Supporting documents

Here you can find detailed information on which supporting documents to submit when you apply to Arcada.

As the eligibility is checked only for those who have passed the OMPT test + interview or the SAT test, the sooner the application is complete, the sooner you can be admitted. If you, despite a reminder, do not complete your application with the required documents or submit incomplete documents by the set deadline, you cannot be admitted.

Please see the list at the bottom of this page to find detailed information on which supporting documents to submit.

Translation to Swedish, Finnish or English

All educational certificates in languages other than Swedish, Finnish or English must be translated. All certificates in other languages have to be translated into one of these languages by an officially certified translator. A copy of the original document (in original language) shall also be submitted. The translation shall bear the stamp and signature of the translator.

Original certificates

Admission is not final until the original certificates have been checked by Arcada. You will need to submit your original certificates by the start of your studies. Any false information regarding qualifications will make you disqualified for admission.

How to submit documents

When you fill in the application form, you are at the same time requested to upload application documents that are needed for processing your application.

If you wish to upload your documents at a later time, you can do that through the link found in the application confirmation e-mail you received when you applied. 

List of supporting documents:

If you apply with a qualification completed in Finland, you do not in general need to send in a copy at the time of application.

If you are completing your qualification in Finland, i.e. the Matriculation examination or a vocational degree, the qualification must be completed and a copy of the final certificate submitted in July 2024 or when you accept your study place.

NB! If you completed your Finnish Matriculation examination prior to 1990 you should submit a copy as soon as possible, however no later than 19 March 2024.

Higher education degrees (bachelor's or master's degrees) completed in Finland can be checked in the application register and do not need to be submitted as proof of eligibility.

If you apply with an International Matriculation examination, i.e. the International Baccalaureate (IB), European Baccalaureate (EB) or Reifeprüfung (RP), copies of the completed diplomas and their official translations should submitted as soon as possible, however no later than 19 March 2028.

If you are completing your diploma/degree during the application, in spring/summer 2024, you should send in your Predicted Grades or Equivalent. A copy of the final certificate of applicants who complete an RP or EB diploma during the application period (Transcript of Grades for those completing an IB diploma) must be delivered in July (date to be announced) or when you accept your study place.

If you apply with a qualification obtained outside of Finland, this applies to you.

If you have completed your degree/qualification/diploma you should submit a copy of the final degree certificate, together with an official translation as soon as possible, however no later than 19 March 2024.

If you are completing your secondary qualification/degree/diploma during spring/summer 2024, you should submit a certificate/statement issued by the school stating that you are graduating in spring/summer 2024. You should submit a copy with an official translation of the final/temporary certificate when you accept your study place.

If you are applying with an SAT score you must attach a copy of your result to your application.

You must also order an official SAT score report so that it is at Arcada at hand no later than 19 March 2024.

If you are applying with an OMPT score you must attach a copy of your result to your application.

You must also ensure that you order your score to be Arcada at hand no later than 19 March 2024.

You are recommended to submit your certificates of English language proficiency (valid during the application period) no later than 19 March 2024.

You are recommended to secure a language certificate meeting the requirements prior to submitting an application.

When signing up for a language test, please select the option to send your scores directly to Arcada. In most cases we do not accept paper score reports submitted by the applicant. Instead, they should come directly from the testing center.

Decisions to grant asylum or residence permits issued on the basis of a need for protection of refugees or applicants in a refugee-like situation should be submitted as soon as possible, however no later than 19 March 2028.

In addition to the application documents, you should submit a copy of passport or residence permit document proving exemption from tuition fees:

  • Passport ID page or ID card of EU/EEA/Switzerland which states citizenship
  • Passport ID page (all other citizenships)
  • Residence permit card, both sides; Type A, Type P or type P-EU
  • EU Family Member's Residence Card in Finland

All applicants are required to submit valid proof of identification.

  • Passport
  • National Id card issued in an EU/EEA-country
  • Finnish Id card