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Objectives. In 2015 more than 30,000 asylum seekers arrived in Finland, exceeding the number of applicants of previous years multiple times. In Finland school-aged asylum seekers are entitled to free basic education. For pupils who have insufficient Finnish or Swedish language skills in order to study in a general education group, preparatory education can be arranged. The students of preparatory education groups are a heterogeneous group of immigrants, from which minor asylum seekers can be seen as the most vulnerable group. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the factors affecting the learning and education of minor asylum seekers and refugees in particular. Methods. The thesis was conducted as a descriptive literature review. Peer-reviewed articles were found in the ERIC database for the review. 8 articles were selected for the analysis. Results and Conclusions. The results of this review were divided into educational, psychological, social and cultural factors affecting the learning and education of minor asylum seekers. The previous school experiences of minor asylum seekers vary. In addition, their parents' previous educational opportunities are likely to be inadequate, creating poor starting points for learning. The pre-migration experiences of asylum seekers can expose them to various mental disorders. In addition, waiting and uncertain future can affect learning, for example, by losing motivation or reducing progress. Minor asylum seekers' education is also affected by the difficulties encountered in peer relationships, which result from the weak language skills, class placements and limited integration opportunities. The assessment of asylum seekers is hampered by incomplete background information and the lack of appropriate assessment tools, which is why it is challenging to recognize their needs. Asylum seekers may experience conflicts in their home and school culture and therefore might refuse from the support and rehabilitation services provided.