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18.1.2021 14.15
The Universities of applied sciences entrance examination will be organised as a one-step in-person test between 31 May and 9 June
Kuva
Universities of applied sciences will select students for education starting next autumn in exceptional circumstances. Student admissions for the joint application process starting in March will be implemented through a certificate-based admission and an UAS entrance examination, which will be organised in exceptional circumstances due to the covid-19 pandemic. The exam will be arranged between 31 May and 9 June 2021 as a one-step in-person test in facilities designated by universities of applied sciences. The number of exam days has been increased to eight.
Universities of applied sciences have begun to prepare carefully for student admissions in spring 2021. The aim is to make choices that ensure equal treatment of applicants and the organisation of the entrance examinations in a safe manner for health. Entrance examinations are organised throughout Finland in several locations, following the instructions and recommendations issued by the authorities (Ministry of Education and Culture and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare).
During the covid-19 period, all activities taking place on the campuses of universities of applied sciences have been guided by instructions and recommendations issued by the authorities (Ministry of Education and Culture, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare). The teaching has an established hybrid model in which necessary contact teaching is arranged on campuses, taking into account safety distances and hygiene. Otherwise, e-learning is used.
University of Applied Sciences entrance examination in exceptional circumstances
During the application period for joint applications, applicants register for the UAS entrance examination in the Studyinfo.fi service. Entrance examinations are organised throughout Finland in several locations.
Universities of applied sciences can organise entrance examinations on eight different days, which divides the number of applicants into smaller groups than usual. This enables compliance with health and safety guidelines. Universities of applied sciences decide on the number of entrance examinations they use.
The joint entrance examination is used in 22 universities of applied sciences to select students for studies leading to a bachelor's degree. The same exam can be used to apply to different universities of applied sciences and education in different fields. Universities of applied sciences have separate admission procedures for studies leading to a master's degree.