Apply to Nursing TopUp
On this page you will find important information on how to apply to the Nursing TopUp programme.
Arcada's separate application to the Nursing TopUp bachelor's degree programme has now ended.
The Nursing TopUp programme is aimed at you who already have a bachelor's degree in Nursing completed outside of Finland, work experience and intermediate skills in Finnish.
The application to Nursing TopUp for studies beginning in January 2023 will be announced as soon as possible.
Eligibility
This application is for you who have:
- a bachelor's degree in Nursing that is completed outside of Finland;
- a minimum of two years relevant work experience gained during the last seven years;
- intermediate level skills in Finnish.
Work experience
You must have a minimum of two years (24 months) of relevant work experience gained after the completion of the bachelor's degree in order to meet the eligibility criteria. The work experience must be from the last seven years.
Work experience is only counted after the bachelor's degree has been awarded, and needs to be proven by a work certificate. Work experience gained before or during your bachelor studies cannot be counted towards the work experience minimum requirement. Work experience can be counted up to 31.12.2021.
Part-time work is converted to full-time work so that 150 hours or 20 full-time working days (a minimum of seven hours per day) are equal to a month. The work experience does not have to be continuous or from the same employer. Practical training or on-the-job learning is not counted as work experience if it forms a part of the degree used for applying.
Finnish language requirement
You must have intermediate language skills at B1 level in Finnish in order to be considered to the programme. You do not need to submit a proof of skills in Finnish at the time of application, but the language skills will be tested in the mandatory entrance exam.
Entrance exam
The entrance exam was held in October 2021. Participation in the exam is a requirement for being considered for admission. The exam consists of a written test and an individual interview. Finnish language skills will be tested.
Detailed information will be sent to the applicants by the beginning of October.
Application timeline - Nursing TopUp
Below you can find the timetable for the next application to the Nursing TopUp degree programme.
2 September 2021
Application opens at 9.00 Finnish time.
16 September 2021
Application closes at 15.00 Finnish time.
23 September 2021
Deadline for application attachments at 15.00 Finnish time.
September/October 2021
Invitations to entrance exam are sent.
18 October 2021
Entrance exam.
November 2021
Results announced.
January 2022
Studies begin.