08/06/2026
🌍 International talent potential is growing in Finland — but why doesn’t it stay?
A recent master’s thesis commissioned by PI shows that up to 80% of international students focusing on the forest industry are interested in building their careers in Finland.
👉 Yet, employment often remains out of reach.
Key barriers:
- Finnish language requirements
- lack of networks
- bias in recruitment
💡 The solution is not a single action — but collaboration: students, employers, and student organizations all have a role to play.
More detailed insights into the background, results, recommendations and conclusions can be found in the thesis here: https://cstu.io/bddd70