Studying humanitarian assistance includes learning about short or long-term relief methods for people in crisis situations around the world. This can include training in risk management, aid access and effectiveness, and procedures designed for specific emergencies.

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.