Selection methods
Universities of applied sciences determine which of the selection methods below are used for the study programmes available for application and determine the number of study places for each selection method. Depending on their prior education, applicants are included in the selection methods used in the selected study programmes available for application. The implementation and publication of the selection methods shall be conducted in the order presented below.
Universities of applied sciences will indicate in the application guidelines and specify per each study programme available for application as to whether the number of applicants on the waiting list is restricted.
If there is no difference between those with an identical score, based on the criteria indicated in the selection methods, the university of applied sciences may select all applicants with an identical score or may not select any of the applicants with an identical score, or the system may select an applicant/applicants by drawing lots.
University of applied sciences may revoke an applicant’s study place if the applicant fails to submit the required degree certificates within the time limit indicated by the university of applied sciences, or if the applicant has provided incorrect personal information.
In joint application processes, these selection methods are most commonly used:
Study programmes available for application, autumn 2025
NB. Changes may occur.
Table 1. Study programmes using the International UAS Exam in the joint application in autumn 2025.
Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
Share of students selected by International UAS exam in the study programme % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business |
6 |
60% |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Industrial Management |
6 |
60% |
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Metropolia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
Share of students selected by International UAS exam in the study programme % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing (no Finnish requirement), daytime studies |
56 |
100% |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, daytime studies |
80 |
100% |
| Bachelor of Social Services, Social Services, daytime studies |
35 |
100% |
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies, Rauma |
32 |
80% |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, International Tourism Management, full-time studies, Pori |
40 |
80% |
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
Share of students selected by International UAS exam in the study programme % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Energy Technology, full-time studies |
40 |
100% |
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Game Technologies |
2 |
6.7% |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business |
5 |
11.1% |
Table 2. Study programmes using the certificate-based selection in the joint application in autumn 2025.
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Haaga-Helia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies |
8 / 2 |
- |
- |
100% |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Information Technology, full-time studies |
8 / 2 |
- |
- |
100% |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Strategic Hospitality Management, full-time studies |
33 / 2 |
- |
- |
100% |
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology, Game Development (full-time) |
5 / - |
- / - |
English advanced syllabus with a minimum grade C / - |
17 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, Software Development in the Age of AI (part-time) |
5 / - |
- / - |
English advanced syllabus with a minimum grade C / - |
20 % |
| Bachelor’s Degree in International Business (full-time) |
2 / - |
- / - |
English advanced syllabus with a minimum grade C / - |
10 % |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Esports Business (full-time) |
4 / - |
- / - |
English advanced syllabus with a minimum grade C / - |
20 % |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism (full-time) |
3 / - |
- / - |
English advanced syllabus with a minimum grade C / - |
12 % |
Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business |
4 / - |
- |
- |
40% |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Industrial Management |
2 / 2 |
- |
- |
40% |
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies, Rauma |
4 / 0 |
- |
- |
10% |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, International Tourism Management, full-time studies, Pori |
5 / 0 |
- |
- |
10% |
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Business |
3/3 |
60/80 |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Bioproduct Technology |
1/1 |
60/80 |
Mathematics test in Matriculation Examination, basic syllabus grade C or higher, or advanced syllabus grade A or higher. / Common unit of Mathematics and science competence in the vocational upper secondary qualification, at least grade 2 (grading scale 1–3), or grade 4 or higher (grading scale 1–5). |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Efficient Supply Chain Management |
2/2 |
60/80 |
Mathematics test in Matriculation Examination, basic syllabus grade C or higher, or advanced syllabus grade A or higher. / Common unit of Mathematics and science competence in the vocational upper secondary qualification, at least grade 2 (grading scale 1–3), or grade 4 or higher (grading scale 1–5). |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Water Technology and Sustainability |
1/1 |
60/80 |
Mathematics test in Matriculation Examination, basic syllabus grade C or higher, or advanced syllabus grade A or higher. / Common unit of Mathematics and science competence in the vocational upper secondary qualification, at least grade 2 (grading scale 1–3), or grade 4 or higher (grading scale 1–5). |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology |
1/1 |
60/110 |
Mathematics test in Matriculation Examination, basic syllabus grade C or higher, or advanced syllabus grade A or higher. / Common unit of Mathematics and science competence in the vocational upper secondary qualification, at least grade 3 (grading scale 1–3), or grade 4 or higher (grading scale 1–5). |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Analytics |
2/2 |
60/80 |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business |
2/2 |
60/80 |
-/- |
50 % |
Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turun AMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration |
3/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Operations and Business |
3/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Biotechnology |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Energy and Electrical Engineering |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology |
15/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Water Engineering and Circular Economy |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Social Services, Early Childhood Education |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
Table 3. Study programmes using the SAT test in the joint application in autumn 2025.
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
SAT test sections used |
Minimum accepted score: score per section / total score |
Share of students selected by SAT-test in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies, Rauma |
5 |
Evidence based reading & writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Logistics, full-time studies, Rauma |
4 |
Evidence based reading & writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Artificial Intelligence/Data Engineering, full-time studies, Pori |
6 |
Evidence based reading & writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, full-time studies, Pori |
5 |
Evidence based reading & writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechatronics, full-time studies, Pori |
6 |
Evidence based reading & writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, International Tourism Management, full-time studies, Pori |
5 |
Evidence based reading & writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turun AMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
SAT test sections used |
Minimum accepted score: score per section / total score |
Share of students selected by SAT-test in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration |
2 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Operations and Business |
2 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Biotechnology |
5 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Energy and Electrical Engineering |
5 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering |
5 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology |
15 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
5 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Water Engineering and Circular Economy |
5 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Social Services, Early Childhood Education |
5 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
Study programmes available for application, spring 2026
NB. Changes may occur.
Table 1. Study programmes using the International UAS Exam in the joint application in spring 2026.
Centria University of Applied Sciences
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, daytime studies / Kokkola |
28 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering, blended learning / Pietarsaari |
15 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, blended learning / Pietarsaari |
32 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, blended learning / Pietarsaari |
15 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering, daytime studies / Kokkola |
11 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Management, blended learning / Kokkola |
28 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, daytime studies / Kokkola |
15 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, daytime studies / Kokkola |
15 |
100 % |
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor's Degree in Social Services |
20 |
50 % |
Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Natural Resources, Degree Programme in Climate Smart Agriculture, full-time studies |
20 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Natural Resources, Degree Programme in Professional Horticulture, full-time studies |
15 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Natural Resources, Degree Programme in Sustainable Forest Management, full-time studies |
15 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in Computer Applications, full-time studies |
30 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business, full-time studies |
25 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business, part-time studies |
30 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Construction Engineering, full-time studies |
20 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, full-time studies |
20 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology, full-time studies |
20 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology, Circular Economy, full-time studies |
15 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology, Robotics, full-time studies |
15 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Sustainable Urban Design, full-time studies |
20 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, full-time studies |
30 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Social Services, Early Childhood Education and Care, full-time studies |
25 |
100 % |
Humak University of Applied Sciences (Humak)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Humanities, Community Educator, Adventure and Outdoor Education |
29 |
78 % |
| Bachelor of Humanities, Community Educator, Wellbeing and the Futures of Youth and Community Work |
29 |
78 % |
JAMK University of Applied Sciences (JAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Automation and Robotics, full-time studies |
18 |
70 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, full-time studies |
21 |
70 % |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, full-time studies |
26 |
65 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, full-time studies |
24 |
60 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies |
20 |
40 % |
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology, Game Development (full-time) |
20 |
66 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, Software Development in the Age of AI (part-time) |
25 |
80 % |
| Bachelor's Degree in International Business (full-time) |
14 |
70 % |
| Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business (full-time) |
12 |
60 % |
| Bachelor's Degree in Tourism (full-time) |
18 |
72 % |
Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business |
5 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Information Technology |
12 |
60 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Industrial Management |
5 |
50 % |
Lapland University of Applied Sciences (Lapin AMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Engineering, Rovaniemi |
15 |
100 % |
Laurea University of Applied Sciences (Laurea)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in Business Management |
21 |
70 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management |
24 |
80 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security |
32 |
70 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services |
28 |
70 % |
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Metropolia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business and Analytics, daytime studies |
8 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business and Logistics, daytime studies |
25 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Construction Management, Construction Site Management, daytime studies |
24 |
80 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Automotive Electrics, daytime studies |
10 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Information Technology, daytime studies |
30 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics, daytime studies |
30 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, daytime studies |
75 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, daytime studies |
30 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Robotics Engineering, blended studies |
30 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Smart Automation, daytime studies |
20 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Biomedical Laboratory Science, blended studies |
22 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, daytime studies |
56 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Paramedic Nurse, daytime studies |
15 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy, blended studies |
15 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Public Health Nurse, daytime studies |
15 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Laboratory Services, Laboratory Science, daytime studies |
11 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology, blended studies |
25 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Social Services, Social Services, daytime studies |
20 |
80 % |
Novia University of Applied Sciences (Novia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, daytime studies |
28 |
80 % |
| Bachelor of Natural Resources, Sustainable Coastal Management |
20 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, daytime studies |
20 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Maritime Management, Maritime Management, Captain, daytime studies |
16 |
80 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Maritime Technology, daytime studies |
16 |
80 % |
Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, full-time studies |
30 |
60 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies |
24 |
60 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, full-time studies |
22 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering, full-time studies |
15 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Product Development, full-time studies |
25 |
63 % |
| Bachelor of Social Services, Social Services, full-time studies |
10 |
67 % |
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies, Rauma |
40 |
80 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Logistics, full-time studies, Rauma |
32 |
80 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Artificial Intelligence/Data Engineering, full-time studies, Pori |
48 |
80 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, full-time studies, Pori |
40 |
80 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechatronics, full-time studies, Pori |
48 |
80 % |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, International Tourism Management, full-time studies, Pori |
40 |
80 % |
Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Registered Nurse |
10 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Intelligent Mechatronics) |
10 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management |
10 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology (Internet of Things) |
10 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business |
10 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management for Immigrants |
10 |
100 % |
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Sustainable Food Processing, full-time studies |
20 |
83 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering, full-time studies |
8 |
80 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies |
75 |
94 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, multi-modal studies |
25 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, full-time studies |
10 |
100 % |
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Kotka |
12 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Savonlinna |
12 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Business |
6 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Bioproduct Technology |
4 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Efficient Supply Chain Management |
4 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Water Technology and Sustainability |
4 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology |
3 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Analytics |
3 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business |
5 |
50 % |
Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing |
66 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Top-up |
30 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business |
120 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership |
40 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering |
35 |
86 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Textile and Material Engineering |
25 |
80 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering |
70 |
93 % |
| Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Media and Arts |
80 |
100 % |
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study place |
Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time |
20 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, full-time |
25 |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, full-time |
15 |
100 % |
Table 2. Study programmes using the certificate-based selection in the joint application in spring 2026.
Arcada University of Applied Sciences (Arcada)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor's degree in Information Technology |
10/5 |
60/60 |
English advanced syllabus min. grade C, math advanced syllabus min. grade A, basic min. grade C. / Knowledge in math and science grade 3 (scale 1–3) or 4 (scale 1–5), for English vocational degree completed in English or one of the other ways to prove English language proficiency that meets Arcada's requirements |
100 % |
| Bachelor's degree in International Business |
18/7 |
60/60 |
English advanced syllabus min. grade C / Knowledge in math and science grade 3 (scale 1–3) or 4 (scale 1–5), for English vocational degree completed in English or one of the other ways to prove English language proficiency that meets Arcada's requirements |
100 % |
| Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering |
5/3 |
60/60 |
English advanced syllabus min. grade C, math advanced syllabus min. grade A, basic min. grade C. / Knowledge in math and science grade 3 (scale 1–3) or 4 (scale 1–5), for English vocational degree completed in English or one of the other ways to prove English language proficiency that meets Arcada's requirements |
100 % |
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Haaga-Helia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Tourism Experience Management, full-time studies, Helsinki, Finland |
30 / 5 |
- / - |
- / - |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Aviation Business, full-time studies, Porvoo |
15 / 5 |
- / - |
- / - |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies, Helsinki |
40 / 10 |
- / - |
- / - |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital Business Innovations, full-time studies, Porvoo, Finland |
15 / 5 |
- / - |
- / - |
100 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Information Technology, full-time studies, Helsinki, Finland |
15 / 5 |
- / - |
- / - |
100 % |
Humanistinen ammattikorkeakoulu (Humak)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Humanities, Community Educator, Adventure and Outdoor Education |
2 / 2 |
- / - |
- / - |
11 % |
| Bachelor of Humanities, Community Educator, Wellbeing and the Futures of Youth and Community Work |
2 / 2 |
- / - |
- / - |
11 % |
JAMK University of Applied Sciences (Jamk)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Automation and Robotics, full-time studies |
5 / 3 |
- / - |
- / - |
30 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, full-time studies |
6 / 3 |
- / - |
- / - |
30 % |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, full-time studies |
10 / 4 |
- / - |
- / - |
35 % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, full-time studies |
6 / 6 |
- / - |
- / - |
30 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies |
15 / - |
- / - |
- / - |
30 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Game Production, full-time studies |
5 / 5 |
- / - |
- / - |
30 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, full-time studies |
3 / 3 |
- / - |
- / - |
20 % |
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology, Game Development (full-time) |
5 / - |
- / - |
English advanced syllabus with a minimum grade C / - |
17 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, Software Development in the Age of AI (part-time) |
5 / - |
- / - |
English advanced syllabus with a minimum grade C / - |
20 % |
| Bachelor’s Degree in International Business (full-time) |
2 / - |
- / - |
English advanced syllabus with a minimum grade C / - |
10 % |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Esports Business (full-time) |
4 / - |
- / - |
English advanced syllabus with a minimum grade C / - |
20 % |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism (full-time) |
3 / - |
- / - |
English advanced syllabus with a minimum grade C / - |
12 % |
Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business |
3/2 |
-/- |
-/- |
60 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Information Technology |
6/2 |
-/- |
-/- |
40 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Industrial Management |
3/2 |
-/- |
-/- |
42 % |
LAB University of Applied Sciences (LAB)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Paramedic Nurse, full-time studies, Lappeenranta |
3 / 2 |
- |
Pitkä englanti M / Viestintä ja vuorovaikutus 10 p, keskiarvo 35 p |
100% |
| Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management, full-time studies, Lappeenranta |
8 / 2 |
- |
Pitkä englanti C / Viestintä ja vuorovaikutus 15 p ja ka 60 p |
100% |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies, Lahti |
8 / 2 |
- |
Pitkä englanti M / Viestintä ja vuorovaikutus 15 p ja ka 60 p |
100% |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies, Lappeenranta |
8 / 2 |
- |
Pitkä englanti M / Viestintä ja vuorovaikutus 15 p ja ka 60 p |
100% |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Mechanical Engineering, full-time studies, Lappeenranta |
10 / - |
- |
Pitkä matematiikka suoritettu tai lyhyt matematiikka C, pitkä englanti C / - |
100% |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Information Technology, full-time studies, Lahti |
10 / - |
- |
Pitkä matematiikka suoritettu tai lyhyt matematiikka C, pitkä englanti C / - |
100% |
| Bachelor or Engineering, Sustainable Solutions Engineering, full-time studies, Lahti |
10 / - |
- |
Pitkä tai lyhyt matematiikka suoritettu, pitkä englanti C/ - |
100% |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Sustainable Construction Technology, full-time studies, Lahti |
10 / - |
- |
Pitkä matematiikka suoritettu tai lyhyt matematiikka C, pitkä englanti C / - |
100% |
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Metropolia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business and Analytics, daytime studies |
4/3 |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business and Logistics, daytime studies |
15/10 |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Construction Management, Construction Site Management, daytime studies |
3/3 |
-/- |
-/- |
20 % |
| Bachelor of Social Services, Social Services, daytime studies |
3/2 |
-/- |
-/- |
20 % |
Novia University of Applied Sciences (Novia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, daytime studies |
4/3 |
-/- |
-/- |
20 % |
| Bachelor of Maritime Management, Maritime Management, Captain, daytime studies |
2/2 |
-/- |
-/- |
20 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Maritime Technology, daytime studies |
2/2 |
-/- |
-/- |
20 % |
Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, full-time studies |
15/- |
60/- |
-/- |
30 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies |
8/4 |
90/75 |
-/- |
30 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering, full-time studies |
5/5 |
60/60 |
-/- |
33 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Product Development, full-time studies |
10/- |
60/- |
-/- |
25 % |
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies, Rauma |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Logistics, full-time studies, Rauma |
4/- |
-/- |
-/- |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Artificial Intelligence/Data Engineering, full-time studies, Pori |
6/- |
-/- |
-/- |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, full-time studies, Pori |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechatronics, full-time studies, Pori |
6/- |
-/- |
-/- |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, International Tourism Management, full-time studies, Pori |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
10 % |
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Sustainable Food Processing, full-time studies |
4 / - |
- / - |
- / - |
17 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering, full-time studies |
2 / - |
- / - |
- / - |
20 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies |
5 / - |
- / - |
- / - |
6 % |
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Business |
3/3 |
60/80 |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Bioproduct Technology |
1/1 |
60/80 |
Mathematics test in Matriculation Examination, basic syllabus grade C or higher, or advanced syllabus grade A or higher. / Common unit of Mathematics and science competence in the vocational upper secondary qualification, at least grade 2 (grading scale 1–3), or grade 4 or higher (grading scale 1–5). |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Efficient Supply Chain Management |
2/2 |
60/80 |
Mathematics test in Matriculation Examination, basic syllabus grade C or higher, or advanced syllabus grade A or higher. / Common unit of Mathematics and science competence in the vocational upper secondary qualification, at least grade 2 (grading scale 1–3), or grade 4 or higher (grading scale 1–5). |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Water Technology and Sustainability |
1/1 |
60/80 |
Mathematics test in Matriculation Examination, basic syllabus grade C or higher, or advanced syllabus grade A or higher. / Common unit of Mathematics and science competence in the vocational upper secondary qualification, at least grade 2 (grading scale 1–3), or grade 4 or higher (grading scale 1–5). |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology |
1/1 |
60/110 |
Mathematics test in Matriculation Examination, basic syllabus grade C or higher, or advanced syllabus grade A or higher. / Common unit of Mathematics and science competence in the vocational upper secondary qualification, at least grade 3 (grading scale 1–3), or grade 4 or higher (grading scale 1–5). |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Analytics |
2/2 |
60/80 |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business |
2/2 |
60/80 |
-/- |
50 % |
Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turun AMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Minimum grade matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Threshold criteria matriculation exam / vocational qualification |
Share of students selected by certificate-based selection in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration |
3/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Operations and Business |
3/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Biotechnology |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Energy and Electrical Engineering |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology |
15/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Water Engineering and Circular Economy |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Social Services, Early Childhood Education |
5/- |
-/- |
-/- |
50 % |
Table 3. Study programmes using the SAT test in the joint application in spring 2026.
Humanistinen ammattikorkeakoulu (Humak))
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
SAT test sections used |
Minimum accepted score: score per section / total score |
Share of students selected by SAT-test in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Humanities, Community Educator, Adventure and Outdoor Education |
4 |
Evidence based reading and writing, Math |
400 / 800 |
11 % |
| Bachelor of Humanities, Community Educator, Wellbeing and the Futures of Youth and Community Work |
4 |
Evidence based reading and writing, Math |
400 / 800 |
11 % |
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
SAT test sections used |
Minimum accepted score: score per section / total score |
Share of students selected by SAT-test in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology, Game Development (full-time) |
5 |
Evidence based reading and writing, Math |
400 / 800 |
17 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, Software Development in the Age of AI (part-time) |
|
|
400 / 801 |
|
| Bachelor’s Degree in International Business (full-time) |
4 |
Evidence based reading and writing, Math |
400 / 802 |
20 % |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Esports Business (full-time) |
4 |
Evidence based reading and writing, Math |
400 / 803 |
20 % |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism (full-time) |
4 |
Evidence based reading and writing, Math |
400 / 804 |
16 % |
Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
SAT test sections used |
Minimum accepted score: score per section / total score |
Share of students selected by SAT-test in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Industrial Management |
2 |
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Reading Test, Writing and Language Test; Math |
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 400 points and Math 400 points. |
10% |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business |
3 |
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Reading Test, Writing and Language Test; Math |
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 400 points and Math 400 points. |
12% |
Laurea University of Applied Sciences (Laurea)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
SAT test sections used |
Minimum accepted score: score per section / total score |
Share of students selected by SAT-test in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in Business Management |
9 |
Evidence-based reading and writing & Math |
500 / 1000 |
30 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management |
6 |
Evidence-based reading and writing & Math |
500 / 1000 |
20 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security |
13 |
Evidence-based reading and writing & Math |
500 / 1000 |
30 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services |
12 |
Evidence-based reading and writing & Math |
500 / 1000 |
30 % |
Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
SAT test sections used |
Minimum accepted score: score per section / total score |
Share of students selected by SAT-test in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, full-time studies |
5 |
Evidence based reading and writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies |
4 |
Evidence based reading and writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering, full-time studies |
5 |
Evidence based reading and writing, Math |
400/800 |
17 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Product Development, full-time studies |
5 |
Evidence based reading and writing, Math |
400/800 |
12 % |
| Bachelor of Social Services, Social Services, full-time studies |
5 |
Evidence based reading and writing, Math |
400/800 |
33 % |
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
SAT test sections used |
Minimum accepted score: score per section / total score |
Share of students selected by SAT-test in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies, Rauma |
5 |
Evidence based reading & writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Logistics, full-time studies, Rauma |
4 |
Evidence based reading & writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Artificial Intelligence/Data Engineering, full-time studies, Pori |
6 |
Evidence based reading & writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, full-time studies, Pori |
5 |
Evidence based reading & writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechatronics, full-time studies, Pori |
6 |
Evidence based reading & writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management, International Tourism Management, full-time studies, Pori |
5 |
Evidence based reading & writing, Math |
400/800 |
10 % |
Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
SAT test sections used |
Minimum accepted score: score per section / total score |
Share of students selected by SAT-test in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering |
5 |
2 |
550 / 1100 |
14 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Textile and Material Engineering |
5 |
2 |
550 / 1100 |
20 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering |
5 |
2 |
550 / 1100 |
7 % |
Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turun AMK)
| Study programme available for application |
Study places |
SAT test sections used |
Minimum accepted score: score per section / total score |
Share of students selected by SAT-test in the study programme available for application % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration |
2 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, International Operations and Business |
2 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Biotechnology |
5 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Energy and Electrical Engineering |
5 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering |
5 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology |
15 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
5 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Water Engineering and Circular Economy |
5 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
| Bachelor of Social Services, Early Childhood Education |
5 |
Reading and Writing + Math |
400/800 |
50 % |
