community needed to navigate the world’s most competitive admissions processes. Through webinars and school visits, we demystify the journey to ensure a world-class education feels attainable for every student in Finland, regardless of their background.
We bridge the gap between “dreaming” and “doing” by connecting students with those who have already paved the way – from Finnish students of elite institutions to admissions professionals from universities like Harvard and Cambridge. Whether through 1-on-1 guidance at a bootcamp or inspiring talks from guest speakers like Alexander Stubb (2021) and Nils Torvalds (2024), our mission is to empower the next generation of Finnish talent to find their place on the world stage.
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Join the Project Access Finland Network to engage with other Finnish students and professionals across the world.
Don’t let the application process intimidate you. Join our upcoming Spring Webinar Series and hear the tips for success directly from the Finnish students who have already made it.
In our upcoming Science and Engineering session, our speakers from Princeton in the US to Delft in the Netherlands will share their personal journeys, application “hacks” and what life is really like at the world-leading institutions.
Sunday, April 12th 2026
17:00-17:45 (Finnish time)
Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Maria Wiik – Electrical & Computer Engineering, Princeton University
Haichuan Ma – Physics, Imperial College London
Nehasri Sagineedu– Medicine (MBBS), University of Galway
Dariia Korsun – Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology
Keep an eye out for our Social Sciences, Law and Humanities session coming in May!
Our intensive two-day application preparation workshops are returning at the end of August 2026. Designed for high-achieving, motivated students, these sessions provide the ultimate roadmap to securing a place at top-tier universities in the US, UK and EU.
Our participants consistently achieve excellent results. Whether you are aiming for Cambridge, Harvard or the Netherlands, our bootcamps provide the skills and ambition to turn your dream into a reality.
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Insider guidance
Gain insider insights and direct guidance from current students and application officers at the world’s leading institutions.
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Excellent resources
Master the components of international applications through hands-on sessions led by our experts and partners.
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Our amazing community
Connect with a network of like-minded peers and the Project Access team. Leave not just with a plan, but with lifelong connections.
Helping Finnish high school students to apply and get into their target universities through a variety of events
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These exclusive 1-2 day workshops are designed to deepen students’ understanding of studying abroad while equipping them with the skills and guidance needed to navigate the application processes. Featuring guest speakers, current students from top international universities and workshops by our partners, the event offers direct mentorship and insider insights to help students gain a place at their dream university.
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Project Access Finland is dedicated to ensuring that every student has access to valuable guidance, and this in-person experience provides that, given the limited spots in our bootcamps and the growing number of applicants each year. The event offers a condensed, high-impact experience—an afternoon filled with practical knowledge and the chance to connect with Finnish students from top international universities.
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Led by the Project Access Finland team or our High School Ambassadors and featuring a student from a top university abroad, these sessions offer a glimpse into what studying abroad as a Finn is really like. Designed to be both inspiring and interactive, they encourage students to ask questions based on their interests, ensuring they receive the most relevant and valuable insights.
Project Access Finland is led by a network of highly-driven Finnish university students, along with high school ambassadors to enhance outreach.
Dina Pöllänen
Head of Team
Imperial College London
Nicolas Koivisto
Head of Partnership
Sciences Po
Isioma Ify
King’s College London
Helena Bollen
University College London
Armaan Hooda
Cambridge University
Emilia Suvanto
Strategy Officer
University of Birmingham
Raul Islander
Events Officer
Sciences Po
Akshat Hooda
Data Officer
University of Toronto
Aapo Rantanen
Legal Officer
Erasmus University
Anni Hangasjärvi
Network Officer
King’s College London
Venla Turunen
Marketing Officer
Leiden University
Anh Thu Le
Marketing Officer
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Nina Wu
Lead Ambassador
Helsingin Normaalilyseo
Matilda Prihti
Lead Ambassador
Ressun lukio
Anja Miao
Events Coordinator
Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu
Whether you’re a student, mentor, or partner.
We’d love to hear from you and make things happen.
