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  • Few continue their education after vocational programmes

    Almost 90 percent of those who continue their education after upper secondary school have completed a higher education preparatory programme. Among those studying at university, it is common to have studied social science, natural science or economics in upper secondary school. Among those studying at Folk high schools or Fine arts- and culture programmes it is however most common to have studied on the arts program.

  • Most common with higher education studies among young people in large cities

    The proportion who begins higher education studies differs between different parts of the country. The proportion is largest in large cities and lowest in rural municipalities with a visitor industry. An explanation for this is that it is more common to study on a higher education preparatory programme in large cities.

  • Common to go on to higher education regardless of grades

    The proportion who continues their education after upper secondary school increases with rising grades. This applies to both those who have completed a higher education preparatory programme and those who have completed a vocational programme, and regardless of sex. But among those who graduated from a higher education preparatory programme there are also many with low grades who continue their education.

  • Many chose higher education studies during the pandemic

    The proportion who began higher education studies within a year increased significantly among those who graduated from upper secondary education in the spring of 2020 compared to the year before. This can largely be explained by the fact that many women who had studied higher education preparatory programmes started their further studies earlier than planned because of the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Men from vocational programme are less likely to continue studying

    Most students who continue their education after upper secondary school have studied a higher education preparatory programme. Among them, most are enrolled in higher education. A somewhat lower proportion of men with a degree from a vocational programme continue studying after upper secondary school. However, among those who continue their studies, it is just as common to study a higher vocational education programme as a higher education.