Selection methods & study programmes available for application

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.

The following selection methods compliant with the recommendation on admission criteria may be used in the first joint application round in spring:

Study programmes available for application, spring 2024

Table 1. Study programmes using the International UAS Exam in the joint application in spring 2024.

NB. Changes may occur.

Centria University of Applied Sciences

Int. UAS Exam Centria päivitetty K24

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, Business Management, daytime studies / Kokkola 11 75%
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management (ERP), daytime studies / Kokkola 11 75%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, blended learning / Pietarsaari 11 75%
Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering, daytime studies / Kokkola 11 75%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, daytime studies / Kokkola 15 75%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, blended learning / Pietarsaari 8 75%
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, daytime studies / Kokkola 15 100%

Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak)

Int. UAS Exam Diak päivitetty K24

Study programme available for application Study places Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application %
Bachelor of Social Services 40 100 %

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Haaga-Helia)

Int. UAS Exam Haaga-Helia päivitetty K24

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, Helsinki 55 69%
Bachelor of Business Administration, Aviation Business, full-time studies, Porvoo 20 80%
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Sustainable Tourism and Event Management, full-time studies, Porvoo 30 81%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, blended learning, Helsinki 35 100%
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Information Technology, full-time studies, Helsinki, Finland 20 80%
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Tourism Experience Management, full-time studies, Helsinki, Finland 25 78%
Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital Business Innovations, full-time studies, Porvoo, Finland 10 50%

Humak University of Applied Sciences (Humak)

Int. UAS Exam Humak päivitetty K24

Study programme available for application Study places Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application %
Community Educator, Adventure and Outdoor Education (Bachelor of Humanities) 30 100 %

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)

Int. UAS Exam HAMK päivitetty K24

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, Computer Applications, full-time studies, Hämeenlinna 25 100%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies, Valkeakoski 30 100%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, part-time studies, Valkeakoski 30 100%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Circular Economy, full-time, Forssa 20 100%
Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering, full-time, Hämeenlinna 20 100%
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Automation Engineering, full-time, Valkeakoski 20 100%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Robotics, full-time, Riihimäki 20 100%
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology, full-time, Riihimäki 20 100%
Bachelor of Engineering, Sustainable Urban Design, full-time, Riihimäki 20 100%
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Climate Smart Agriculture, full-time, Tammela 30 100%
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Professional Horticulture, full-time, Hattula 30 100%
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Sustainable Forest Management, full-time, Hämeenlinna 20 100%
Bachelor Of Health Care, Health Care, Nursing, full-time, Hämeenlinna 25 100%

JAMK University of Applied Sciences (JAMK)

Int. UAS Exam JAMK päivitetty K24

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 20 40%
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, full-time studies 30 75%
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, full-time studies 28 70%
Bachelor of Engineering, Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, full-time studies 15 75%
Bachelor of Engineering, Automation and Robotics, full-time studies 20 100%

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK)

Int. UAS Exam KAMK päivitetty K24

Study programme available for application Study place Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application %
Bachelor of Sports Studies, Sports and Leisure Management 15 75%
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism 20 80%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business 15 75%
Bachelor of Business Administration, Esports Business 15 75%
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Game Development 25 83%

Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia)

Int. UAS Exam Karelia päivitetty K24

Study programme available for application Study places Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application %
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business 30 67%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business 25 63%

Lapland University of Applied Sciences (Lapin AMK)

Int. UAS Exam Lapin AMK päivitetty K24

Study programme available for application Study place Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application %
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism, Rovaniemi 15 65%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, Rovaniemi 10 50%
Bachelor of Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Engineering, Rovaniemi 17 74%

Laurea University of Applied Sciences (Laurea)

Int. UAS Exam Laurea päivitetty K24

Study programme available for application Study place Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application %
Degree Programme in Business Management, full-time studies 25 70%
Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management, blended learning 24 80%
Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security, online studies 25 70%
Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services, online studies 25 70%
Degree Programme in Nursing, full-time studies 30 100%
Degree Programme in Social Services, full-time studies 30 100%

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Metropolia)

Int. UAS Exam Metropolia päivitetty K24

Study programme available for application Study place Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application %
Bachelor of Engineering, Automotive Electrics, full-time studies 10 100%
Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Information Technology, full-time studies 30 100%
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics, full-time studies 30 100%
Bachelor of Business Administration, European Business Administration, full-time studies 40 89%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, full-time studies 75 100%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business and Logistics, full-time studies 30 85%
Bachelor of Laboratory Services, Laboratory Science, full-time studies 11 100%
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, full-time studies 28 100%
Bachelor of Engineering, Smart Automation, full-time studies 20 100%
Bachelor of Social Services, Social Services, full-time studies 35 100%

Novia University of Applied Sciences (Novia)

Int. UAS Exam Novia päivitetty K24

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, Sustainable Coastal Management, daytime studies 20 100%
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, daytime studies 35 100%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, daytime studies 20 100%
Bachelor of Maritime Management, Captain, daytime studies 16 80%
Bachelor of Maritime Technology, daytime studies 16 80%

Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk)

Int. UAS Exam Oamk päivitetty K24

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 50 60%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, full-time studies 50 60%
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, full-time studies 22 100%
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable product development 40 63%

Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia)

Int. UAS Exam Savonia päivitetty K24

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 7 70%
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 10 67%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology (Internet of Things) 10 67%
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management 10 67%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business 10 67%
Bachelor of Hospitality Management 10 67%

Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK)

Int. UAS SeAMK päivitetty K24

Study programme available for application Study place Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application %
Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering, full-time studies 12 80%
Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering, full-time studies 12 80%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies 25 83%
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, multimodal studies 16 80%

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk)

Int. UAS Exam Xamk päivitetty K24

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, Digital International Business 56 70%
Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering 10 50%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology 12 50%
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing 50 100%
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing 50 100%

Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)

Int. UAS Exam TAMK päivitetty K24

Study programme available for application Study place Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application %
Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering 28 85%
Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering 55 92%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business 73 85%
Bachelor of Engineering, Textile and Material Engineering 27 97%
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing 35 100%

Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK)

Int. UAS Exam VAMK päivitetty K24

Study programme available for application Study place Share of students selected by entrance exam in the study programme available for application %
Bachelor degree programme in International Business, full-time studies 40 100%
Bachelor degree programme in Information Technology, full-time studies 40 100%

Table 2. Study programmes using the SAT test in the joint application in spring 2024.

Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia)

SAT Karelia päivitetty K24

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 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 400 p / 800 p 11 %
Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Industrial Management 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 400 p / 800 p 12 %

Laurea University of Applied Sciences (Laurea)

SAT Laurea päivitetty K24

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 %
Degree Programme in Business Management, full-time studies 10 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 500 p / 1000 p 30 %
Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management, blended learning 6 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 500 p / 1000 p 20 %
Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security, online studies 10 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 500 p / 1000 p 30 %
Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services, online studie 10 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 500 p / 1000 p 30 %

Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk)

SAT Oamk päivitetty K24

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 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 400 p / 800 p 10 %
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, full-time studies 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 400 p / 800 p 10 %
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable product development 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 400 p / 800 p 13 %

Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia)

SAT Savonia päivitetty K24

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 Health Care, Registered Nurse 3 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 500 p / 1000 p 30 %
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 500 p / 1000 p 33 %
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology (Internet of Things) 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 500 p / 1000 p 33 %
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 500 p / 1000 p 33 %
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 500 p / 1000 p 33 %
Bachelor of Hospitality Management 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 500 p / 1000 p 33 %

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk)

SAT Xamk päivitetty K24

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 4 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 500 p / 1000 p 20%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 500 p / 1000 p 20%

Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)

SAT TAMK päivitetty K24

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 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 550 p / 1100 p 15 %
Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 550 p / 1100 p 8 %
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business 2 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 550 p / 1100 p 15 %
Bachelor of Engineering, Textile and Material Engineering 4 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 550 p / 1100 p 3 %

Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turun AMK)

SAT Turku AMK päivitetty K24

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, full-time 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 400 p / 800 p 50%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology 15 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 400 p / 800 p 50%
Bachelor of Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 400 p / 800 p 50%
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 400 p / 800 p 50%
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 5 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 400 p / 800 p 50%
Bachelor of Social Services, Early Childhood Education 7 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math 400 p / 800 p 50%

Table 3. Study programmes using the certificate-based selection the joint application in spring 2024.

Centria University of Applied Sciences

Centria Certificate-based selection päivitetty K24

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 Management, daytime studies / Kokkola 4 / - - Englannin pitkä C / - 25 %
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management (ERP), daytime studies / Kokkola 4 / - - Englannin pitkä C / - 25 %
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, blended learning / Pietarsaari 3 / - - Englannin pitkä C / - 25 %
Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering, daytime studies / Kokkola 4 / - - Englannin pitkä C, Pitkä matematiikka suoritettu tai lyhyt matematiikka C / - 25 %
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, daytime studies / Kokkola 5 / - - Englannin pitkä C, Pitkä matematiikka suoritettu tai lyhyt matematiikka C / - 25 %
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, blended learning / Pietarsaari 2 / - - Englannin pitkä C, Pitkä matematiikka suoritettu tai lyhyt matematiikka C / - 25 %

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Haaga-Helia)

Haaga-Helia Certificate-based selection päivitetty K24

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, Helsinki 25 / - - - 31%
Bachelor of Business Administration, Aviation Business, full-time studies, Porvoo 5 / - - - 20%
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Sustainable Tourism and Event Management, full-time studies, Porvoo 7 / - - - 19%
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Information Technology, full-time studies, Helsinki, Finland 5 / - - - 20%
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Tourism Experience Management, full-time studies, Helsinki, Finland 7 / - - - 22%
Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital Business Innovations, full-time studies, Porvoo, Finland 10/ - - - 50%

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK)

KAMK Certificate-based selection päivitetty K24

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 Sports Studies, Sports and Leisure Management 5 / - - Pitkä englanti vähintään C / - 25%
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism 5 / - - Pitkä englanti vähintään C / - 20%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business 5 / - - Pitkä englanti vähintään C / - 25%
Bachelor of Business Administration, Esports Business 5 / - - Pitkä englanti vähintään C / - 25%
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Game Development 5 / - - Pitkä englanti vähintään C / - 17%

Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia)

Karelia Certificate-based selection päivitetty K24

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 5 / 5 - - 22%
Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Industrial Management 5 / 5 - - 25%

Lapland University of Applied Sciences (Lapin AMK)

Lapin AMK Certificate-based selection päivitetty K24

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, Rovaniemi 10 / - - - 35%
Bachelor of business administration, International Business, Rovaniemi 10 / - - - 50%
Bachelor of Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Engineering, Rovaniemi 5 / - - - 26%

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Metropolia)

Metropolia Certificate-based selection päivitetty K24

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, European Business Administration, full-time studies 3 / 2 - - 11%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business and Logistics, full-time studies 3 / 2 - - 15%

Novia University of Applied Sciences (Novia)

Novia Certificate-based selection päivitetty K24

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 Maritime Management, Captain, daytime studies 2 / 2 - - 20%
Bachelor of Maritime Technology, daytime studies 2 / 2 - - 20%

Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk)

OAMK Certificate-based selection päivitetty K24

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 10 / 5 100 / 75 - 30%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, full-time studies 15 / - 60 / - - 30%
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable product development 10 / - 60 / - - 25%

Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK)

SeAMK Certificate-based selection päivitetty K24

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, Agri-food Engineering, full-time studies 3 / - - pitkän englannin arvosana M / - 20%
Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering, full-time studies 3 / - - pitkän englannin arvosana M / - 20%
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, full-time studies 5 / - - pitkän englannin arvosana M / - 17%
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, multimodal studies 2 / 2 - pitkän englannin arvosana M / - 20%

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk)

Xamk Certificate-based selection päivitetty K24

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, Digital International Business 12/ 12 60 / 80 englannin kieli vähintään A (pitkä) tai C (lyhyt) / viestintä- ja vuorovaikutusosaaminen vähintään 2 (asteikko 1-3) tai 4 (asteikko 1-5) 30%
Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering 3 / 3 60 / 80 matematiikka vähintään A (pitkä) tai C (lyhyt) / matemaattis-luonnontieteellinen osaaminen vähintään 2 (asteikko 1-3) tai 4 (asteikko 1-5) 30%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology 4 / 4 60 / 110 matematiikka vähintään A (pitkä) tai C (lyhyt) / matemaattis-luonnontieteellinen osaaminen vähintään 3 (asteikko 1-3) tai 4 (asteikko 1-5) 30%

Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turun AMK)

Turku AMK Certificate-based selection päivitetty K24

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, full-time 5 / - - - 50%
Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology 15 / - - - 50%
Bachelor of Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering 5 / - - - 50%
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering 5 / - - - 50%
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 5 / - - - 50%
Bachelor of Social Services, Early Childhood Education 8 / - - - 50%
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