Horticulture may focus on the study of all types of plants. However, this field of study can also include garden design, arboriculture, and soil management. With this knowledge and understanding, horticulturists may consider going into all kind of careers including marketing, teaching or sales.

The formal higher education system of Finland is the 7-3-2-2 pattern. The university takes two years in vocational or technical education and finally two-year pre-tertiary education. Finland also has several public as well as private universities that have enabled accessibility of higher education to students.