studyinfinland.fi : Apply For Study In Finland

Organization : Study In Finland
Type of Facility : Apply For Studies In Finland
Country: Finland

Website : http://www.studyinfinland.fi/how_to_apply

Apply For Studies In Finland :

The academic year in Finland:
The academic year in Finland can be divided into two terms:
** Autumn term (the start of the academic year; from late August/early September to mid-December approximately)

Related : University of Vaasa Apply For Studies Finland : www.statusin.org/8298.html

** Spring term (from early January to the end of May).

Most degree programmes only offer admission to the autumn term intake, but there may be individual exceptions for example in some UAS Bachelor’s programmes.

Where and when to submit your application:
There is no one single application route or application period in Finnish higher education. The application routes and application periods depend on the level and degree course are applying to:
** Bachelor’s Admissions
** Master’s Admissions
** Doctoral Admissions

I have a question about my application. Where to find detailed information?:
Please note that we at Study in Finland are not involved in the actual application procedures. So – if you have any questions relating to your application, this is how you should proceed:
** First carefully read the advice on the Admissions pages of the university/UAS you’re interested in (and also on the joint application page www.studyinfo.fi)
** If necessary, contact the Admissions Office of the university/UAS you’re applying to for advice & assistance.

You can find the institutions’ own Admissions pages listed in the ‘Where to study?’ section of this site – on those Admissions pages you will also find the Admissions Offices’ contact details.

Very important :
It is not advisable to use any fee-charging consultancies or agencies when submittion your application. Please see the section ‘Use of educational agencies’ for some reasons why!

Eligibility criteria for higher education :
** eligibility criteria vary according to the degree programme/institution
** always check the entry requirements with the university/UAS you’re applying to
** keep in mind that eligibility does not as such guarantee admission – the student selection procedure can be quite competitive

The detailed eligibility requirements can be found on the institutions’ own websites, but generally speaking, the basic eligibility rules are as follows:

Applying to Bachelor’s programmes :
For Bachelor’s level you are expected to:
** hold educational certificates that make you eligible to apply for higher education in your home country
** fulfill the language skills requirements (and other possible programme-specific requirements) as set by the receiving institution
** successfully pass an entrance examination

NB:
If you are currently holding a “certificate” or “diploma” level degree, also see our FAQ on diploma recognition!

If you are admitted, it may be possible for you to receive some credit point compensation based on your previous higher education studies, but this you should negotiate with the Finnish higher education institution after you’ve been admitted. It is up to the policies and decisions of the individual higher education institutions whether such credit point compensation can be awarded.

Applying to Master’s programmes:
For Master’s level you are expected to:
** hold an undergraduate degree that makes you eligible to apply for Master’s level in the country where this undergraduate degree was issued. This undergraduate degree must be in a relevant field regarding the Master’s you’re considering applying to
** fulfill the language skills requirements (and other possible programme-specific requirements) as set by the receiving institution

Note that Master’s level programmes at polytechnics (UAS) additionally require that applicants hold a Bachelor’s degree followed by three (3) years of relevant work experience. The UAS Master’s programmes are primarily targeted for those already in the working life.

Entrance exams are not common on the Master’s level, but they may be required e.g. for some UAS Master’s or arts-related subjects. Check this and the other detailed entry requirements directly with the university/UAS offering the Master’s you’re interested in.

Applying to Doctoral level:
To apply for Doctoral/PhD level studies in Finland, you usually need to have completed a Master’s degree. Please refer to the section ‘Doctoral admissions’ for further advice, you will find the universities’ Doctoral Admissions pages listed there.

Applying to Finnish university Master’s programmes with a Bachelor’s from a Finnish Polytechnic/UAS:
A polytechnic/UAS Bachelor’s degree gives you the general eligibility to apply for Master’s level studies in Finland, but it may not automatically fulfill the programme-specific entry requirements. You may, for example, be required to complete some bridging studies first, or the university can have other specific entry requirements for applicants with a polytechnic/UAS degree. You should ask the university for detailed information on whether you can apply, and what the exact requirements are.

Detailed information from the institutions:
Your eligibility is always assessed by the Finnish higher education institution you are applying to, so for detailed information on the admission requirements of each programme it is best to consult the website of the institution you’re planning to apply to.

If you have doubts about your eligibility, you can contact the admissions office of the institution offering the degree programme.