As our admission decisions are based on the documents that you submit along with your application, it is very important that you prepare your application with care and submit all necessary documents. We only consider applications that contain all the required documents.
Eligibility for our master's programmes depends on your previous education. As per the Universities Act (558/2009), section 37, you’re eligible if you have:
- a relevant bachelor’s degree from a university;
- a relevant bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences; or
- relevant study programme completed abroad which in the awarding country gives eligibility for corresponding higher education.
Each programme has more detailed admissions criteria that cover, for example, success in previous studies and level of language skills.
Finnish universities function under specific legislation, like the Universities Act (558/2009) and the Government Decree on University Degrees. Our quality assurance system has passed the audit by the Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council (FINHEEC).
University of Vaasa values diversity and is committed to equality in education and across our admissions process. Applicants are selected on the basis of their individual merits, abilities and aptitudes.
