Application guide for bachelor's degree programmes
Do you want to apply for an international bachelor's degree programme at University of Turku? Here you will find a guide about the application process, and learn the important dates for intake.
The application period is always in January and studies begin in the following August. The next application round will be 7–21 January 2026.
The application form will be available in the Studyinfo.fi online portal only during the application period. It is not possible to apply outside the application period.
1. Explore the possibility of studying in Turku
Start preparing your application as early as possible to improve your chances of getting admitted. The first step is to explore the available programmes:
See the full list of our International Degree Programmes, categorised by study field.
Use our Degree Finder to search for programmes based on keywords or filters.
Studying in Finland suits students who enjoy independence and taking initiative. Students have considerable freedom to plan their curriculum. However, this freedom comes with responsibility: no one will regularly check your progress or ensure you keep up with the pace.
If you are considering applying, it is important to know that tuition fees apply to non-EU/EEA students, and scholarships are not available for the first year. In addition to tuition fees, you need to have sufficient funds to cover your living expenses, which are approximately 800–1,000 EUR per month in Turku. While part-time work is allowed, it cannot be guaranteed alongside studies.
In order to be eligible for the bachelor's degree programmes, you must have an upper secondary educational qualification which provides eligibility to University-level Bachelor’s studies in the country in question or a higher education degree.
There are two admission groups. You must take a SAT (admission group I), if you do not have one of the following qualifications (admission group II):
the Finnish matriculation examination
the International Baccalaureate (IB)
the European Baccalaureate (EB)
Reifeprüfung/Die Deutsche Internationale Abiturprüfung in Finland
Note that you can apply in both groups I and II, if you have a SAT score and an aforementioned diploma.
If you are graduating after the application deadline, you may still apply.
Your possible admittance is conditional until you submit proof of your graduation to University of Turku.
The certificate of graduation must reach University of Turku by 11 August 2026, at 15:00 (local time in Finland).
Applicants must have excellent English language skills and a document that proves those skills. If needed, participate in an internationally recognized language test. If you are applying in the admission group I, you will prove your English language skills with the SAT test.
2. Prepare for the application
- Detailed admission criteria: In September, the updated admission criteria for January intake is published in Studyinfo.
- SAT and language test: Several months before the application deadline. Majority of applicants must take an SAT, or an English language test to prove their English language skills. These tests usually need to be booked and taken several months before the application period.
- Application period: 7–21 January 2026, 3:00 p.m. GMT+2 (Finnish time). Your application must be submitted to the electronic system by the application deadline. Enclosures must be attached to the application form within one week of the application deadline (28 January 2026, 3:00 pm Finnish time).
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The admission criteria for each degree programme are updated in September. Make sure to check the latest criteria in Studyinfo when preparing your application. You can find a direct link to the correct Studyinfo page on the programme webpage.
You may also see the questions on the application form. We will also publish a tutorial video about the application form in autumn – subscribe to our newsletter to get notified on newly published resources!
Before applying, take time to gather detailed information to ensure the programme is the right fit for you – and to strengthen your application.
Explore the Study Guide
Review the course details carefully to see if the programme matches your expectations, learning preferences, and future goals. You can find the link to Study Guide on the programme webpage.
Chat with current students
Connect with students in your chosen programme or from your country via Unibuddy to gain first-hand insights about studying at our university. Talk to a current student!
Meet advisors online
Participate in webinars and Virtual Open Week sessions to learn directly from admissions staff and study advisors. You will hear key information about the application process and receive tips to prepare a strong application. See upcoming events and subscribe to our monthly applicant newsletter to get invitations!
3. Get your documents in order
University of Turku requires the original documents (in the original language) AND an official English, Finnish or Swedish translation. During the application period we require that you attach colour scans of the original documents to the application form. You do not need to send the documents by email or post.
For admission group I, we require the following documents:
SAT score
Applicants are ranked based on the total score of the SAT's Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Mathematics sections.
- If the applicant has several valid test scores (superscore), the highest scores will be considered.
- Digital SAT is accepted.
- In the case of a tied score, the applicant with the higher section score from the test section of Mathematics will be admitted.
- The SAT cannot have been completed more than two years prior to the end of the application period.
Please check the minimum requirements from the programmes' admission requirements.
You have to upload your SAT scores to your online application form and ask the test provider to deliver the results to the University of Turku by the supplementation deadline. The institutional code of the University of Turku is 7838.
Upper secondary education diploma (or higher education degree)
In addition to the SAT, applicants need to have completed upper secondary education to be eligible to bachelor's degree programmes. The diploma must state the education you have completed and the date of graduation.
If you graduate in spring/summer 2026 you need to attach either your latest transcript of records, or a statement from your school stating the expected date of graduation.
If you are applying with a higher education degree, you need to attach your degree certificate to your application form. Please see instructions here: Application guide for master's degree programmes (under '3. Get your documents in order'). Please note that SAT is still required.
For admission group II, we require one of the following documents:
Finnish Matriculation Examination
The Finnish Matriculation Examination results can be verified online and no scan of the documents must be attached to the application form. Exception: If you have taken the Matriculation Examination before 1990, you need to attach the diploma to your application.
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma
You need to attach your IB diploma (including your final grades) to your application form by the end of the supplementation period (28 January 2026, 3:00 p.m. GMT+2 Finnish time).
If you graduate in summer 2026, the predicted grades for your IB diploma must be attached by 31 March 2026, 3:00 p.m. GMT+2 (Finnish time). The documents must be issued by the institution, including signatures and the levels of study.
European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
You need to attach your EB diploma (including your final grades) to your application form by the end of the supplementation period (28 January 2026, 3:00 p.m. GMT+2 Finnish time).
If you graduate in summer 2026, the predicted grades for your EB diploma must be attached by 31 March 2026, 3:00 p.m. GMT+2 (Finnish time). The documents must be issued by the institution, including signatures and the levels of study.
Reifeprüfung/Die Deutsche Internationale Abiturprüfung in Finland
You need to attach your RP/DIA diploma (including your equivalency certificate) to your application form by the end of the supplementation period (28 January 2026, 3:00 p.m. GMT+2 Finnish time).
If you graduate in spring 2026, your final DIA diploma must be attached by 29 April 2026, 3:00 p.m. GMT+2 (Finnish time).
Proof of language skills
If you apply in the admission group I, your SAT results are enough to prove your English language skills.
Other options for proving language skills.
Passport or identity card
A scan / photo of your passport's information page or national ID card is required for identification purposes.
If you have a Finnish residence permit a scan / photo of both sides of the permit card will also be required.
4. Apply in January
The application form is only available during the application period (7 - 21 January 2026, 3:00 p.m. GMT+2). Before the application period starts, you can see the application form questions on this page.
You can find a link to the application form on the page of the programme you wish to apply to. The application is submitted at www.studyinfo.fi
Fill in the application. You may apply for up to six (6) programmes included in the joint application. You may apply to a maximum of three (3) programmes at University of Turku during one application period.
All questions on University of Turku's section on the application form must be answered in English, unless stated otherwise in the question.
You cannot edit your answers after the application period has ended.
After you have submitted your application you will get a confirmation email that your application has been received.
NB! You do not have to send any documents in paper form, or by email.
Check that you have filled in everything correctly and send the form online. It is your responsibility as the applicant to make sure you have attached all relevant documents correctly.
The application fee (100 €) is collected from applicants from countries outside EU/EEA seeking education leading to a degree in higher education. Please see further information at Studyinfo.
Remember to scan the original colour documents issued by your previous institution. You do not need external verifications, such as apostilles, at this stage.
- Remember that certified true copies are not considered as originals unless given by the awarding institution or Finnish Digital and Population Data Services Agency.
If you have completed your degree in an institution that only submits official transcripts of records electronically (e-transcripts), please see electronic transcripts.
You can supplement your application until 28 January 2026, 3:00 p.m. GMT+2.
5. Admission results and relocation
After you have submitted your application along with the relevant documents, University of Turku will verify your language skills and educational documents. If your application fulfills the general admission criteria it will be further evaluated by the programmes you applied to. The programmes will carry out student selections according to the admission criteria.
The results are published 26 March 2026. All applicants will be notified of the decision by email. If you are admitted, you will receive the admission offer by email. A student may accept only one study place leading to a higher education degree in Finland in education that begins in the same academic term.
If you receive an admission offer, you can see further information, such as step-by-step instructions and deadlines, on our website information for admitted students.
With good preparation you can be one of the admitted applicants of the University of Turku! To ensure there are no obstacles in your relocation, prepare your possible move to Turku as early as possible.
Take a look at matters such as the residence permit process, housing options, and arriving in Finland on our admitted students information page.
Also please remember to read the general information on admission!
Please contact the Admission Services if you have any questions: admissions(a)utu.fi
