Apply to Information Technology (Separate application)

On this page you will find everything you need to know about applying to the bachelor's degree programme Information Technology in the separate application.

The separate application to Information Technology is 

  • aimed at you who wish to apply through
    • an SAT test or
    • an OMPT test or
    • a certificate/diploma of completed upper secondary education from one of the following countries: Estonia, India, Latvia, Morocco, Turkey or Vietnam. Applicants completing the degree in summer of 2026 or earlier are eligible to apply.
  • open from 13 November 2025 at 9 a.m. (UTC+2) to 21 May 2026 at 3 p.m. (UTC+3). Application may close earlier in case all study places have been filled.

Studies begin in autumn 2026. Click on the sub page links below to learn more about the application. Start by taking a look at the Application and admission step by step for an overview.

Learn more about the content of the programme on our Information Technology page.

Eligibility

Before starting your application process to Arcada, make sure that you are an eligible applicant.

English language requirements

All applicants are required to prove their English language skills in this application in one of the ways listed on this web page.

Admission through SAT test

On this page you will find more information on admission through the SAT test to the Information Technology programme.

Admission through OMPT test

On this page you will find more information on admission through the OMPT test to the Information Technology programme.

Admission through certificate/diploma

On this page you will find information on how to apply to Information Technology, International Business and Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering through a certificate/diploma.

Interview

On this page you will find more information on the interview part of the admissions process.

Supporting documents

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

What separate application?

The application to Information Technology, International Business and Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering is made through a separate, continuous application directly to Arcada.