Finland has seen a steep drop in applications from international students, according to Yle News. One university of applied sciences received just 1,200 applications this year from outside the EU and EEA areas, compared with more than 25,000 in 2023.

The figures point to a major change in demand for studies in Finland, especially among applicants from beyond Europe. The reason for the decline was not included in the brief, and no further details were confirmed in the source material.