Admission through OMPT test (Information Technology)

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

In order to apply through an OMPT test you have to submit a copy of your OMPT score to your application. This means that you must have taken the OMPT test and already received your score before you can apply. All OMPT applicants who meet the minimum accepted scores, and whose scores are verifiable in the OMPT database, will receive an invitation to a group interview.

Arcada provides a €230 deduction on the first year's tuition fee for students who are admitted based on the OMPT test and interview, and accept their study place offer. This is to cover the costs associated with one test attempt. This deduction is applied automatically without any action needed from the student and is only applicable to tuition fee-paying students. The amount cannot be increased, regardless of how many attempts or tests the applicant has taken.

OMPT test versions and requirements

The OMPT test is an online admissions test, which is used for international admission of higher education institutions. The OMPT can be taken from anywhere at any time. Learn more about the OMPT test here.

When registering for the OMPT test, you will be directed to the right version of the test when selecting which of Arcada's bachelor's programme you are applying to. Information Technology requires the OMPT-B test. All tests will assess the applicant's skills in mathematics.Register for the OMPT test here .

Arcada allows for three attempts of the OMPT test in order to achieve our pass requirement of 50% for one of the tests. All OMPT results will be verified through the OMPT database. 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 email.

When registering for the test, you should also order your score to be shared in the database with Arcada. Applicants whose OMPT score cannot be verified by 28 May 2026 cannot be considered for admission.