Application instructions

Please read the descriptions of degree programmes and their application assignments carefully.
 

How to apply?

1. Familiarize yourself with our degree programmes and their application assignments.
2. Apply online at Studyinfo.fi during the application pediod: 3. – 17.1.2024
3. Complete the assignments and return the required files to us following the instructions on this page.

Please read the instructions carefully. If you have any questions, please see our frequently asked questions page before contacting us.
 

Application dates

3.–17.1.2024 Joint application pediod
You can apply into our programmes taught in English during the first joint application period or the year: 3. – 17.1.2024. You can complete your application at Studyinfo.fi until 17.1.2023 at 15.00 (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2).

20.2.2024 Deadline for application assignments
In addition to completing the application at Studyinfo.fi you also need to upload your application assignments to the application form before the end of 20.2.2024.

16.3.2024 Invitations to application exams for approved applicants
After reviewing the application assignments we have received we will send a message to everyone who has sent us their assignments before the deadline. Applicants whose assignments are approved will receive an invitation to take part in the application exams. Others will receive a message informing them their assignments have been rejected. All applicants will receive a message before the end of 16.3.2024.

Regrettably we cannot answer enquiries regarding the application process by phone.

Please note: All messages will be sent to the email address that the applicant has provided when applying at Studyinfo.fi. The messages will be sent no earlier than 5.3.2024 and applicants can expect to receive the invitation or rejection message before the end of 16.3.2024.

Application Exams in the beginning of April
Selected applicants will take part in the application exams. The exams will require attendance online during 2–4 days within this timeframe. We will update the specific dates at a later time on this website and also in include the information in the invitation message.

Results of the application process will be available as soon as possible after the application exams.

Application Exams

Applicants with acceptable application assignments will be called into our application exams.

The entrance exam consists of an interview and versatile assignments measuring the special skills needed in the field of design. Applicant’s abilities in visual and creative problem solving as well as suitability and motivation are assessed. At this stage, the preliminary assignment will also be scored. 

Student selection is based on the joint score of these three segments: the preliminary assignment, the entrance exam assignments, and the interview. Maximum joint score is 100 points. In order to be accepted, the applicant must achieve at least 50 points.

If you require special needs arrangements, please fill in a separate form as early as possible. You can find this form with further instructions on our website.