Application to programmes conducted in English at Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS formerly polytechnics) takes place through a system of online joint application. Prospective students can apply to four different degree programmes at polytechnics/UAS using the same application form.
Application period for programmes starting in autumn 2011 starts on 3 January and closes on 15 February 2011 at 4.15 pm Finnish time.
All required attachments have to be at the admissions office of the applicant's first choice polytechnic /UAS by 25 February 2011 at 4.15 pm Finnish time. All attachments have to be posted or delivered to the admissions office, faxed or scanned copies are not accepted. Paper applications not submitted online must arrive at the admissions office of the applicant's first choice polytechnic/UAS by the end of application period at 4.15 pm Finnish time.
In 2011, all those applicants who are applying with a qualification completed somewhere else than in Finland and are not citizens of an EU/EEA-country, must provide a proof of language skill. Accepted certificates are:
• TOEFL score 550 pbt/79-80 ibt
• IELTS academic score 6.0
• Grade C in the Finnish Matriculation examination in advanced level English
• Skills level 4 in English in the National Certificate of Language Proficiency.
In addition upper secondary education or University degree in English completed in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States of America, Canada, Australia or New Zealand or a bachelor's or Master's degree conducted in English in a European Union or European Economic Area - Country is also accepted as a demonstration of sufficient English language skills. Education in English completed in any other country will not be accepted.
Proof of language skill must arrive at the admissions office by 25 February 2011 4.15 pm at the latest.
Please contact the admissions office of the polytechnic/UAS of your first choice in all matters relating to your application and to changes in your circumstances.
Good luck with your application and studies!
Thanks for this info. This will prepare those interested ahead of time. Please share more information here about the whole process.
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Quote from: adekunle on Dec 06, 2010, 12:12 PM
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PLEASE I HUMBLY WISH TO KNOW IF A COUNTRY THAT HAS ENGLISH AS THE FIRST LANGUAGE CAN BE ALLOWED TO STUDY IN UNIVERSITY IN FINLAND WITHOUT HAVING TO WRITE TOEFL?
Quote from: SOFOLABO on Dec 18, 2010, 07:40 AM
PLEASE I HUMBLY WISH TO KNOW IF A COUNTRY THAT HAS ENGLISH AS THE FIRST LANGUAGE CAN BE ALLOWED TO STUDY IN UNIVERSITY IN FINLAND WITHOUT HAVING TO WRITE TOEFL?
This is not possible. TOEFL is very compulsory. You must have it before you can be shortlisted for admission.
Quote from: SOFOLABO on Dec 18, 2010, 07:40 AM
PLEASE I HUMBLY WISH TO KNOW IF A COUNTRY THAT HAS ENGLISH AS THE FIRST LANGUAGE CAN BE ALLOWED TO STUDY IN UNIVERSITY IN FINLAND WITHOUT HAVING TO WRITE TOEFL?
As said by Sparrow, English Language test is compulsory. TOEFL or IELTS is acceptable. The application will open on 3rd January, 2011.
The official website (https://www.admissions.fi/vierashaku/prod_index.html) for joint application for admission into Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences will be opened tommorrow. Check the link below for details:
===>>> Online Application to UAS/Polytechnics in Finland (https://www.admissions.fi/vierashaku/prod_index.html)
Quote from: InfoStrides on Jan 02, 2011, 09:45 PM
The official website (https://www.admissions.fi/vierashaku/prod_index.html) for joint application for admission into Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences will be opened tommorrow. Check the link below for details:
===>>> Online Application to UAS/Polytechnics in Finland (https://www.admissions.fi/vierashaku/prod_index.html)
The earlier the better for those interested, so that their documents can arrive in time.
Good day,
Please i took my olevel in 2008 my certificate is not ready.and i would love to apply for this 2011 admission.
all i have with me is the slip for statement of result that was given me from neco(can i use this in lieu of the certificate)Or can i ask neco to do a confirmation of result from there end to the school that am applying to?
Please i need your advice on this as i need to know if this options will be acceptable.
Warm Regards,
Quote from: tobbie123 on Jan 10, 2011, 09:58 AM
Good day,
Please i took my olevel in 2008 my certificate is not ready.and i would love to apply for this 2011 admission.
all i have with me is the slip for statement of result that was given me from neco(can i use this in lieu of the certificate)Or can i ask neco to do a confirmation of result from there end to the school that am applying to?
Please i need your advice on this as i need to know if this options will be acceptable.
Warm Regards,
From my experience, only certificate is accepted. Statement or confirmation of results will not be accepted.
I am interested in doing my degree in Finland since it is still free. While going through the info, I have seen that TOEFL is compulsory. If I enroll for TOEFL now, can I still meet up the deadline?
Quote from: whyme1 on Jan 25, 2011, 06:22 PM
I am interested in doing my degree in Finland since it is still free. While going through the info, I have seen that TOEFL is compulsory. If I enroll for TOEFL now, can I still meet up the deadline?
Enrollment for TOEFL now depends on when your TOEFL test result can reach the chosen universities in Finland.
QuoteAll documents including TOEFL test result must reach the universities by 25 February 2011 at 4.15 pm Finnish time.
For your guidance, check the TOEFL time-table and approximate score posting date.
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View more: Getting Your TOEFL iBT™ Test Scores (http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/scores/get/).
Helpful answer. For those interested, quickly submit your application if you have done your TOEFL test.
Please note the following checklist for your application:
• Apply online 3 January - 15 February 2011.
• Send the required copies of non-Finnish educational certificates and language certificates by 25 February at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest to the admission office of your first option.
• Entrance examination invitations and Decisions on eligibility are posted by mail in March.
• Entrance examinations are arranged between 4 April and 6 May. The invitations will include all the details about time, location, and special arrangements. Please note, that some polytechnics/UAs do not arrange examinations anywhere else than in Finland.
• If you are applying with an upper secondary education completed in Finland, please inform of the changes in your grade point average by 20 May 2011 at 4.15 pm at the latest.
• Results are announced on 30 May 2010 at the earliest. Please remember that posting the results takes few days.
• All higher education admission results are announced by 19 July 2011 at the latest.
• Confirm your study place by returning the confirmation form by 2 August 2011 at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest to the higher education institution you chose as your final study place. If you do not return the form in time, you will lose your study place.
• If you have applied with an upper secondary education completed in Finland, please attach a copy of your educational certificate(s) to the confirmation form and return them by 2 August 2011 at 4.15 pm at the latest.
• Please remember that your admission is conditional until your original relevant certificates are checked. The polytechnic/UAS may withdraw the admission, if the applicant has given false information or has given forged document.
Source: Applicant's checklist (https://www.admissions.fi/vierashaku/amkhakuohje?Path=15731;57087;57088;57738;76112)
Thanks for your timely update.
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Apart from Finland, can you please drop other schools in Europe (Norway preferably) offering tuition free education which does not require you write Toefl, mine has expired and it is a pain writing it over again considering money wise and otherwise. I had NCE in 2005.
Today, February 15, 2011 is the deadline for online application for degree programmes at Finland's Universities of Applied Sciences.
If you have submitted your application, good for you. Make sure your documents (certified true copy) get to your first choice of university on or before 25th February, 2011.
If you have not applied but still interested, you can do so only today and make sure your documents (certified true copy) get to your first choice of university on or before 25th February, 2011.
See what forgetfullness has caused me. I just missed another opportunity to apply for this September application. By God mercy, I will apply for 2012 when the door opens again.
1. Please do you know if there will be free tuition admission for January 2012?
2. I will beg you post all requirements needed as a Nigerian.
Quote from: wealth on Sep 04, 2011, 07:59 PM
See what forgetfullness has caused me. I just missed another opportunity to apply for this September application. By God mercy, I will apply for 2012 when the door opens again.
1. Please do you know if there will be free tuition admission for January 2012?
2. I will beg you post all requirements needed as a Nigerian.
1. Yes
2. Requirements for tuition free education in Finland has not changed. Follow the thread from beginning or search the forum for them.