Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences' cooperation within the FINNIPS network makes it possible to arrange the UAS entrance examinations around the world! In 2021, however, you can take the exams online.

Entrance Examinations around the World and Online

In 2021, the FINNIPS network's entrance examinations will be arranged online instead of the face-to-face exams around the world. Check the application steps and information on the exams:

1. Find the right programme for you!

2. Check the selection criteria and methods for the programmes you are interested in.

3. Apply online at www.studyinfo.fi from 7 to 20 January 2021. The online application closes on 20 January at 3.00 pm Finnish time (GMT +2).

  • You can apply up to 6 study programmes with the same joint application form. See the list of the degree programmes that cooperate within the FINNIPS network.
  • After applying for admission according to the set procedures of the joint application (during the January application period), the applicant will be invited to the entrance examination at the beginning of February 2021.
  • The exam invitation will include all the information and instructions, as well as detailed schedules for the online exam.


4. Take the online entrance examination in February-April 2021. See below for programme-specific information on the exam contents and dates.

Co-operating Degree Programmes

According to the principles of the joint application system, applicant who has applied to 1-6 degree programmes that are included in the same field of study and accept each other's results will be invited to only one entrance examination. The result of the examination will then be accepted in all the co-operating degree programmes that the applicant has applied to. This means that in some study fields you can apply up to six different UASs/programmes by taking just one entrance exam!

Click below to download a list of the co-operating degree programmes in the January 2021 application period. The names of the exams indicate which programmes co-operate and use the same online exam. In 2021, there are joint exams in the fields of Business and Administration , Health Care and Social Services, Seafaring, Technology, and Tourism and Hospitality.

Please note that in the other study fields (and in all Master's degree programmes) the programmes have their own exam and/or an alternative selection method. At the bottom of the page you can read further information about the content and stuctures of the different exams and/or their alternative selection methods.

See the list of co-operating degree programmes in 2021

 

FINNIPS exams

Information on the Entrance Examinations

Below you can check information about the entrance examinations or other selection methods (e.g. pre-task, e-interview) used by the different degree programmes. Please note that the exam information will be completed gradually and changes may occur.

Some of the entrance exams include pre-reading material, which needs to be studied before the exams. The pre-reading material will be published on this website and it will be available also on the UASs/degree programmes own websites. In addition, applicants will receive additional information about the exam structure and instructions for participating in the online examination in the invitation letter at the beginnig of February 2021.

Information on Entrance Examinations: Bachelor's Degree Programmes

Name of the Entrance Exam/
Co-operation group

Information about the Entrance Exam/
Selection Method

Exam Date(s)

Beauty and Cosmetics
Beauty Care, Novia University of Applied Sciences
  • 9–12 March 2021

Business and Administration
Business Information Technology, JAMK University of Applied Sciences
  • 8-12 February 2021

Business and Administration
International Business, Esports Business

*Joint exam for several UASs and programmes.

 

  • Written online exam
    • Essay based on pre-reading material
    • Multiple-choice questions based on pre-reading material
    • Mathematics and logic test in multiple choice format
    • Pre-reading material
  • Group discussion for applicants that pass the written part

 
  • 9 February 2021
  • Group discussions 1-15 March 2021

Culture and Arts
Fine Arts, Photography, Novia University of Applied Sciences
  • 1–5 March 2021

Health Care and Social Services
Nursing, Paramedic

*Joint exam for several UASs and programmes.
  • Written online exam
    • Motivation for studies
    • Article-based essay
  • Group discussion for applicants that pass the written part
  • 5 February 2021
  • Group discussions 1-15 March 2021
Natural Resources
Sustainable Coastal Management,
Novia University of Applied Sciences
  • 1–5 March 2021

 

Seafaring
Maritime Management Captain, and Maritime Technology,
Novia University of Applied Sciences

*Joint exam for two programmes.
  • 5 March 2021
Sports
Sports and Leisure Management, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
  • Written online exam
    • Essay and written interview
    • Article-based questions
  • Online interview
  • Video (brief introduction and sports tasks) to be completed before the online exam, based on instructions received by e-mail
  • 10 February 2021
  • Online interview 22-23 February 2021

Technology
Environmental Engineering, Industrial Information Technology,
Industrial Management,
Information Technology, Machine Learning and Data Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering,
Purchasing and Logistics Engineering,
Software Engineering,
Sustainable Solutions Engineering

*Joint exam for several UASs and programmes.
  • Written online exam
    • Mathematics, logical deduction, physics, chemistry and learning prerequisites
      • Of Physics and Chemistry, you can choose which questions to answer.
    • Be prepared to apply the SWOT analysis method to show your motivation to study in a technical degree programme
  • Group discussion for applicants that pass the written part
  • 10 February 2021
  • Group discussions 1-15 March 2021

Technology
Information and Communication Technology, JAMK University of Applied Sciences
  • 27 January 2021: deadline for enrolling for the online course
  • Online interview 19-23 April 2021

Tourism
Tourism Management, Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management

*Joint exam for several UASs and programmes.
  • Written online exam based on pre-reading material
  • Group discussion for applicants that pass the written part

 
  • 11 February 2021
  • Group discussions 1-15 March 2021

 

*There is a joint exam in the study field = several programmes use the same exam. See the list of co-operating programmes.

Information on Entrance Examinations: Master's Degree Programmes

Name of the Entrance Exam

Information about the Entrance Exam/
Selection Method

Exam Date(s)
Business and Administration,
Digital Business and Management (Master),
Novia University of Applied Sciences
  • 12 March 2021
Business and Administration
International Business Management (Master),
JAMK University of Applied Sciences
  • 8 April 2021
Business and Administration
International Business Management (Master),
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
  • Motivation letter (must be submitted by 27 January 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time)
  • Online interview (via Microsoft Teams)
  • Online interview 17-18 March 2021

Business and Administration
Sport Business Management (Master),
JAMK University of Applied Sciences
  • 7 April 2021

Business and Administration
Service Design (Master),
Novia University of Applied Sciences
  • 11–12 March 2021

Culture and Arts
Entrepreneurship in the Arts, Photography (Master), Novia University of Applied Sciences
  • 1–5 March 2021

Health Care and Social Services
Health Care and Social Services (Master), Novia University of Applied Sciences
  • 9–10 March 2021
Natural Resources
Natural Resources Management,
Novia University of Applied Sciences
  • 1–5 March 2021
Seafaring
Autonomous Maritime Operations (Master),
Novia University of Applied Sciences
  • 8–12 March 2021
Seafaring
Maritime Management (Master),
Novia University of Applied Sciences
  • 8–12 March 2021

Technology
Automation Technology (Master),
Novia University of Applied Sciences
  • 1–16 March 2021

Technology
Industrial Management and Engineering (Master),
Novia University of Applied Sciences
  • 8–10 March 2021