Editing Academic degree (section)

==== Finland ====
Historically, the Finnish higher education system is derived from the German system. The current system of higher education comprises two types of higher education institutions, the universities and the [[Institute of technology|polytechnics]], many of whom refer to themselves as universities of applied sciences (UAS).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.okm.fi/OPM/Koulutus/yliopistokoulutus/?lang=en|title=Etusivu|website=Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö|access-date=18 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.okm.fi/OPM/Koulutus/ammattikorkeakoulutus/?lang=en|title=Etusivu|website=Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö|access-date=18 August 2017}}</ref> With the exception of a few fields, such as medicine and dentistry, the Finnish system of higher education degrees is in compliance with the Bologna process. Universities award bachelor's degrees (''kandidaatti / kandidat''), Master's degrees (''maisteri / magister'') and doctoral degrees (''lisensiaatin tutkinto / licentiat examen'' and ''tohtorin tutkinto / doktorexamen''). In most fields, the system of doctoral degrees is two-tier, the degree of licentiate is an independent academic degree but completing the degree of doctor does not require completion of a licentiate degree. The polytechnics (universities of applied sciences) have the right to award bachelor's and master's degrees; the degree titles are distinct from the titles used for university degrees.

In general, students who are admitted to bachelor studies at a university have the right to continue to studies at master level. At polytechnics, the right to continue to master-level studies has to be applied for separately and there is also a work experience requirement. The majority of master's degree holders have graduated from university.

The degrees awarded by the universities and polytechnics are at par by law, but the content and orientation of studies is different. A master's degree obtained at a polytechnic gives the same academic right to continue studies at doctoral level as a master's degree obtained at a university.