University of Applied Sciences (UAS) In Finland: How To Apply For Bachelor's Degree Programmes In English.

Are you looking to study in English? Have you been thinking of where to get a quality education with a recognized degree? Then Finland is the destination for you. Finland as a country offers a wide range of English taught programs at undergraduate level to international students. Finland is a Scandinavia country located in Northern Europe. It is bordered by Norway, Sweden, Russia and Estonia. The capital and largest city is Helsinki and is located in the southern part of the country where most population is concentrated.

Education system in Finland is one of the best in the world with many of its institutions highly ranked globally. The joint application system in Finland is a single application system which allows prospective students to choose a maximum number of 6 study programme choices in other of preference.

List of University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Finland.
UAS also known as polytechnics is mainly profession-oriented. Below are the list of polytechnics in alphabetical order:

• Arcada University of Applied Sciences

• Centria University of Applied Sciences

• Diaconia University of Applied Sciences

• HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences

• HAMK University of Applied Sciences

• Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

• Humak University of Applied Sciences

• JAMK University of Applied Sciences

• Kajaani University of Applied Sciences

• Karelia University of Applied Sciences

• Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences

• Lahti University of Applied Sciences

• Lapland University of Applied Sciences

• Laurea University of Applied Sciences

• Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences

• Novia University of Applied Sciences

• Oulu University of Applied Sciences

• Saimaa University of Applied Sciences

• Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

• Savonia University of Applied Sciences

• Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences

• Tampere University of Applied Sciences

• Turku University of Applied Sciences

• Vaasa University of Applied Sciences.

Bachelor's degree programmes offer by most of the polytechnics above are:

• Nursing

• International Business Management

• Business Administration

• Information Technology

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology

• Environmental Engineering

How To Apply
1. Get to know your study options
The joint application system allows applicants to choose in order of preference. Your first choice should be placed at number 1 in order of priority.

2. Check eligibility
To be eligible for bachelor's studies you must have completed or about to complete your upper secondary school education. Required documents are:

• Upper secondary school leaving certificate

• SAT/Entrance exam: you can choose to provide SAT or write entrance exam which is usually organized in Finland and some other countries, therefore be sure to check your schools requirements.

• English Proficiency: some schools require applicants to have an English test certificate of either IELTS or TOEFL or PTE. 

3. Fill in application form
Applications are filled in and submitted through the national studyinfo portal. As long as you have answered all the compulsory questions, the "NEXT" button will be activated. If all the information on the summary page is correct, submit your application by clicking on the"Submit the Application" button. You can also save your application as a PDF file.

4. Collect required documents
Collect all required documents listed above. Write your application form number on all
enclosed documents, as well as in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. Your application number is printed on the top right-hand corner of the application form.

5. Submit online application form and send required documents by post
Make sure that the required documents reach your first choice institution by the application deadline as late applications will not be processed.

6. Student Selection
Results and letters of acceptance or rejection will be sent via email.

Please note that student can only accept one study place, so be sure to arrange your priority accordingly.

You can now Click Here To Apply!

Application Deadline: January 24, 2018.

Copies of qualification documents must arrive at the Admission services of first choice institution by post by February 7, 2018.

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