Finland admission requirements
Finland’s joint application system, and the selection routes for HSC and degree holders.
Check what I qualify forLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
The short version
- One portal: most English-taught degrees use the joint application on Studyinfo.fi, with up to 6 programme choices.
- Bachelor’s: selection may use SAT or ACT results, an entrance exam or school grades, depending on the programme.
- Master’s: based on your degree, grades, motivation letter and English test.
- Fee: €100 application fee for non-EU applicants.
- Scholarships: usually applied for in the same form.
The SAT route after HSC
At Aalto, admission to English-taught bachelor’s programmes in science and technology, economics and international business is based on SAT or ACT results, or grades from recognised diplomas such as the IB. For 2027 admission only tests taken on or after 1 January 2025 count, and scores must reach Aalto by 29 January 2027.
What to prepare
- SSC and HSC certificates and mark sheets
- Bachelor’s degree and transcriptFor master’s
- English test result
- SAT or ACT scoresWhere the programme uses them
- Motivation letter and CVFor master’s
- Passport
Official sources
- Study in Finland: joint application ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Aalto: SAT and ACT scores ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Studyinfo.fi ↗Checked 2026-09-27 · next review 2026-10-27
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About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.