High Level of Student Satisfaction in the National Feedback Questionnaire for University of Applied Sciences graduates
The results of the national feedback questionnaire for University of Applied Sciences graduates (AVOP) for 2025 have been published. Nationally, satisfaction with studies among graduates of Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) improved markedly. The satisfaction of students graduating from Centria UAS also remains at a high level. In the comparison of master’s-level UAS degrees, Centria returned to first place based on feedback from graduating master’s students.
According to the results of the AVOP feedback questionnaire, students graduating from Centria University of Applied Sciences continue to report a high level of satisfaction with their studies. Among graduates of bachelor’s-level UAS degrees, Centria’s average score across all questionnaire questions was 5.4 on a scale of 1–7. The highest average score, 5.6, was achieved by Lapland University of Applied Sciences. Differences between universities of applied sciences are very small. Satisfaction with studies among bachelor’s graduates improved almost at a record pace nationwide in Finland in 2025.
In the comparison of master’s-level UAS degrees, Centria returned to first place based on feedback from graduating master’s students. At Centria, graduates of master’s degrees gave an overall score of over 6.0 on a scale of 1–7. Students were particularly satisfied with the diverse ways in which Centria makes use of the possibilities of online teaching (score 6.7). Cooperation with teachers also received praise from master’s students.
Bachelor’s students are likewise still satisfied with their studies (overall score 5.4). Students pursuing bachelor’s-level UAS degrees at Centria were especially satisfied with learning, giving scores between 5.8 and 6.0 to questions addressing, among other things, equality, joint discussions, cooperation, and interaction.
“It is encouraging to see that, according to respondents, a UAS degree particularly develops initiative, self-direction, and the ability to learn and adopt new things. In our recent pedagogical development, we have emphasized a sustainable degree, and Centria’s newly completed pedagogical guidelines highlight precisely these generic competencies. The feedback received confirms that this is clearly one of our strengths,” states Jennie Elfving, Vice Rector of Education.
Feedback received by Centria University of Applied Sciences from graduates of master’s degrees improved the most nationwide. Student feedback is extremely important to Centria and is actively utilized in the development of teaching.
The AVOP feedback questionnaire
At the time of graduation, students at universities of applied sciences provide feedback on the education they have received through the national AVOP questionnaire, in which students assess and comment on the education they have completed. The survey includes 101 questions across thirteen different thematic areas. The results are used both locally for the development of the institution’s own activities and nationally for the steering and funding of education. All degree students graduating from universities of applied sciences complete the survey.
The AVOP questionnaire is an important tool for developing the quality of UAS operations and is also one of the funding indicators. Responsibility for developing the survey instrument lies with Arene ry.
The AVOP questionnaire data is highly comprehensive. In the 2025 survey, responses were received from 98.6% of those graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Centria UAS and from 98.7% of all bachelor’s graduates nationwide in Finland.
The results of the graduate feedback survey for universities of applied sciences are publicly available in the Vipunen portal.