The autumn application to Nursing TopUp is open!

Published : 31.08.2026 / News

Arcada's Nursing TopUp programme is aimed at you who already have a previous Nursing education completed outside of Finland, work experience, and sufficient skills in English and Finnish or Swedish.

The application to the Nursing TopUp programme is open between 31 August 8 a.m. and 10 September 2026 3 p.m. (UTC+3). Studies begin in January 2027. The application is aimed at an applicant who has:

a degree in Nursing completed outside of Finland; Bachelor of Nursing; Diploma of Nursing; GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery): PCL (Proficiency Certificate Level); or Technical level Nursing studies of a minimum of 3 years
work experience within the field
Finnish or Swedish language skills at B.1 level
English language skills

Applicants are admitted through an entrance exam conducted on campus. Please note that if you live outside of Finland or the EU/EEA area, it will unfortunately be difficult, if not impossible, to get a visa for the sole purpose of taking part in an entrance exam. Read more about the requirements in detail on the Nursing TopUp application page.

The estimated length of studies is 1–1,5 years, depending on the applicant's background. Learn more about the programme on the Nursing TopUp programme page.

How to apply

All applications are to be submitted through Studyinfo .

We look forward to receiving your application!

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