Application step-by-step

Below you will find step-by-step instructions on how to apply for Bachelor’s degree studies in English.

Important dates

Read all of the information on the admission page and make sure that you fulfill the admission requirements.
Note that you should only apply to the study location (Helsinki) and study programme that you are ready to attend as you cannot change location or programme internally after accepting your admission offer.
Start collecting the required attachments.

International applicants: check that you have sufficient funds to immigrate and live in Finland. If you are a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country, you will also be required to pay an application fee and tuition fees. Without the sufficient funds for both living costs and tuition fees, you will not be able to obtain a residence permit in Finland.
Take all tests (SAT/ACT or ITB-Business and possible language tests if needed) before the end of the application deadline.
Start collecting the required attachments.

Complete the application in the application portal Studyinfo.fi after the application period has started. The final application deadline is 21 January 2026 at 3:00 PM (UTC+2).
Reserve sufficient amount of time to fill out the application since depending on how many study options you apply to, the form can be quite extensive.
Use a personal e-mail address on the form which you can access at least until September 2026.
Make sure that you answer each question accurately. Your answers will determine which attachments the form request of you and without the correct attachments, your application will not be processed further.
After you have submitted your application, pay the application fee if applicable.
Upload your attachments to your application no later than 28 January 2026 at 3:00 PM (UTC+2), otherwise your application will not be processed further.
- If you are applying based on an aptitude test result, order the score report from the test organiser directly to us.
- IB diploma holders can order their results via the IBIS service.
Only apply to the study location (Helsinki) and study programme that you are ready to attend as you cannot change location or programme internally after accepting your admission offer.

Remember to regularly check your email and spam folder.
The Admission Services evaluate your general eligibility and can request you to supplement your application if needed.

All the results will be published by the end of May.
Accept your study offer no later than the 9 July 2026 at 3 p.m. (Finnish time)
All admitted students will receive information on how to accept the admission offer with the admission offer e-mail.
If you receive an admission offer which you do not intend to accept, actively decline the offer immediately in Studyinfo.fi so that the spot timely can be offered to another applicant from the waiting list.
Read the information for conditionally admitted students if your study offer is conditional.

Once your admission is final, register for the academic year at the latest on 31 July 2026.
First year students must register as present, except if you have legal grounds for registering as absent.
When registering as present you must also pay the Student Union membership fee.
When registering, you must enroll as present or absent and pay the Student Union fee.
Registration for attendance can be done through the My Studyinfo-service portal or through a personal link once the admission offer is final.