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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 haven’t 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: University’s 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: I’m 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)