noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
final school year; last year of school
Refers to the last year of a school level (e.g., final year of high school or university). Often used in educational contexts.
He is in his final year and is writing his graduation thesis.
Students in their final year are busy with job hunting.
卒業 is the act of graduating, while 最終学年 refers specifically to the final year of study.
学年 means 'school year' or 'grade'; 最終学年 specifies the last one.
Compound of 最終 (final) + 学年 (school year).