Eligibility for studies at polytechnics/UAS depends on completing:
Those applicants who are applying with further vocational qualification, specialist vocational qualification or non-Finnish qualifications must have completed their studies by the end of the application period. If an applicant who is applying with a non-Finnish qualification is a citizen of an EU/EEA-country*, he/she can apply if the qualification is completed during the spring of applying. The admission of such EU/EEA -applicant completing his/her education in the spring of applying is conditional until the polytechnic/UAS has checked the applicant's final certificates.
Polytechnics/UAS only accept final certificates awarded by national and regional bodies granting educational certificates. Therefore various other documents such as 'Testimonials', 'Statements of Results', 'Examination Results' or 'Result Slips' are not considered as official certificates. Please note, that if you have a scratch card, it is advisable to attach the card to your final certificate.
If a polytechnic/UAS uses discretionary admission, other applicants may also be admitted if the polytechnic/UAS considers their skills and knowledge sufficient.
- the Finnish Matriculation examination or upper secondary examination
- European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate or Reifeprüfung examination
- vocational qualification of three years or more in duration
- Further vocational qualification or specialist vocational qualification or
- an applicable foreign degree or qualification which gives eligibility for higher education in the awarding country.
Those applicants who are applying with further vocational qualification, specialist vocational qualification or non-Finnish qualifications must have completed their studies by the end of the application period. If an applicant who is applying with a non-Finnish qualification is a citizen of an EU/EEA-country*, he/she can apply if the qualification is completed during the spring of applying. The admission of such EU/EEA -applicant completing his/her education in the spring of applying is conditional until the polytechnic/UAS has checked the applicant's final certificates.
Polytechnics/UAS only accept final certificates awarded by national and regional bodies granting educational certificates. Therefore various other documents such as 'Testimonials', 'Statements of Results', 'Examination Results' or 'Result Slips' are not considered as official certificates. Please note, that if you have a scratch card, it is advisable to attach the card to your final certificate.
If a polytechnic/UAS uses discretionary admission, other applicants may also be admitted if the polytechnic/UAS considers their skills and knowledge sufficient.
* EU citizen and an equivalent person
Finland is a member state of the EU, along with Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. Citizens of EU countries have the right to move freely within the territory of the union. The regulations concerning free movement apply also to the citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway based on the EEA (European Economic Area) Agreement, as well as Switzerland based on a special agreement with EU. More information www.migri.fi
Finland is a member state of the EU, along with Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. Citizens of EU countries have the right to move freely within the territory of the union. The regulations concerning free movement apply also to the citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway based on the EEA (European Economic Area) Agreement, as well as Switzerland based on a special agreement with EU. More information www.migri.fi
Visa and residence permits
Students coming from the EU countries do not need a visa when studying in Finland. Students coming from other than EU countries need a visa when they stay less than three months in Finland (taking an entrance examination, for example).
Prior to the trip to take the entrance examination in Finland, the applicant must check if he/she needs a visa. For more information on the visa requirements contact the nearest Finnish or other EU-member state Embassy representing Finland in visa matters well in advance. Please note that processing of a visa application may require a couple of weeks. Thee polytechnics/UAS cannot in any circumstance influence or alter the decision made by the Finnish embassies about visas.
EU citizens and the citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland (see Finnish Immigration Service http://www.migri.fi/) do not need a residence permit when studying in Finland. For a stay longer than three months period, students from EU countries need to register their right to reside in Finland at the local police department. The criteria for right to reside in Finland are as follows: the main purpose for residence in Finland are the full-time studies in a Finnish higher education institution, the student is able to support his or her living in Finland, the student has a valid health insurance. Students coming from Sweden, Norway, Denmark or Iceland do not need to have a clarification on their financing.
Non-EU citizens need a residence permit when they have been admitted to a higher education institution and their studies last longer than three months. The residence permit is granted for one year at the time. If the studies take longer than one year, the extension of the residence permit needs to be applied every year until the student has finished the study programme. For readmission of the residence permit the student must meet the following criteria: the student must be a full-time student, the student must be registered in a higher education institution, the student has completed the courses required in the higher education institution study programme. In addition to the residence permit, a student from a non-EU country must have a valid health insurance issued by reliable company or institution. Non-EU students who are studying in Finland in a full-time degree programme for minimum of two years need a health insurance that covers medicine costs. Also, non-EU students must prove being able to support his or her living in Finland see Fees and costs.
Prior to the trip to take the entrance examination in Finland, the applicant must check if he/she needs a visa. For more information on the visa requirements contact the nearest Finnish or other EU-member state Embassy representing Finland in visa matters well in advance. Please note that processing of a visa application may require a couple of weeks. Thee polytechnics/UAS cannot in any circumstance influence or alter the decision made by the Finnish embassies about visas.
EU citizens and the citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland (see Finnish Immigration Service http://www.migri.fi/) do not need a residence permit when studying in Finland. For a stay longer than three months period, students from EU countries need to register their right to reside in Finland at the local police department. The criteria for right to reside in Finland are as follows: the main purpose for residence in Finland are the full-time studies in a Finnish higher education institution, the student is able to support his or her living in Finland, the student has a valid health insurance. Students coming from Sweden, Norway, Denmark or Iceland do not need to have a clarification on their financing.
Non-EU citizens need a residence permit when they have been admitted to a higher education institution and their studies last longer than three months. The residence permit is granted for one year at the time. If the studies take longer than one year, the extension of the residence permit needs to be applied every year until the student has finished the study programme. For readmission of the residence permit the student must meet the following criteria: the student must be a full-time student, the student must be registered in a higher education institution, the student has completed the courses required in the higher education institution study programme. In addition to the residence permit, a student from a non-EU country must have a valid health insurance issued by reliable company or institution. Non-EU students who are studying in Finland in a full-time degree programme for minimum of two years need a health insurance that covers medicine costs. Also, non-EU students must prove being able to support his or her living in Finland see Fees and costs.
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