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[fsd_no] FSD study number
[fsd_vr] FSD edition number
[fsd_pro] FSD processing level
[fsd_id] FSD case id
[q1] Respondent's age (reclassified)
[q2] Respondent's gender
[q3] Respondent's citizenship (reclassified)
[q4] How many years have you lived in Finland?
[q6] Respondent's marital status
[q6o] Respondent's marital status: Other (open-ended question)
[q7] Do you have children?
[q9_1] Degree programme respondent studies for (reclassified)
[q9_2] Which year of studies are you in currently?
[q10] Previous studies in higher education
[q10o] Previous studies in higher education: Other (open-ended question)
[q11] Where did you study previously? (reclassified)
[q12] In which language(s) is your study programme delivered and assessed?
[q12o] Programme language: Other (open-ended question)
[q13_1] Language skills when beginning university studies: Finnish
[q13_2] Language skills when beginning university studies: Swedish
[q14_1] Language skills at the moment: Finnish
[q14_2] Language skills at the moment: Swedish
[q15_1] Main ways of learning Finnish: Language courses
[q15_2] Main ways of learning Finnish: Interaction with my family or spouse
[q15_3] Main ways of learning Finnish: Interaction with foreign fellow students
[q15_4] Main ways of learning Finnish: Interaction with Finnish fellow students
[q15_5] Main ways of learning Finnish: Interaction with other Finnish friends
[q15_6] Main ways of learning Finnish: Independent studying
[q15_7] Main ways of learning Finnish: Following Finnish media
[q15_8] Main ways of learning Finnish: Other
[q15_9] Main ways of learning Finnish: I havent learned Finnish at all
[q15_8o] Main ways of learning Finnish: Other (open-ended question)
[q16] How often do situations arise in which knowledge of Finnish is absolutely necessary?
[q17] Were university studies your primary reason to move to Finland?
[q17_1_1] If yes, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: The quality of education
[q17_1_2] If yes, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Possibility to study without tuition fees
[q17_1_3] If yes, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Career development
[q17_1_4] If yes, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Plans to work in Finland
[q17_1_5] If yes, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Learning a foreign language
[q17_1_6] If yes, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Experiencing a foreign country
[q17_1_7] If yes, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: High standard of living
[q17_1_8] If yes, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Prior knowledge of Finland
[q17_1_9] If yes, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Wife/girlfriend/husband/boyfriend was/is living in Finland
[q17_1_10] If yes, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Other family member was/is living in Finland
[q17_1_11] If yes, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Friends and social network in Finland
[q17_2_1] If no, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Family reasons
[q17_2_2] If no, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Friends and social network in Finland
[q17_2_3] If no, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: I was offered a job in Finland
[q17_2_4] If no, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Learning a foreign language
[q17_2_5] If no, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Experiencing a foreign country
[q17_2_6] If no, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: High standard of living
[q17_2_7] If no, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Prior knowledge of Finland
[q17_2_8] If no, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Possibility to study without tuition fees
[q17_2_9] If no, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Friends in Finland
[q17_2_10] If no, importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to take a degree in Finland: Hardship in home country
[q18] Had you visited Finland before deciding to move here?
[q18_1] Nature of respondent's visit to Finland: Exchange student in a university
[q18_2] Nature of respondent's visit to Finland: Exchange student in a high school
[q18_3] Nature of respondent's visit to Finland: Holiday
[q18_4] Nature of respondent's visit to Finland: Visit to relatives/family members
[q18_5] Nature of respondent's visit to Finland: Work related visit
[q18_6] Nature of respondent's visit to Finland: Employment
[q18_7] Nature of respondent's visit to Finland: Other
[q18_7o] Nature of the visit to Finland: Other (open-ended question)
[q19_1] How easy was it to interact and co-operate with the following authorities/institutions: Immigration service (UVI/police)
[q19_2] How easy was it to interact and co-operate with the following authorities/institutions: Tax authorities (verovirasto)
[q19_3] How easy was it to interact and co-operate with the following authorities/institutions: University administration
[q19_4] How easy was it to interact and co-operate with the following authorities/institutions: Employment services (of the city/municipality)
[q19_5] How easy was it to interact and co-operate with the following authorities/institutions: CIMO, the centre for international mobility in Finland
[q19_6] How easy was it to interact and co-operate with the following authorities/institutions: Student Union of your university (ylioppilaskunta)
[q19_7] How easy was it to interact and co-operate with the following authorities/institutions: Local Register Office (maistraatti)
[q19_8] How easy was it to interact and co-operate with the following authorities/institutions: Social Insurance Institution of Finland (KELA)
[q20_1] Importance in the choice of university: Possibility to complete and/or further prior studies
[q20_2] Importance in the choice of university: Possibility to study in English
[q20_3] Importance in the choice of university: Possibility to study in Swedish
[q20_4] Importance in the choice of university: Simple university application process
[q20_5] Importance in the choice of university: Possibility to study in a specialised field that I am particularly interested in
[q20_6] Importance in the choice of university: Good reputation of the university
[q20_7] Importance in the choice of university: My previous experience of the university
[q20_8] Importance in the choice of university: Information I received about the university
[q20_9] Importance in the choice of university: Employment possibilities in Finland after studies
[q20_10] Importance in the choice of university: Employment possibilities abroad after studies
[q20_11] Importance in the choice of university: Quality of student facilities
[q20_12] Importance in the choice of university: Universitys geographic location
[q20_13] Importance in the choice of university: I know people who study or have studied at my current university
[q21_1] Sources in receiving information concerning possibilities to study in Finland: University websites
[q21_2] Sources in receiving information concerning possibilities to study in Finland: Personnel at the University administration and/or student services
[q21_3] Sources in receiving information concerning possibilities to study in Finland: CIMO information services
[q21_4] Sources in receiving information concerning possibilities to study in Finland: Finnish student unions (ylioppilaskunta)
[q21_5] Sources in receiving information concerning possibilities to study in Finland: SYL, the National Union of Students in Finland
[q21_6] Sources in receiving information concerning possibilities to study in Finland: Newspapers or television
[q21_7] Sources in receiving information concerning possibilities to study in Finland: Finnish National Board of Education
[q21_8] Sources in receiving information concerning possibilities to study in Finland: Finnish Ministry of Education
[q21_9] Sources in receiving information concerning possibilities to study in Finland: Student recruitment agency in home country
[q21_10] Sources in receiving information concerning possibilities to study in Finland: Friends/relatives in home country
[q21_11] Sources in receiving information concerning possibilities to study in Finland: Friends/relatives in Finland
[q22] Quality and the amount of the information you received about the university you are studying in
[q22o] If the information was not accurate or sufficient, please specify: (open-ended question)
[q23] Are you satisfied with the progression of your studies?
[q24_1] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Laborious studies
[q24_2] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Lack of guidance concerning studies
[q24_3] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Lack of information concerning studies
[q24_4] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Not enough courses in English
[q24_5] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Not enough study materials/tools
[q24_6] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Low quality of teaching
[q24_7] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Teachers' inadequate knowledge of English
[q24_8] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Lack of motivation
[q24_9] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Working full-time
[q24_10] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Working part-time
[q24_11] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Financial difficulties
[q24_12] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Not enough knowledge of Finnish/Swedish
[q24_13] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Not enough knowledge of English
[q24_14] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Not enough learning abilities
[q24_15] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Life situation/personal reasons
[q24_16] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Residence permit bureaucracy
[q24_17] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Hobbies
[q24_18] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Illness
[q24_19] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Activity in student organisations
[q24_20] Main reasons for respondent's studies not progressing as planned: Discrimination
[q25_1] Respondent's satisfaction with: Quality of teaching
[q25_2] Respondent's satisfaction with: Course contents
[q25_3] Respondent's satisfaction with: Teaching methods
[q25_4] Respondent's satisfaction with: The curriculum
[q25_5] Respondent's satisfaction with: Methods of assessment (exams etc.)
[q25_6] Respondent's satisfaction with: Availability of Finnish language courses
[q25_7] Respondent's satisfaction with: Availability of Swedish language courses
[q25_8] Respondent's satisfaction with: Quality of Finnish language courses
[q25_9] Respondent's satisfaction with: Quality of Swedish language courses
[q25_10] Respondent's satisfaction with: Availability of courses in English
[q25_11] Respondent's satisfaction with: Information about studies
[q26_1] Respondent's satisfaction with: International office
[q26_2] Respondent's satisfaction with: Computer labs
[q26_3] Respondent's satisfaction with: Library services
[q26_4] Respondent's satisfaction with: Student union (ylioppilaskunta) services
[q26_5] Respondent's satisfaction with: Student services of the university
[q26_6] Respondent's satisfaction with: Health services (at YTHS)
[q26_7] Respondent's satisfaction with: Sports facilities provided by the university/student union
[q26_8] Respondent's satisfaction with: Practical training periods
[q26_9] Respondent's satisfaction with: University employment services (Rekry)
[q27_1] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Student tutors
[q27_2] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Department tutors (teachers)
[q27_3] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Finnish fellow students
[q27_4] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Foreign fellow students
[q27_5] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Thesis supervisor
[q27_6] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Other teachers
[q27_7] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Student union
[q27_8] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Study counsellor
[q28_1] Importance in receiving guidance, help or support concerning studies: Teachers
[q28_2] Importance in receiving guidance, help or support concerning studies: Study counsellor
[q28_3] Importance in receiving guidance, help or support concerning studies: Student tutor
[q28_4] Importance in receiving guidance, help or support concerning studies: Department tutor (teacher)
[q28_5] Importance in receiving guidance, help or support concerning studies: Thesis supervisor
[q28_6] Importance in receiving guidance, help or support concerning studies: Finnish fellow students
[q28_7] Importance in receiving guidance, help or support concerning studies: Other Finnish friends
[q28_8] Importance in receiving guidance, help or support concerning studies: Foreign fellow students
[q28_9] Importance in receiving guidance, help or support concerning studies: Other foreign friends
[q28_10] Importance in receiving guidance, help or support concerning studies: Family
[q28_11] Importance in receiving guidance, help or support concerning studies: Student union
[q29_1] In the beginning of your studies, did you participate in tutoring?
[q29_2] Reason for not participating in tutoring
[q29_2o] Reason for not participating in tutoring: Other reason (open-ended question)
[q30] Within the academic community, do you feel you have been excluded or treated as an outsider because you are a foreigner?
[q30o] Within the academic community, do you feel you have been excluded or treated as an outsider because you are a foreigner: Yes, where and how? (open-ended question)
[q31] Have you participated in any social activities/events organised by students and intended especially for foreign students?
[q31_1_1] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for foreign students: I do not find such activities interesting
[q31_1_2] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for foreign students: I have not received enough information
[q31_1_3] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for foreign students: I have not felt welcomed to participate
[q31_1_4] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for foreign students: I am too shy to participate
[q31_1_5] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for foreign students: I rather participate in activities organised for all students
[q31_1_6] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for foreign students: Lack of time
[q31_1_7] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for foreign students: Other reason
[q31_1_7o] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for foreign students: Other reason (open-ended question)
[q31_2_1] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for foreign students: I want to get to know people
[q31_2_2] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for foreign students: I find the activity (e.g. a hobby) interesting
[q31_2_3] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for foreign students: I find the activity beneficial to my studies
[q31_2_4] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for foreign students: I find the activity beneficial to my career
[q31_2_5] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for foreign students: My friend asked/encouraged me to participate
[q31_2_6] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for foreign students: I had extra time
[q31_2_7] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for foreign students: Other reason
[q31_2_7o] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for foreign students: Other reason (open-ended question)
[q32] Have you participated in any other social activities/events organised by students and intended for all students, including Finns?
[q32_1_1] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for all students: I do not find such activities interesting
[q32_1_2] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for all students: I have not received enough information
[q32_1_3] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for all students: Language barriers make participation difficult
[q32_1_4] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for all students: I have not felt welcomed to participate
[q32_1_5] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for all students: I am too shy to participate
[q32_1_6] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for all students: Lack of time
[q32_1_7] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for all students: Other reason
[q32_1_7o] Reasons for not participating in social activities intended for all students: Other reason (open-ended question)
[q32_2_1] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for all students: I want to get to know people
[q32_2_2] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for all students: I find the activity (e.g. a hobby) interesting
[q32_2_3] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for all students: I find the activity beneficial to my studies
[q32_2_4] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for all students: I find the activity beneficial to my career
[q32_2_5] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for all students: My friend asked/encouraged me to participate
[q32_2_6] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for all students: I had extra time
[q32_2_7] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for all students: Other reason
[q32_2_7o] Reasons for participating in social activities intended for all students: Other reason (open-ended question)
[q33] Have you actively participated in organising student events and activities?
[q33_1_1] Reasons for not participating in organising student events: I do not find such activities interesting
[q33_1_2] Reasons for not participating in organising student events: I have not received enough information
[q33_1_3] Reasons for not participating in organising student events: Language barriers make participation difficult
[q33_1_4] Reasons for not participating in organising student events: I have not felt welcomed to participate
[q33_1_5] Reasons for not participating in organising student events: Im too shy to participate
[q33_1_6] Reasons for not participating in organising student events: Lack of time
[q33_1_7] Reasons for not participating in organising student events: Other reason
[q33_1_7o] Reasons for not participating in organising student events: Other reason (open-ended question)
[q33_2_1] Reasons for participating in organising student events: I want to get to know people
[q33_2_2] Reasons for participating in organising student events: I find the activity interesting
[q33_2_3] Reasons for participating in organising student events: I find the activity beneficial to my studies
[q33_2_4] Reasons for participating in organising student events: I find it beneficial for my career
[q33_2_5] Reasons for participating in organising student events: My friend asked/encouraged me to participate
[q33_2_6] Reasons for participating in organising student events: I had extra time
[q33_2_7] Reasons for participating in organising student events: Other reason
[q33_2_7o] Reasons for participating in organising student events: Other reason (open-ended question)
[q34] As a foreign degree student, what do you expect from student activities? (open-ended question)
[q35_1] With whom are you most actively in contact: Family (spouse, children, other relatives) in Finland
[q35_2] With whom are you most actively in contact: Boyfriend or girlfriend in Finland
[q35_3] With whom are you most actively in contact: Family in home country/abroad
[q35_4] With whom are you most actively in contact: Boyfriend or girlfriend in home country/abroad
[q35_5] With whom are you most actively in contact: Finnish fellow students
[q35_6] With whom are you most actively in contact: International fellow students
[q35_7] With whom are you most actively in contact: Students of the same nationality
[q35_8] With whom are you most actively in contact: Students/professional colleagues elsewhere in Finland or some other country
[q35_9] With whom are you most actively in contact: People with the same ethnic background living in Finland
[q35_10] With whom are you most actively in contact: Work colleagues
[q35_11] With whom are you most actively in contact: Club or hobby group outside university (e.g. music, sports)
[q35_12] With whom are you most actively in contact: Interest group or NGO (e.g. Amnesty International, labour union) outside university
[q35_13] With whom are you most actively in contact: Neighbours
[q35_14] With whom are you most actively in contact: Other
[q35_14o] With whom are you most actively in contact: Other; number & group: (open-ended question)
[q36] Do you think you have enough social contacts with other people?
[q37] Do you feel you have been excluded because you are a foreigner elsewhere than within the academic community?
[q37o] Do you feel you have been excluded because you are a foreigner elsewhere than within the academic community: Yes, where and how? (open-ended question)
[q38_1] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expenses at the moment: KELA student grant (opintotuki)
[q38_2] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expenses at the moment: Study grant from home country
[q38_3] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expenses at the moment: Scholarship from home country
[q38_4] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expenses at the moment: Scholarship from Finland
[q38_5] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expenses at the moment: Work
[q38_6] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expenses at the moment: Savings
[q38_7] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expenses at the moment: Loan from a bank (Finland or abroad)
[q38_8] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expenses at the moment: Parental or family support
[q38_9] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expenses at the moment: Income of spouse or partner
[q39] Net income per month
[q40] How satisfied are you with your disposable income?
[q41] What is the status of your current accommodation?
[q42] From which source did you mainly get information about your current accommodation?
[q42o] From which source did you mainly get information about your current accommodation: Other (open-ended question)
[q43] If you have encountered difficulties in finding suitable accommodation, what has been the main problem?
[q43o] If you have encountered difficulties in finding suitable accommodation, what has been the main problem? Other (open-ended question)
[q44] Which would best describe your current situation?
[q44o] Which would best describe your current situation? Other (open-ended question)
[q45] Have you ever worked in Finland?
[q46_1] 3 major assets concerning job-seeking in Finland: Education
[q46_2] 3 major assets concerning job-seeking in Finland: Skills
[q46_3] 3 major assets concerning job-seeking in Finland: Knowledge of Finnish/Swedish
[q46_4] 3 major assets concerning job-seeking in Finland: Previous experience
[q46_5] 3 major assets concerning job-seeking in Finland: Personality
[q46_6] 3 major assets concerning job-seeking in Finland: Contacts
[q46_7] 3 major assets concerning job-seeking in Finland: International background
[q46_8] 3 major assets concerning job-seeking in Finland: Activity in organisations
[q46_9] 3 major assets concerning job-seeking in Finland: Other
[q46_9o] 3 major assets concerning job-seeking in Finland: Other (open-ended question)
[q47_1] 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Inadequate knowledge of Finnish/Swedish
[q47_2] 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Ethnic/cultural/religious discrimination
[q47_3] 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Lack of sufficient education
[q47_4] 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Lack of access to job searching information
[q47_5] 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Lack of relevant contacts
[q47_6] 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Lack of relevant experience
[q47_7] 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Lack of opportunities in chosen field of study
[q47_8] 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Residence permit restrictions
[q47_9] 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Other
[q47_9o] 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Other (open-ended question)
[q48_1] The degree I am taking will allow me to compete in the Finnish labour market
[q48_2] The degree I am taking will allow me to compete in the international labour market
[q48_3] In Finnish working life, the attitude towards foreign people is mainly positive
[q48_4] Finnish people's attitude towards foreign people is positive in general
[q48_5] I see myself as a member of Finnish society
[q49] While studying in Finland, have you used health care services other than Finnish Student Health Service (YTHS)?
[q50] Reason for using other health care services
[q50o] Reason for using other health care services: Other (open-ended question)
[q51] Where did you get the treatment for other health care services?
[q51o] Where did you get the treatment for other health care services: Other (open-ended question)
[q52] To what level do you plan to study in Finland?
[q52o] To what level do you plan to study in Finland: No degree, why not? (open-ended question)
[q53] Are you going to continue your studies?
[q53o] Are you going to continue your studies: In some other country; where? (open-ended question)
[q54] What are your plans after graduating from the university you are currently studying at?
[q54o] What are your plans after graduating from the university you are currently studying at: Why? (open-ended question)
[q55] How long do you think it will take after graduation to get a job in Finland that corresponds to your educational background?
[q56] How would you evaluate the quality of Finnish higher education?
[q57] As an international student in Finland, is there anything you wish to say? (open-ended question)
[q58] Comments about the survey (open-ended question)
