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Challenges in finding employment, poor career prospects and difficulties in making Finnish friends were all cited as reasons for planning to leave the country.
The winners are from Aalto University and the University of Eastern Finland. The best doctoral thesis, master’s thesis in engineering or architecture and master’s thesis in mathematics, physics or computer science of 2022 were awarded yesterday in Helsinki by the trade unions of technology university graduates. “Doctoral and master’s theses are the ultimate proof that you have mastered your field.
A large proportion of the highly educated foreigners living in Finland have settled in well and work in positions that match their qualifications. However, the study indicates that there are still areas for development when it comes to integrating into Finnish society. The majority of respondents said that they have adapted to life in Finland either very or fairly well (79 %). Nearly half (48 %) believe that they were able to adapt in under a year.