valmistuneet

Valmistuneet is a Finnish term meaning "graduates." It refers to people who have completed a degree, diploma, or other formal qualification in education or training. The term can denote an individual graduate or a collective group, for example “valmistuneet 2024” meaning the graduates of the year 2024. It is commonly used in educational contexts, media reporting, and statistical data.

The word derives from the verb valmistua, which means to complete studies or training or to graduate. Valmistuneet is the plural form used to describe people who have completed a qualifying program, spanning secondary education, higher education, and vocational qualifications. In everyday language, many Finns use valmistunut or valmistuneet to refer to someone who has earned a degree or certificate, though official terminology can vary by level and institution.

In statistics and policy contexts, valmistuneet is used to describe cohorts and to analyze trends in educational attainment, labor market integration, and demographic change. Data are often broken down by field of study, institution, or year to compare outcomes across groups.

Graduation ceremonies are described with the term valmistujaiset, which refers to the event where diplomas or degrees are conferred. Valmistuneet, by contrast, denotes the individuals who have completed the program, rather than the ceremony itself. Related terms include tutkinto for a degree and lukion päättötodistus for finishing secondary school in Finland.