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International Mobility in Finnish Higher Education

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International mobility periods of students

International mobility period here refers to a period of study or traineeship abroad that is recognised as part of student’s ongoing studies at a home institution (credit mobility). Statistics include only periods lasting 3 months or more. Mobility in the framework of exchange programmes and organised by the students themselves (free movers) are both included. Data source: Vipunen - Education Statistics Finland.

The infographic illustrates the development of higher education students’ international mobility from 2017 to 2025.
The infographic illustrates the distribution of higher education students’ international mobility by programme in 2025.
The infographic illustrates the five most common destination and origin countries for higher education students’ international mobility in 2025.
Tables and figures on international mobility periods
International mobility periods of HE students from and to Finland 2016-2025 (pdf, 201.63 KB)
International mobility periods by institution 2025 (pdf, 175.43 KB)
International mobility periods by field of education 2025 (pdf, 171.53 KB)
International mobility periods by mobility programme 2025 (pdf, 161.69 KB)
Top countries of destination and origin 2025 (pdf, 164.63 KB)
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International degree mobility

International degree mobility here refers to students who enroll at a higher education institution (HEI) abroad in order to complete a full degree programme. Statistics on international full degree students in Finnish HEIs are from Statistics Finland and Vipunen statistics portal. 

International full degree students in Finnish higher education
International full degree students in Finnish HEIs 2014-24 (pdf, 256.69 KB)
International full degree students by field of education 2024 (pdf, 235.66 KB)
International full degree students by continent 2024 (pdf, 221.96 KB)
Most common nationalities 2024 (pdf, 235.37 KB)
Employment of international graduates in Finland
Employment in Finland 3 years after graduation 2024 (pdf, 348.8 KB)
Employment in expert positions 3 years after graduation 2024 (pdf, 352.19 KB)
Employment of foreign higher education graduates in Finland (presentation in pdf) (pdf, 198.18 KB)
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  • International mobility periods in Vipunen - Education Statistics Finland
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