Attachments

When you fill out the application form you will be requested to submit attachments. If you do not attach them, your application will not be processed further. Only submit the requested attachments, no other attachments will be considered. Submit the attachments as high-quality scanned PDF-files.
The information on this page does not apply to the Double Degree programme with Umeå University.

The attachments include

  1. Bachelor's degree Certificate (incl. Diploma Supplement)
  2. Transcript of records for the Bachelor's degree
  3. Official translations of educational documents
  4. GMAT/GRE/GTEBS aptitude test score report or GPA certificate
  5. Certificate of language proficiency
  6. CV in English (main admission only)
  7. Copy of passport/EU national identity card (not required of Finnish citzens)

  8. Copy of Finnish residence permit (if you hold one)

    Only if you are applying to ENGAGE.EU GSM track within the MSc programme in International Strategy and Sustainability:

  9. Motivation letter in English 

 

1. Bachelor's Degree Certificate (incl. Diploma Supplement)

  • Submit your Bachelor's degree certificate and possible Diploma Supplement for your qualifying degree.
    • A degree certificate is a document issued by an institution to a student who has successfully completed all studies included in the degree and graduated.
    • Note, it is not possible to apply based on a Master's degree.
  • If you have a degree from Finland, you can upload your My Studyinfo-link instead of submitting a degree certificate, a transcript of records or Diploma Supplement.
  • If you have not yet received your final degree certificate, but hold a temporary (provisional) degree certificate, submit the temporary degree certificate instead. Read the requirements for a temporary degree certificate in this case (under section: documents to deliver)
  • You can add several degrees, but you must indicate which Bachelor's degree is your qualifying degree.
  • If your degree is a double/triple/transnational degree, submit all educational documents from the different institution and an explanation on how the studies are connected if it is not stated in the educational documents.
  • If you have not yet graduated at the time of applying, you do not need to submit your degree certificate with your application. However, read more about applying based on an incomplete degree.  

 

2. Transcript of records for your Bachelor's degree

  • Upload your official transcript of records (including course tiles, credits,grades, grading scale) for the degree based on which you are applying and other transcripts covering studies you wish to be considered in the evaluation of your educational background.
  • Only courses which are listed on an official transcript of records, can be taken into consideration in the evaluation. 
  • If you are applying in Admission Group 1, the GPA should be visible on the transcript of records, degree certificate or on a separate certificate issued by the degree-awarding institution.
  • If you have transferred credits without specified grades (e.g. from an exchange semester) included in your degree transcript, we recommend that you also attach a transcript to the application where the grades are visible for the credits to be considered in the evaluation.

 

2. Official translations of educational documents

  • If your educational documents are issued in a language other than English, Finnish or Swedish, submit official translations of the documents to one of these languages.
  • An official translation must be one of the following:
    • Issued by the awarding institution,
    • an officially certified copy of a translation issued by the awarding institution,
    • translated by an official translator (original document), or
    • an officially certified copy of a translation made by an official translator.
  • Each page of the official translation must bear the translator’s stamp and/or signature. Official translations must be exact translations of the original documents. Translations done by the applicant themselves are not accepted.

 

3. GMAT/GRE/GTEBS score report or GPA Certificate

  • Submit a GMAT, GRE or GTEBS score report with sufficient test result scores if you belong to Admission group 2. A screenshot of the result is also acceptable to upload with your application if you did not receive an official test taker's copy of the result.
  • Also remember to share the test result with Hanken following the instructions in the section "taking an aptitude test & validity of test results".
  • If you belong to Admission group 1 and your GPA is not stated on your regular educational documents, upload a separate GPA certificate if available.

 

5. Certificate of language proficiency

  • Submit a certificate or test score report which prove that you meet the language requirements.
  • If you prove your language proficiency through a language test, also remember to share your test result with Hanken as instructed in the section "taking a language test & validity of test results".

 

10. CV in English (main admission only)

Required in the main admission round of all applicants.

  • Submit a CV written in English which is 1–2 pages. The format is otherwise free. 
  • The main purpose of the CV is providing a timeline as support in the academic evaluation but is a mandatory application enclosure for all applicants. 
  • All application documents are public information, so please do not include sensitive information such as information on health conditions, religious and political affiliation, union membership, relationship status, assets etc.  

 

7. Copy of passport/EU national identity card

  • Submit a copy of your valid passport or EU national identity card.This is not required of Finnish citizens.

 

8. Copy of residence permit

  • Submit a copy of your Finnish residence permit (both sides of the card) if it exempts you from tuition fees.

 

9. Motivation letter in English (max 700 words)

This attachment is only required of applicants applying to the GSM - Global Sustainability Management track within the MSc programme in International Strategy and Sustainability: 

Submit a motivation letter in English where you answer the following questions:

  • In your opinion, what are the central challenges in sustainability that organizations face today?
  • How does your experience relate to the programme?

  • Which expectations do you have for studying the joint programme in GSM if you’re admitted?

    Applicants must write the motivation letter independently. The use of AI tools, including generative AI applications, is not allowed. Rather than emphasizing assertiveness or overly formal language, we encourage authenticity and a personal tone that conveys who you are, your experiences and why the GSM track resonates with you.

  • Please note that the GSM track include one mandatory semester abroad (at a partner university within the university alliance ENGAGE.EU ).

 

Applicants with refugee status

These instructions are for applicants who are living in Finland and hold

  1. a refugee status, subsidiary protection status or temporary protection on the last day of the application period or
  2. a status granted by another country that is equivalent to refugee status, subsidiary protection or temporary protection in Finland which is valid on the last day of the application period or
  3. the applicant has been granted Finnish citizenship on the last day of the application period. Immediately before acquiring Finnish citizenship, the applicant held refugee status, subsidiary protection status or temporary protection.

If you meet one of the status requirements listed above and are unable to provide the required educational documents, Hanken may assess your eligibility for admission based on other information and documentation.

You are required to provide 

  • a reliable explanation of the qualification that gives you eligibility for higher education studies on the desired level;

  • information explaining why the required educational documents are unavailable;

  • an official decision regarding your refugee status or protection status, such as: 

    • a decision granting asylum;

    • a residence permit based on subsidiary protection or temporary protection in Finland; or

    • official documentation proving that you hold an equivalent status in another country.

You can request a certificate concerning the basis of your residence permit or your refugee status from the Finnish Immigration Service's webpages (Migri) or from the relevant authority in another country.

Applicants covered by these instructions must apply through the regular admissions process and meet set language and aptitude test requirements. Hanken may also request additional assessments, such as an entrance examination or interview. You must submit the required documentation to the Admissions Services by the deadline for submitting application attachments. All information and documents submitted will be verified using appropriate methods.

The university will determine the applicant’s eligibility based on the additional information provided by the applicant.