Apply to Arcada’s Online path between 25 May and 1 June 2026

The Online path allows participants to study online full-time during the autumn semester 2026 and complete 30 ECTS credits in one of the following bachelor’s degree programmes: International Business or Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering. Instead of competing in traditional admissions, students demonstrate their abilities by completing first-year courses online in English.

To qualify for degree studies, students must pass six mandatory courses across two study periods. Those who successfully complete the first three courses and apply through Studyinfo may receive conditional admission. Final acceptance as a degree student is granted after passing all courses and paying the spring semester tuition fee. An applicant might be exempt from tuition fees and the application fee, but all applicants are required to pay the Online path fee of €3,650.

The programme is designed to provide a supportive transition into higher education studies, with active participation required throughout the courses. Students who complete the Online path will begin on-campus studies at Arcada in Helsinki in January 2027.

With limited study places and admission granted in order of application, prospective students are encouraged to apply early.

To learn more about eligibility, fees and the admission process, visit our Online path 2026 page.