Admission through SAT test

On this page you will find more information on admission through the SAT test.

You can only choose one application method in your application as a basis for admission, and to submit an application you must include:

A) SAT test score and proof of English language proficiency

or

B) OMPT test score and proof of English language proficiency

The SAT is used in admission for the degree programmes in International Business, Information Technology and Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering. The SAT is an international test administered by the College Board. Please read more about the SAT test here.

You can select the SAT and interview as your application method. This selection method, consisting of the SAT test and interview, is separate for each programme. This means that an applicant applying to two or more of the International Business, Information Technology and Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering programmes can take one SAT test, but has to participate in two or three separate interviews.


Note that you may not submit your application without including a copy of your SAT score. You must therefore have taken the SAT test, and already received your score before you can apply. If you wish to apply with the SAT test from March or May 2025 you need to submit an e-mail confirmation of your appointment to the test.

Note that you also need to submit proof of English language skills.

Arcada's SAT requirements

The SAT test required for admission to Arcada consists of:

  • reading, writing and language test
  • math test

The essay included in the SAT test is not required when applying to Arcada. Subject test is not accepted.

Minimum accepted scores

  • Total minimum score: 1100 points
  • Reading, writing and language test: Minimum score 500 points
  • Math: Minimum score 500 points for International Business; 550 points for Information Technology and Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering

Test dates

Only the new version of the SAT test (completed after March 2016) is accepted. Please note the test dates and that registration for the test usually is one (1) month in advance! Make sure to choose Arcada as recipient of the test scores when signing up for the test. You can find the International SAT dates and deadlines here.
Please be aware that if you wish to write the March or May 2025 SAT test you need to attach a confirmation of the test appointment with your application (except if the March test has already passed. Then the score report suffices). 

Sending scores to Arcada

In addition to including your score when submitting your application, you must also order an official SAT score report straight from the test organiser. If you have already completed a SAT test, you must request a score to be delivered to Arcada directly. Read more about how to send the SAT score.

Arcada's SAT code is 7151.


All SAT test scores are verified through the SAT database. To be considered for admission through the SAT test, you must have ordered your SAT score to Arcada so that it can be verified by 28th May 2025 at the latest. If a result that is equal to or above our requirements is verified in the database, the application moves on to the next step of the selection process, which is the interview. Invitations to the interviews will be sent out via e-mail.

An applicant whose score can not be verified by said date can not be considered for admission.