1. Graduand Feedback Questionnaire
In the following questionnaire you get a chance to give feedback on your university of applied sciences degree.
The questionnaire covers the following eight topics:
1) Personal details,
2) Teaching and learning,
3) International affairs, multiculturalism and language studies,
4) Career services and connections with the working life,
5) Internship,
6) Thesis/dissertation,
7) Progression in competence and
8) General satisfaction.
Your responses will be used in the development of the degree offered in your university of applied sciences. All information gathered will be
treated anonymously and confidentially.
Make sure you understand the statements, questions and response scales used before answering. Completing the questionnaire should take
about 20 minutes.
Thank you for your time!

2. 1. Personal details
Before commencing with the actual feedback, please fill in the following details.
Age
Gender
Male
Female
Not applicable
Study insitution (University of Applied Sciences)
Arcada
Centria university of applied sciences
Diaconia university of applied sciences
HAAGA-HELIA university of applied sciences
HUMAK university of applied sciences
HAMK university of applied sciences
JAMK university of applied sciences
KUAS Kajaani university of applied sciences
Karelia university of applied sciences
Kemi-Tornio university of applied sciences
Kymenlaakso university of applied sciences
Lahti university of applied sciences
Laurea university of applied sciences
Metropolia university of applied sciences
Mikkeli university of applied sciences
Oulu university of applied sciences
Rovaniemi university of applied sciences
Saimaa university of applied sciences
Satakunta university of applied sciences
Savonia university of applied sciences
Seinäjoki university of applied sciences
Tampere university of applied sciences
Turku university of applied sciences
Vaasa university of applied sciences
Novia university of applied sciences
Field of education
Humanities and education
Culture
Natural sciences
Natural resources and the environment
Tourism, catering and domestic services
Social services, health and sports
Technology, communications and transport
Social sciences, business and administration
Other

3. Degree programme
Humanities; Sign language
Humanities; Community pedagogy
Culture and Arts; Arts and design
Culture and Arts; Curating
Culture and Arts; Production
Culture and Arts; Art
Culture and Arts; Media
Culture and Arts; Style/Design
Culture and Arts; Music pedagogy
Culture and Arts; Music
Culture and Arts; Dance
Culture and Arts; Theatrical directing
Culture and Arts; Clothing
Natural Resources and the Environment; Agriculture
Natural Resources and the Environment; Gardening
Natural Resources and the Environment; Fishing and
environmental industry
Natural Resources and the Environment; Forestry
Natural Resources and the Environment; Environmental planning
Natural Resources and the Environment; Hospitality
management
Beauty care
Physical education
Social Services, Health and Sports; Prosthetics and orthotics
Social Services, Health and Sports; Medical laboratory science
Social Services, Health and Sports; Emergency care
Social Services, Health and Sports; Physical therapy
Social Services, Health and Sports; Geriatrics
Social Services, Health and Sports; Dental technology
Social Services, Health and Sports; Foot therapy
Social Services, Health and Sports; Rehabilitation guidance and
planning
Social Services, Health and Sports; Midwifery
Social Services, Health and Sports; Optometry
Social Services, Health and Sports; Osteopathy
Social Services, Health and Sports; Roentgenotherapy
Social Services, Health and Sports; Nursing
Social Services, Health and Sports; Socionom
Social Services, Health and Sports; Dental hygiene
Social Services, Health and Sports; Health care
Social Services, Health and Sports; Occupational therapy
Seafare; Sea captain
Technology, Communications and Transport; Engineering
Technology, Communications and Transport; Laboratory
analytics
Technology, Communications and Transport; Master builder
Business Economics; Business administration
Form of study
Youth education
Adult education
How well did you perform in your degree?
Excellent (average grade 4,5 - 5)
Satisfactory (average 1,5 - 2,5)
Very good (average 3,5 - 4,5)
Passable (average less than 1,5)
Highest educational level prior to graduating
Upper secondary level education; matriculation examination
Upper secondary level education; vocational qualification
Lowest level tertiary education (for ex. technician engineer in
college-level education)
Lower-degree level tertiary education (for ex. university of applied
sciences or lower university degrees)
Higher-degree level tertiary education (higher university degrees)
Doctorate or licentiate degree
Good (average 2,5 - 3,5)
Not applicable

4. 2. Teaching and Learning
The questionnaire you are about to fill in concerns your degree as a whole. Certain statements might feel tricky to answer, due to the fact that
the topics they cover might have varied during your degree. Despite of this, please try and give your best estimate of how the statements hold
on average in your degree.
Study content
How did you find the balance between theory and practical applications in your studies?
more theory.
1
2
more practice.
3
4
5
6
7
1. I would have emphasised...
How did you find the level of difficulty in your studies?
too low.
1
too high.
2
3
4
5
6
7
2. The level of difficulty was...
How about the workload related to your studies?
higher
1
lower
2
3
4
5
6
7
3. The workload required should have been...
Please evaluate the following statements on a scale, where
1 = completely disagree, 7 = completely agree, 4 = neither agree nor disagree
Content satisfaction
Completely disagree
1
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
6
7
4. I found my studies interesting.
5. I found my studies useful.
Professional relevance of studies
Completely disagree
1
6. My studies met the requirements of the professional life.
7. My studies well represented the latest development in my field of study.
8. The methods and the tools used in my studies coincided with those used in
contemporary professional life.
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
6
7

5. To what extent was your previously gained know-how appreciated in your studies? Please evaluate the following statements concerning the
AHOT-process of demonstrating achieved learning outcomes.
Completely disagreee
1
2
3
Completely agree
4
5
6
7
9. It was clear to me how to demonstrate previously gained know-how.
10. My previously gained know-how was credited to an appropriate extent.
Study Planning and Organisation
Completely disagree
1
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
6
7
11. It was clear what was expected of me in my studies.
12. The content of my studies well represented the set learning objectives.
13. What was required as course assignments was clearly brought to everyone's
attention.
14. Course scheduling was workable (flexible and sufficient supply etc.).
15. My studies complimented each other and worked well together as a whole.
16. My personal study plan supported my educational attainment.
17. If one wanted to, one was able to share the workload related to studying evenly
throughout the degree.
Teaching and Studying
Completely disagree
1
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
3
4
5
6
7
18. The teachers were good at teaching.
19. The teachers were good at instructing.
20. The teachers were experts in their field.
21. The substance of my studies was logically and systematically presented.
22. The substance of my studies was clearly and understandably presented.
23. Studying in my degree was inspiring.
24. The educational and working methods used were versatile and well-suited for
each study context.
25. The educational and working methods used took into account differences in
students' individual learning needs.
26. The study material used was clear and concise.
Study interaction
Completely disagree
1
27. It was easy and natural working together with the teachers.
28. The students were encouraged to actively participate in lessons.
29. The teachers took all students equally and fairly into account.
30. Enough consideration was given for discussion on important topics.
31. There was a right amount of self-studying.
2
Completely agree
6
7

6. Study environments
Completely disagree
1
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
6
7
32. Staff and students formed a well-knit community, which I felt a part of.
33. The students helped each other out, when necessary.
34. I felt part of the student community.
35. The teaching and learning facilities were versatile and appropriate for different
learning contexts.
36. The opportunities of E-learning were made good use of.
37. I got the chance to enhance my know-how in actual work environments.
38. The students had in their use comfortable facilities for group- and self-studying.
Learning resources
Completely disagree
1
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
6
7
39. The IT and software services offered were functional.
40. The library and information services were functional.
Student support
Completely disagree
1
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
6
7
41. My study progress was actively monitored.
42. Sufficient support was on offer to help me meet the goals in educational
attainment I had set myself.
43. Sufficient support to help me plan my studies was on offer.
44. Sufficient support concerning my well-being was on offer.
Student union
Completely disagree
1
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
3
4
5
6
7
45. The student union had on offer sufficient study-related support .
46. The student union had on offer sufficient support related to my well-being.
Feedback and assessment
Täysin eri mieltä
1
47. The evaluation criteria were clear.
48. The grades I received were well in line with what I knew.
49. Together with my attainment, also my study process was actively evaluated.
50. Self-evaluation was effectively used to support the development of my
competence.
51. To help me develop as a recipient as well as a provider of feedback, peer-review
was well taken advantage of.
52. The feedback concerning study attainment I received helped me find out about
the things I had not understood.
53. I received enough feedback on my development.
2
Täysin samaa mieltä
6
7

7. 54. To what extent do you reckon student feedback was acknowledged in educational development? The feedback was acknowledged..
to a great extent
to a good extent
to some extent
only little
not at all
not applicable
55. How frequently did you get the chance to give course feedback?
On all or nearly all of the courses (approx. 80-100 % of the courses)
On most of the courses (approx. 60-80 %)
On approximately every second course (40-60%)
On only some of the courses (20-40%)
Feedback was collected very infrequently or never (n. 0-20%)

8. 3. International affairs, multiculturalism
and language studies
Please evaluate the following statements and questions. Please fill in 'not applicable', if you find the statement not to concern you.
Completely disagree
1
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
6
7
56. My education involved enhancing the ability to work in a
multicultural environment.
57. The language studies were sufficient to meet the requirements of
the working life.
58. I had the chance to participate in courses taught in other
languages besides english.
59. Students were well-informed of the opportunities to carry out
exchange studies or internships abroad.
60. We had good opportunities to study and intern abroad.
61. Did your university offer a chance to participate or complete international courses as project- or internet -based learning?
Yes, sufficiently so
Yes, but too little in my opinion
Not that I'm aware of
Not
applicable

9. 4. Career services and connections with
the working life
Connections with the working life
Completely disagree
1
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
6
7
62. The university staff has adequately supported me in networking with the working
life.
63. I am satisfied with the professional connections I have made during my studies.
64. The expertise of the working life was made good use of in my studies.
65. Alumni were made good use of in my studies.
66. I was given enough opportunities to participate in projects collaborating with the
working life.
67. In my opinion, my university staff is well acquainted with contemporary working
life.
Career services
Completely disagree
1
68. I have received adequate career planning support during my studies.
69. I am perfectly aware of where to find work well-suited for my needs.
70. During my studies, I have gained sufficient knowledge of the practices of the
working life.
71. During my studies, I have been sufficiently instructed on how to effectively apply
for work (preparing for interviews, constructing a CV etc.).
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
6
7

10. 5. Internship
Completely disagree
1
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
6
7
72. Concerning my internship(s), I received adequate support and guidance from my
university staff.
73. Concerning my internship(s), I received adequate support and guidance from the
representatives from work.
74. Concerning my internship(s), the collaboration between representatives from work
and my university staff functioned well.
75. My internship(s) strengthened my know-how.
76. I believe that my internship(s) helps me find work related to my studies.
6. Thesis
Completely disagree
1
77. Concerning my thesis, I received adequate support and guidance from my
university staff.
78. Concerning my thesis, I received adequate support and guidance from the
representatives from work.
79. Concerning my thesis, the collaboration between representatives from work and
my university staff functioned well.
80. The support from other students assisted the work I did on my thesis.
81. My thesis strengthened my know-how.
82. My thesis gave me an opportunity to put into practice what I had learned in the
uni.
83. My thesis prepared me for work requiring expertise.
84. I believe that my thesis helps me find work related with my studies.
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
6
7

11. 7. Progression in competences
To what extent has your university of applied sciences degree developed your competences?
Please fill in on the left-hand field your evaluation of your competence related with each statement entering the uni,on the right-hand field y
our evaluation of your present competence.
Please take note of the fact that the difference between your evaluations represents how you have progressed during your studies.
Please evaluate the following statements on a scale, where
1 = very weak competence, 7 = very strong competence, 4 = somewhere in between.
Learning competences
ENTERING THE UNI
NOW
Very weak
1
85. My selfevaluation ability
86. My ability to
develop my
competence in
accord with my selfevaluation
87. My ability to
take responsibility
for collaborative
learning and
sharing of
knowledge.
Very strong
2
3
4
5
6
7
Very weak
1
Very strong
2
3
4
5
6
7

12. Working community competences
ENTERING THE UNI
NOW
Very weak
1
88. My ability to
manage
independent work
89. My ability to
work systematically
90. My ability to
make decisions in
unforeseen
situations.
91. My oral
communication
skills
92. My written
communication
skills
93. My ICT
(information and
communication
technology) skills
94. My ability to
work and interact in
groups.
95. My
entrepreneurial
skills
96. My ability to
apply principles of
organizational
management and
leadership
97. My ability to
operate as a
member and
enhance the wellbeing of a work
community
Very strong
2
3
4
5
6
7
Very weak
1
Very strong
2
3
4
5
6
7

13. Innovation competences
ENTERING THE UNI
NOW
Very weak
1
Very strong
2
3
4
5
6
7
Very weak
1
Very strong
2
3
4
5
6
7
98. My information
retrieval skills
99. My problemsolving skills
100. My ability to
innovate
101. My ability to
turn theory into
practice
102. My ability to
analyze issues from
multiple
perspectives
103. My ability to
follow the latest
development in
research,
development and
innovation (RDI) in
my field
104. My ability to
contribute to RDI in
my field
105. My ability to
evaluate the
customerorientation of my
actions
106. My ability to
work in projects
Internationalization competences
ENTERING THE UNI
NOW
Very weak
1
107. My ability for
international work
108. My ability for
multicultural
cooperation
109. My language
skills
Very strong
2
3
4
5
6
7
Very weak
1
Very strong
2
3
4
5
6
7

14. Ethical and Societal Competences
ENTERING THE UNI
NOW
Very weak
1
Very strong
2
3
4
5
6
7
Very weak
1
Very strong
2
3
4
5
6
7
110. My ability to
understand the
interconnections
between the society
and my field of work
111. My ability to
understand the
ethical dimensions
of my field
112. My ability to
apply the principles
of stustainable
development
113. My ability to
apply the principles
of equality
The confidence in one's abilities (self-efficacy)
ENTERING THE UNI
NOW
Very weak
1
Very strong
2
3
4
5
6
7
Very weak
1
Very strong
2
3
4
5
6
7
114. My confidence
in my ability to
surpass the
challenges set by
the working life
General competences
Completely disagree
1
115. Through my studies I have achieved all-round, broad competences
116. Through my studies I have achieved expertise in my field
2
Completely agree
3
4
5
6
7

15. 8. Overall satisfaction
Finally, please evaluate, on a scale where 1 = very dissatisfied and 7 = very satisfied, how content are you with the following aspects of your
education?
Very dissatisfied
1
2
Very satisfied
3
4
5
6
7
117. Teaching and instructing
118. International affairs
119. Work relevance of my studies
120. Career support
121. Internships
122. The process related to my thesis
123. My progression in competences
124. My professional development
125. My education as a whole
And that's that! :) If you could still find it in you to briefly comment on the following aspects of your experience completing the survey, we would
be most grateful.
How did you find the experience of completing the questionnaire?
very frustrating.
1
I found it to be...
How did you find the length of the questionnaire?
It was appropriate; in fact I would have been open to answering a
few more questions
It was appropriate
The survey was a little too long
The survey was way too long
Thank you ever so much for your time and good luck in your future endeavours!
2
very pleasant.
3
4
5
6
7