In 2023, there were almost 170,800 students registered at the universities of applied sciences in Finland. In the same year, around 31,000 students received a degree or qualification in polytechnic education. The majority of students and graduates were women, and over one third of the degrees and qualifications were attained in the field of health and welfare.
Number of students and graduates in universities of applied sciences in Finland in 2023, by gender
The source adds the following information: "In the statistics on university of applied sciences education, a university of applied sciences education means and educational institution in category 41 of the classification of educational institutions. Students of university of applied sciences education can obtain university of applied sciences degrees and higher university of applied sciences degrees. University of applied sciences are maintained by municipalities, or by municipal or private limited companies or foundations."
The figures are presented according to the national classification of education 2016.
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