Joint Application

Joint Application Autumn 2025

The Autumn Joint Application period will be open from 1 to 11 September 2025 until 15:00 UTC+3 on Studyinfo. The following international degree programme is available.

Bachelor Degree 240 ECTS

Energy Technology, Bachelor of Engineering

Implementation type

Full-time studies

Next application

1.9.2025 -

klo 08:00

11.9.2025

klo 15:00

Apply at Studyinfo

Autumn Joint Application: 1 – 11 September 2025, 3 pm (UTC+3)

Apply for Energy Technology

Joint Application 2026 for Bachelor´s Degrees

The Joint Application 2026 period for international degree programmes will be open on Studyinfo from 7 to 21 January 2026 until 15:00 UTC+2. The following international degree programmes are available.

Bachelor Degree 240 ECTS

Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering

Implementation type

Full-time studies

Next application

15.9.2025 -

klo 08:00

30.5.2026

klo 15:00

Bachelor Degree 210 ECTS

International Business, BBA

Implementation type

Full-time studies

Next application

15.9.2025 -

klo 08:00

30.5.2026

klo 15:00

Eligibility for Bachelor’s degrees

Eligible applicants for degree studies at universities of applied sciences have completed at least one of the following:

The studies required for graduating from the Finnish upper secondary school or a Matriculation Examination;
an International Baccalaureate (IB) degree and/or graduated from IB high school (IB Diploma Results/IB Certificate);
a European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma;
a Reifeprüfung (RP) or Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA) degree;
a Finnish vocational upper secondary qualification covering 120 credits or 180 competence points, or a corresponding earlier Finnish vocational degree covering at least 80 credits;
a Finnish post-secondary or higher vocational level diploma;
a Finnish vocational upper secondary qualification or a further or specialist vocational qualification as a competence-based qualification, or a corresponding previous qualification;
a foreign qualification that provides eligibility for higher education studies in that country;
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree.

Please check more details from UASinfo.fi.

International UAS Exam

The entrance examination assesses the applicants’ abilities to study in universities of applied sciences. The entrance examination does not contain any pre-reading materials or pre-tasks.

You can find detailed information on the following topics at UASinfo.fi:

Please check more information at UASinfo.fi.

Application Fee

Blended Learning

Next application

1.12.2025 -

klo 08:00

30.5.2026

klo 15:00

Academic Requirements for Master´s Degree Programmes in Engineering

Eligible degrees include:

Bachelor of Engineering (UAS) or an equivalent degree in the field of technology.
Master’s degree in a relevant technological field completed at a university.

These qualifications are considered equivalent to vocational tertiary and post-secondary degrees (excluding technician-level qualifications), as well as Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in technology completed abroad.

Academic Requirements for Master´s Degree Programmes in Business Administration

Eligible degrees include:

Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Master’s degree in Business or a related field completed at a university

Also accepted are equivalent vocational higher education and post-secondary degrees, as well as Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees completed abroad in the fields of Business Administration or Tourism.

Required Documents

To apply, you must submit the following documents through Studyinfo. All required documents must be uploaded by the deadline stated in the application form. The authenticity of the language certificate will be checked directly from the test organiser.

1. English Language Certificate or SAT scores (Minimum 450 in both Reading & Writing and Math)*

2. Valid Passport (Proof of identity)

3. Certified Upper Secondary School Certificate

Must be officially certified by the issuing institution
Must be translated into Finnish, Swedish, or English by an official translator
The translator’s stamp must appear on the document
The mandatory appendices must be uploaded to the application by the deadline indicated on the form

4. Certificate of Work Experience

The certificate must be issued by the employer and include: Start and end dates of employment /Job title and description of tasks / Weekly working hours (if part-time) / Employer’s contact information / Employer’s signature and/or official stamp
If the employment is ongoing, a temporary certificate with the date of issue must be provided.
If the certificate is not in Finnish, Swedish, or English, an official translation must be attached. If the name on the certificate differs from the applicant’s passport, a certificate of name change (e.g. marriage certificate) is required.
Work contracts, offer letters, or pay slips are not accepted.

Accepted English Language Certificates

1. SAT

Minimum score: 450 in both Reading and Writing and Math

2. IELTS Academic*

Minimum total score: 6.0
Test sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking

3. TOEFL iBT (Academic)*

Minimum total score: 60
Test sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing

4. PTE Academic*

Minimum total score: 55
Test sections: Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening

5. Cambridge English Scale

Minimum total score: 169
Test sections: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking

6. TELC (The European Language Certificate)

English B2–C1 University Qualification
Completed on or after 1 October 2021
Minimum level: B2
Test sections: Listening/Reading/Language Elements, Writing, and Speaking

7. Oxford ELLT (English Language Level Test)

Completed on or after 1 July 2023
Minimum total score: 6.0
Test sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking

8. YKI (National Certificate of Language Proficiency – English)

Minimum grade: 4 or higher in all subtests
Subtests: Speaking, Listening Comprehension, Writing, and Reading Comprehension

9. Higher Education Degree Completed in English

Accepted if completed in: EU/EEA countries, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, or the United States
Also accepted: Doctoral thesis completed in English in any country
Note: The degree must be taught and assessed entirely in English

10. Upper Secondary Degree Completed in English

Accepted if completed in: EU/EEA countries, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, or the United States
Note: The degree must be taught and assessed entirely in English

11. One of the following grades in the Finnish Matriculation Examination, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or Reifeprüfung/DIA completed in Finland:

Finnish Matriculation Examination: English (advanced syllabus) with a minimum grade C
The whole International Baccalaureate Diploma or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) completed in English
DP Course Results or IB certificate completed in English (at least six subject groups)
International Baccalaureate final examination: English A HL/SL or English B HL/SL with a minimum grade 4
European Baccalaureate: Minimum grade 6.00 in L2-level English
Reifeprüfung/DIA Diploma: Completed in Finland with at least grade 7 in advanced English

Work Experience Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Minimum of two years (24 months) of relevant work experience, accumulated after the award date of the final degree certificate.
Work experience is calculated in full months. Part-time work is converted to full-time equivalent (150 hours or 20 full working days = 1 month).
Work experience does not need to be continuous or from the same employer.
This work experience must be completed by 31 December for applicants in the autumn application period.
Work experience gained after completing a Finnish post-secondary or higher vocational level diploma (in any field), but before obtaining a higher education degree, is also accepted. In such cases, at least two years of relevant work experience is still required.
Entrepreneurial experience is accepted if the applicant can provide official documentation confirming coverage under the YEL (entrepreneurs) or MYEL (farmers, forest estate owners, fishers, reindeer herders, and their family members) statutory pension schemes.
Entrepreneurial activities completed abroad must be supported by comparable official documentation.

Application Fee

The application fees (100 euros) are introduced for applications starting 1 January 2025 and onwards when applying to degree programmes. You can see more information from Studyinfo.

Interview Process

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria—based on their degree, work experience, and language certificate / SAT results—will be invited to an interview. The interview is scored on a scale of 0 to 5 points.

Interview Format: The format of interviews depends on the number of applicants. Appointments must be booked through the official appointment booking system.
Language Assessment: The interview includes an evaluation of the applicant’s English language proficiency. Insufficient language skills may result in disqualification.
Identity Verification: Applicants must present a valid identity document at the interview. The ID must match the one used in the application. Failure to verify identity may lead to rejection.