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University education
University education refers to education provided by universities. Lower (bachelor's) and higher (master's) level university degrees can be attained in universities, as well as further academic degrees, e.g. licentiate's or doctor's degrees.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- 1 January 1966 - 31 December 2020
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
Tertiary education provided by universities.
Comment:
The objective of the education is a bachelor’s or master’s degree or a scientific postgraduate degree, which are licentiate's and doctoral degrees.
Education not leading to a qualification or degree can also be completed.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- Valid
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
Jaa