The Finnish Army is bilingual; the rank is known in Swedish as Löjtnant and Finnish as Luutnantti.

One year of conscript training as officer cadet and a three-year degree of Bachelor of Military Science (Finnish: sotatieteiden kandidaatti) at National Defence University. After 3-4 years and further studies, they can be promoted to yliluutnantti/premiärlöjtnant. Reservists may be promoted to lieutenants after a specified period of successful reservist training.

• Finnish military ranks

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• Officer Training