Master's Application

Got questions about the application? Contact Admissions Services by email.

Arcada Admissions is not available to answer phone calls during the summer. The phone hours will continue on 5 August. In the meantime you can reach us by e-mail, but due to summer holidays you can expect longer response times.

You can also check out our FAQ, where the most frequently asked questions are answered.

When and how to apply

All applications to Arcada are submitted online via the Finnish national application portal Studyinfo . All required documents are to be uploaded and submitted with the application.

Detailed information regarding the application process and eligibility criteria for each programme can be found using the quick links on this page. Direct links to the application forms will be available during the application periods.

NB! Application fees have been introduced for new applications starting 1 January 2025. Application fees are introduced for applicants coming from countries outside of the EU/EEA.

Master application periods

The application periods to Arcada's master's degree programmes in English are listed below.

Ongoing applications

No ongoing applications at the moment.

Upcoming applications

Additional application for studies starting in August 2025: 24 July–4 August 2025. Learn more on our Additional application pages.

Emergency Care Systems Development and Leadership
Health Care Leadership, part-time and full-time

Closed applications

Spring joint application 2025 (8–22 January 2025)

Business Management and Transformation (former International Business Management), part-time and full-time,
30 study places
Emergency Care Systems Development and Leadership, online, full-time, 25 study places
Healthcare Leadership, part-time and full-time, 25 study places
Machine Intelligence and Data Science (former Big Data Analytics), full-time, 20 study places
Media Management, full-time, 15 study places