After basic education

Looking for studies after basic education in Finland?
» See choices for Preparatory education
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» Read more about the Finnish education system
Finnish education system in brief: Multiple learning opportunities
Bachelor’s degree

Applying for Bachelor’s level studies in Finland?
» Bachelor’s degrees in English – How to apply?
» See all Bachelor’s level education in English offered by Universities of Applied Sciences
» See all Bachelor’s level education in English offered by Universities
Find information about Finland as a study destination at the web service Study in Finland
Master’s degree

Applying for Master’s level studies in Finland?
» Master’s degrees in English – How to apply?
» See all Master’s level studies in English offered by Universities
» See all Master’s level studies in English offered by Universities of Applied Sciences
Questions about the application process?
Contact the universities’ or universities of applied sciences’ (UAS) admissions services.
Joint applications and application forms
Supplementary application for joint application to higher education
Supplementary application for joint application to higher education has started.
Higher education institutions arrange supplementary application rounds between 2 and 13 December for study places that were not filled during the primary application round.
Joint application to higher education: spring 2020
8 to 22 January 2020 degree programmes in English
See all available study options offered in English
Read more about applying in joint application
Check the admission criteria, language and document requirements from the study programme descriptions and make necessary arrangements on time.
18 March to 1 April 2020 degree programmes in Finnish/Swedish
See all available study options
Joint application to higher education: autumn 2019
The results will be published by 29 November 2019.
Deadline for the acceptance of a study place: 9 December 3:00 pm (UTC/GMT + 2)
Read more about applying in joint application
Information on entrance requirements, entrance examinations and aptitude tests
» Admissions services of the Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences
» Admissions services of the Finnish universities
Separate application to higher education
You can also apply to higher education in separate applications