HEUNI Report series № 113. From aspiration to exploitation. Recruitment and employment-related risks faced by international students before, during and after their studies

Published in 2026
Authors
Anna-Greta Pekkarinen, Natalia Ollus, Anniina Jokinen, Laura Järvenpää, Saara Haapasaari, Jenna Kenttälä and Sofie Relander.

This scoping review focuses on mapping recruitment and employment-related risks faced by international students before, during and after their studies in the Nordic countries. The focus is on Finland, since problems related to the recruitment and integration of international students has received significant attention in Finland compared to its Nordic
neighbours.

 
Criminal justice Exploitation of adolescents and children Human trafficking Victims of crime