Finland has one of the top 10 toughest education systems in the world, as well as one of the strictest in the European Union, a new study has found.
According to MastersDegree.net, Finland’s ranking among the top 10 toughest education systems in the world takes into account several factors, including the structure of the country’s education system, higher education attainment, and acceptance rates at the best universities. It has been decided.
As revealed in this study, the Finnish education system follows a 9-3-3 structure. It consists of nine years of compulsory primary education, followed by three years of upper secondary education and three years of higher education, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
The most rigorous exam in Finland is the Finnish Entrance Examination, which is a nationally common exam that students take upon graduation from high school.
Students who pass this exam are allowed to continue their studies at universities and other higher education institutions. According to data, around 30,000 students pass the exam every year.
Its main purpose is to determine the extent to which students have learned the necessary knowledge and skills during their high school years and whether they have grown in line with their educational goals.
In addition to Finland’s demanding education system, students also struggle with increased stress levels. According to the study, students continuing their studies in Finland are more likely to have mental health problems than other adults in the country.
In Finland, around 40% of female students and 28% of male students report feeling depressed or anxious.
However, nothing compares to the stress levels of Japanese students, with the study revealing that 84.0 percent of male students and 95.1 percent of female students experienced stress while studying abroad in Japan.
Regarding the most popular degrees in Finland, research shows that information technology and international business logistics are the most popular fields.
The survey also revealed that Finland’s top university acceptance rate is 17 percent and that around 40 percent of the population holds a higher education qualification.
In addition to Finland, MastersDegree.net’s list includes nine other countries with some of the toughest education systems in the world. Here is the complete list:
- South Korea
- Finland
- Singapore
- China
- Japan
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- South Africa
- America
- Russia
South Korea also has one of the toughest education systems in the world, and students report studying for about 16 hours a day to pass the Sunneung Exam, one of the most difficult university entrance exams. has been done.
This list also includes Singapore, which boasts an impressive 91% of its population with tertiary education and a national IQ score of 105.9.