Study Free In Finland 2013 — Before I
get started, I want to tell you that the
application process into Tuition Free
Polytechnics has for Autumn 2013 has
closed. Application dates for autumn 2013
were 7 January – 12 February 2013.
Application usually comes up at this
period of the year, so you might want to
bookmark this. However, the application
dates for springs 2014 which starts on 2
September and closes on 13 September
2013 at 4.15 pm Finnish time is included.
This page contains admission
requirements to study free in Polytechnics
in Finland as well as other requirements
you must meet to live and study in
Finland. This was published for the 2013
Autumn Admission and it’s going to still
be applicable for 2014 applications. Only
the dates will change, so, just bookmark
this.
Application practicalities into Tuition Free
Polytechnics In Finland
Applying to programmes conducted in
English at polytechnics/UAS 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 spring 2014 at Finland
Tuition-Free Polytechnics
Applications for spring 2014 starts on 2
September and closes on 13 September
2013 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 23 September 2013 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. 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
*Cambridge ESOL’s Certificate of
*Proficiency in English (CPE) or
*Cambridge ESOL’s Certificate in
*Advanced English (CAE), grade C or
higher
*Pearson test of English
*General test level 4 or higher
*Academic test level 51 or
higher
*Grade C in the Finnish Matriculation
examination in advanced level
*English skills level 4 in English in all parts
in the National Certificate of
Language Proficiency (English
communicative oral skills, reading
comprehension and writing)
*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 23
September 2013 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.
Fees and Cost of Studying in Finland
Higher education in Finland is free of charge. The polytechnics’/UAS’ students
need to pay the student organisation’s
(SAMOK) annual membership fee to get a
student card. The student card allows
students certain benefits and discounts
(in travelling etc.).
A non-EU student must prove that he/she
is able to support his or her living in
Finland during the studies. The required
sum of money is 500 euros per month or
6000 euros per year.
You can click the following link for more
information:
http://www.ngscholars.com/2013/08/tuition-free-polytechnics-in-finland-2013-application/
Thanks to my friends at @ngscholars for the heads up.
