Select variable

[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 nationality (open-ended question)

[q4] How many years have you lived in Finland?

[q6] Faculty at which the respondent studies (reclassified)

[q7] Degree respondent studies for

[q8] How many years have you studied for your current degree?

[q9] Previous degree (or equivalent)

[q10a] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Pursuing a university degree

[q10b] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Reputation of the Finnish industry

[q10c] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Free education

[q10d] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Prior knowledge of Finland

[q10e] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Experiencing a foreign country

[q10f] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Family ties (incl. boy/girlfriend)

[q10g] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Career development

[q10h] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Hardship in home country

[q10i] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: High standard of living in Finland

[q10j] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Other

[q10j_o] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Other (open-ended question)

[q11a] Importance in the choice of university: Free education

[q11b] Importance in the choice of university: Possibility of studying in English

[q11c] Importance in the choice of university: Learning Finnish/Swedish

[q11d] Importance in the choice of university: Good reputation of the university

[q11e] Importance in the choice of university: Quality of research and teaching in my study field

[q11g] Importance in the choice of university: Employment chances after studies

[q11h] Importance in the choice of university: Quality of student facilities

[q11i] Importance in the choice of university: Academic freedom/independence

[q11j] Importance in the choice of university: Desire to complete prior studies

[q11k] Importance in the choice of university: Need to do something sensible to occupy time

[q11l] Importance in the choice of university: Other

[q11l_o] Importance in the choice of university: Other (open-ended question)

[q12] How well integrated do you feel in the Finnish society?

[q13] How well do you intend to know Finnish/Swedish by the time you graduate?

[q14a] Rank the 3 most important people who make your integration in Finland easier: Family in Finland

[q14b] Rank the 3 most important people who make your integration in Finland easier: Girlfriend or boyfriend in Finland

[q14c] Rank the 3 most important people who make your integration in Finland easier: Friends

[q14d] Rank the 3 most important people who make your integration in Finland easier: International student community

[q14e] Rank the 3 most important people who make your integration in Finland easier: Your ethnic community

[q14f] Rank the 3 most important people who make your integration in Finland easier: Finnish student community

[q14g] Rank the 3 most important people who make your integration in Finland easier: People you have met through your hobbies

[q14h] Rank the 3 most important people who make your integration in Finland easier: Work colleagues

[q14i] Rank the 3 most important people who make your integration in Finland easier: Student advisor

[q14k] Rank the 3 most important people who make your integration in Finland easier: Other

[q14k_o] Rank the 3 most important people who make your integration in Finland easier: Other (open-ended question)

[q15] Do you feel you've been discriminated against because of your ethnic/cultural background?

[q15o] Do you feel you've been discriminated against because of your ethnic/cultural background?Yes, where and how? (open-ended question)

[q16] Approximate no. of Finnish credits earned at the university you are currently studying in?

[q17a] Respondent's satisfaction with: Quality of teaching

[q17b] Respondent's satisfaction with: Assessment methods (exams etc.)

[q17c] Respondent's satisfaction with: Availability of courses in English

[q17d] Respondent's satisfaction with: Degree requirements

[q17e] Respondent's satisfaction with: Finnish language courses

[q17f] Respondent's satisfaction with: Swedish language courses

[q17g] Respondent's satisfaction with: Computing services

[q17h] Respondent's satisfaction with: Library services

[q17i] Respondent's satisfaction with: University administration

[q17j] Respondent's satisfaction with: Student Health Services (YTHS)

[q17k] Respondent's satisfaction with: Housing services

[q17l] Respondent's satisfaction with: Student union services

[q17m] Respondent's satisfaction with: Availability of information in English

[q18a] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Teachers

[q18b] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Thesis supervisor

[q18c] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Student tutors

[q18d] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Other students

[q18e] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: University information services

[q18f] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: I don't have an idea from whom to ask for guidance

[q19] Have your studies progressed as expected or planned?

[q19o] Have your studies progressed as expected or planned? No, why not? (open-ended question)

[q20a] Would you have chosen your current university as a place for studies if you had to pay tuition fees?

[q20b] If yes, how much would you be willing to pay for your studies?

[q20b_o] If no, why would you not be willing to pay for your studies? (open-ended question)

[q21] Respondent's main activity

[q21f_o] Respondent's main activity. Other (open-ended question)

[q22] If you are currently working, is your work related to your studies?

[q23] Estimation of your monthly expenses

[q24a] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expences at the moment: Finnish government grant (opintotuki)

[q24b] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expences at the moment: Scholarship from home country

[q24c] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expences at the moment: Scholarship from Finland

[q24d] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expences at the moment: Work

[q24e] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expences at the moment: Savings

[q24f] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expences at the moment: Loan

[q24g] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expences at the moment: Parental or family support

[q24h] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expences at the moment: Income from spouse or partner

[q24i] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expences at the moment: Other

[q24i_o] Rank the top 3 sources of funding for your studies/living expences at the moment: Other (open-ended question)

[q25] What are your plans after you finish your studies in Finland?

[q25o] What are your plans after you finish your studies in Finland? (open-ended question)

[q26a] Rank the top 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Knowledge of Finnish/Swedish

[q26b] Rank the top 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Ethnic/cultural/religious discrimination

[q26c] Rank the top 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Lack of access to job searching information

[q26d] Rank the top 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Lack of right contacts

[q26e] Rank the top 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Lack of relevant work experience

[q26f] Rank the top 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Inappropriate/wrong field of study

[q26g] Rank the top 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Residence permit restrictions

[q26h] Rank the top 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Other

[q26h_o] Rank the top 3 biggest obstacles to getting a job in Finland: Other (open-ended question)

[q27] What else do you wish to say as a foreign degree student? (open-ended question)