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Career monitoring survey for 2020 graduates opens

What is the employment situation of Diak graduates five years after graduation? Has the competence gained during studies supported their career paths? The national career monitoring survey for universities of applied sciences collects valuable data to help develop education and also directly affects the funding of universities of applied sciences. The survey is sent to all who graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a university of applied sciences in 2020.

The survey period is October 8 – November 9, 2025. The survey will be sent to alumni who graduated in 2020.

– The results of the survey help us improve our education so that it better meets the evolving needs of working life. That’s why it’s important to hear how our alumni have experienced their studies and what could be improved. By responding, Diak alumni also help secure future development opportunities for our education, as the number of responses directly impacts the funding of universities of applied sciences. Every response matters to us,” says Sanna Wesanko, Director of Education and Vice Rector at Diak.

The national career monitoring survey for universities of applied sciences collects information on graduates’ employment, overall career paths, and satisfaction with their career and degree.

The national career monitoring survey is sent annually to those who graduated five years ago. This year, it targets graduates from 2020. You will receive the career monitoring survey via email and SMS!

Did you graduate in 2020?

You will receive the career monitoring survey via email and SMS from CSC – IT Center for Science Ltd. The email may end up in your spam folder, so please check there if you don’t find it in your inbox.

How to Respond

  • The survey is sent via email and SMS to all 2020 graduates.
  • You will receive the message from CSC – IT Center for Science Ltd.
  • Please check your spam folder if you don’t see the email.
  • If the survey doesn’t reach you, contact: viestinta@diak.fi.

Why Participate?

By responding, you contribute to:

  • Improving the quality of education
  • Supporting career guidance for current and future students
  • Influencing the future of higher education
  • Providing data that affects university funding (3% of core funding is based on these results).

About the Survey

The national career monitoring survey is conducted annually and targets graduates from five years ago. This year, it’s sent to those who graduated in 2020. The survey is based on the Universities of Applied Sciences Act (932/2014) and Decree (1129/2014). Background information is retrieved from the national VIRTA database maintained by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Your contact details are used solely for sending the survey and will be deleted afterward.  All responses are handled confidentially and individual respondents cannot be identified.

Where to Find Previous Results

Results from earlier surveys are available at: Vipunen – Education Statistics Finland and töissä.fi. The survey is carried out by universities of applied sciences in collaboration with CSC – IT Center for Science Ltd.

We truly appreciate your response!