The main function of the FINNIPS network is to arrange entrance examinations for the UASs’ English-taught degree programmes in countries outside Finland.

Entrance Examinations around the World

After applying for admission according to the set procedures of the joint application (during the January application period), all eligible applicants will be invited to take part in entrance examinations. The entrance examination can be taken either in Finland or outside Finland in one of the countries where FINNIPS organises them. The exam country can be chosen in the application form. Please note that if you are planning to take the exam outside your own country of residence, you should check whether you need a visa to enter the exam country and whether visas are granted for exam purposes.

In spring 2019 the network will arrange the entrance examinations in twelve countries outside Finland. The exams will take place between 18 and 26 March 2019. Please note that changes may occur.

Country

City            

Exam dates
Brazil São Paulo 20.-21.3.2019
China

Shanghai
Wuhan

20.-21.3.2019
23.-24.3.2019
Germany Heilbronn 20.-21.3.2019
Great Britain London 19.-20.3.2019
Hungary Budapest 20.-21.3.2019
India Greater Noida (approximately 40 km from New Delhi) 19.-20.3. and 22.3.2019
Kazakhstan Astana 18.-19.3.2019
Kenya Nairobi 20.-22.3.2019
Nepal* Kathmandu 23.-24.3.2019
Russia

Moscow
St. Petersburg

 20.-21.3.2019
20.-21.3.2019
USA Chicago 23.-24.3.2019
Vietnam

Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City

 25.-26.3.2019
21.-22.3.2019


*In spring 2019 selected programmes will arrange their entrance exams in Nepal:

  • JAMK University of Applied Sciences: International Business, International Logistics
  • Novia University of Applied Sciences: Maritime Management, Captain, Natural Resources Management (Master), Sustainable Coastal Management
  • Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences: International Business

Please note that if you can only participate in the exam in Nepal, make sure that you have a study option which does organise the exam in Nepal in 2019 as the highest option within the co-operating degree programmes in the application form.

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 2019 application period. The names of the exams indicate which programmes co-operate and use the same exam. Please note that in some fields, there is only one degree programme, which has its own exam* and/or an alternative selection method**. At the bottom of the page you can also read further information about the content and stuctures of the different exams.

See the list of co-operating degree programmes in 2019

 

FINNIPS exams

Information on the Entrance Examinations

Below you can check information about the entrance examinations or other selection methods 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, all the eligible applicants will receive additional information about the exam structure in the invitation letter in February-March 2019.

Name of the Entrance Exam/
Co-operation group

Information about the Entrance Exam/ Selection Method
Business and Administration 1
Digital International Business, eSports Business, International Business, Service Business Management
  • Written exam
    • Essay, multiple-choice questions, mathematics/logic
  • Group discussion
  • Pre-reading material
Business and Administration 2*
International Business Management (Master),
JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Business and Administration 3*
International Business Management (Master),
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
  •  Written exam
    • Essay (based on attached text)
    • Motivation essay
  • Group discussion
Business and Administration 4*
Sport Business Management (Master),
JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Business and Administration 5**
Business Information Technology,
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Culture*
Game Design, South-Eastern Finland
University of Applied Sciences
  •  Written exam
    • Motivation letter
    • Design task

Health Care and Social Services
Nursing
  •  Written exam
    • Mathematics
    • Two essays
  • Group discussion
Natural Resources 1*
Sustainable Coastal Management,
Novia University of Applied Sciences
  •  Written exam
    • Essay
    • Motivation for studies
Natural Resources 2*
Natural Resources Management (Master),
Novia University of Applied Sciences
Seafaring 1*
Maritime Management, Captain,
Novia University of Applied Sciences
  •  Written exam
    • Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
    • Interview in written
Seafaring 2**
Maritime Management (Master),
Novia University of Applied Sciences
Sports*
Sports and Leisure Management,
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
  •  Written exam
    • Essay
    • Article-based questions
  • Group discussion
  • Video (sports tasks) to be completed after the written exam, based on instructions received by e-mail
Technology
Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, International Logistics, Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology, Software Engineering
  •  Written exam
    • Mathematics, logical deduction, physics, chemistry and learning prerequisites
    • Be prepared to apply the SWOT analysis method and familiarize yourself with the degree programme’s curriculum
    • English language test
Tourism and Catering
Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Tourism Management

* The programme has its own exam.
** The programme has an alternative selection method (no exams outside Finland).

Check the list of the FINNIPS network's UASs and degree programmes and find the best programme for you!