Application on the basis of open university studies in Finland
After studying open UAS studies in Finnish university of applied sciences, you can directly apply for degree studies. On this page, we’ll explain in detail how you can do this and which studies qualify for application
Application on the basis of open university studies in Finland
You can apply for degree studies at HAMK based on studies completed in an open university of applied sciences in Finland through this application.
In the separate application for Open UAS, applicants may be admitted to a Bachelor’s degree program if they have completed 60 credits (cr) of relevant studies in an Finnish open university of applied sciences.
For a Master’s degree program, an applicant must have the required educational background, two years of post-degree work experience, and completed 10 cr (60 cr in a Bachelor’s degree program) / 15 cr (90 cr in a Master’s degree program) of relevant Master’s level studies in an Finnish open university of applied sciences.
Please note: If your studies have not been completed at a Finnish university of applied sciences, you are not eligible to apply through this application. Your application will be automatically rejected. Please explore our other application options: How do I apply or register for the studies?
Study right
An applicant will receive student status upon acceptance of the offered place, as well as registration for the semester. The period of study right is counted from the beginning of that semester. Therefore, an applicant should apply for student status in the semester they intend to start their studies as a degree student.
Eligibility
Bachelor’s Degrees
Applicants for studies leading to a Bachelor’s degree can be admitted through a separate application if they have completed 60 credits. For more detailed information about studies completed in the Open UAS, refer to the Student Selection in below.
Master’s Degrees
Applicants for studies leading to a Master’s degree can be admitted through a separate application if they have the required educational background.
- an applicable higher education degree and
- two years of post-graduate field-specific work experience and
- 10 cr (in 60 cr program) / 15 cr (in 90 cr program) of relevant Master’s level studies in an open university of applied sciences. Incomplete Master’s degree studies cannot be applied for in a separate application.
Language Proficiency Requirements
If the Open UAS studies have been completed in a language other than the language of instruction for the program, the applicant’s language proficiency may be tested if necessary.
Application and Attachments
The application period for the autumn is from August 1st to November 30th.
The application period for the spring is from December 1st to May 31st.
The application is submitted through the Studyinfo.fi service. The application name is ‘Application based on Open UAS Studies, Häme University of Applied Sciences.
Student Selection
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
In separate application processes, applicants who have completed 60 cr of relevant studies in Open UAS in Finland may be selected. Selection criteria include the relevance of studies, academic success, timing of studies, the number of credits, and the student situation within the program (group size). See below for details of studies completed in Open UAS in Finland.
Master’s Degree Programs
In separate application processes, applicants eligible for a Master’s degree and who have completed 10 ECTS (for a 60 ECTS program) or 15 ECTS (for a 90 ECTS program) of relevant studies in Open UAS in Finland may be selected. Selection criteria include the relevance of studies, academic success, timing of studies, the number of ECTS, and the student situation within the program (group size). See below for details of studies completed in Open UAS in Finland.
Studies Completed in Open UAS in Finland
Up to one-third of studies completed in Open UAS (60, 30, 15, or 10 credits) may be credited. Studies completed at universities or foreign higher education institutions are not eligible for credit transfer in separate application processes.
The suitability of studies for the degree will be assessed, and it is advantageous for the applicant to have completed relevant first-year studies. Additionally, having completed more studies than the required amount is considered an advantage.
Modules or equivalent study units to be evaluated in the field of social and health care should generally be completed with good grades.
The average grade of completed studies should be at least 3.0 for the International Business program.
Results of Student Selection and Enrollment in Studies
Student selections are made approximately 3-4 weeks after the application and attachments have been received. Applicants are notified of the results in writing.
Upon receiving a study place, accept the offer and enroll for the academic year according to the instructions. Failure to accept the place and enroll by the deadline will result in the cancellation of your selection.
Rectification Procedure
If you believe that the student selection at Häme University of Applied Sciences has not been made according to the selection criteria, please contact the Admissions Services immediately upon receiving the decision. If the matter is not resolved at that point, you may request a written rectification from the Degree Committee of Häme University of Applied Sciences within 14 days of the announcement of the selection results (address: HAMK, P.O. Box 230, 13101 Hämeenlinna).
One Study Place Rule
You can only accept one study place for a higher education degree program that begins in the same academic semester.