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Published: 29 November 2016

Students in education leading to a qualification or degree number 1.27 million

In 2015, the total number of students in education leading to a qualification or degree remained on level with the previous year, at 1.27 million. The number of students grew slightly in comprehensive school education, upper secondary general school education, vocational education and university of applied sciences education. The number of students in university education declined. These data derive from education statistics compiled by Statistics Finland.

Students in education leading to a qualification or degree 2004–2015

In 2015, the number of new students totalled 283,100 and that of attainers of qualifications or degrees 223,500. A total of 52 per cent of new students and 54 per cent of attainers of qualifications or degrees were women.

The statistics on students and qualifications of educational institutions apply harmonised concepts and classifications to draw an overall picture of education leading to a qualification or degree. The statistics contain data on all the sectors of education. Data on the subject matter are also published in the database tables of these statistics, and on the web pages of the statistics on pre-primary and comprehensive school education, upper secondary general education, vocational education, university of applied sciences education, university education, and adult education of educational institutions.

Source: Education, Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Heli Hiltunen 029 551 3314, koulutustilastot@stat.fi

Director in charge: Jari Tarkoma

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• Appendix table 1. Students in education leading to a qualification or degree by sector of education in 2014 and 2015 (29.11.2016)
• Appendix table 2. Students and completed qualifications and degrees in education leading to a qualification or degree by sector of education in 2015 (29.11.2016)

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Updated 29.11.2016