Application for Exchange Studies

A step by step guide to applying for exchange studies at Arcada.

Nomination by your home university

Your university will send your nomination to us before you can apply for exchange studies at Arcada. All nominated students will receive an email with a link and instructions to the application. Please find more information below regarding the application process.

We do not accept freemover students.

How to apply

We only accept applications submitted via our online application. You need to create your personal account in which you can make your application.

Once you have registered and logged in, you can process your application at your own pace by saving all the information you enter and continue to work on it at a later stage if you wish so.

You can log in to your personal account any time, complete the online form and submit your application, but remember, once you have submitted your application changes will no longer be possible.
Required documents to be enclosed to the application

  • Preliminary Learning Agreement (Note that this is a preliminary learning agreement and you will most likely have to make changes to it). Your selection of courses must be approved by your home university.
  • Transcript of records (official Grades transcript) from your home university (In English)
  • A certificate of your English skills: min. level of B2 according to CEFR in listening, speaking and writing
  • A photo (electronic, jpg)
  • A photo of valid identity document (ID card or Passport)

Deadlines

Apply for autumn semester 2025

Application deadline for the semester is on 30 April 2025

Nomination deadline: 15th April 2025

All early nominated students will receive a link to the application in the beginning of April.

Exception: For practical training for Nursing students the following deadlines apply:
Nomination deadline: 1 March
Application deadline: 15 March

Apply for spring semester 2026

Application deadline for the semester is on 25 October 2025.

Nomination deadline for partner universities: 10th October 2025

All early nominated students will receive a link to the application in the beginning of October.

Exception: For practical training for Nursing students the following deadlines apply:
Nomination deadline: 31 August
Application deadline: 15 September

When and how do I get to know I have been accepted?

As soon the application period is over we will process all applications and start the selection process. We will contact you and your institution per e-mail within 4-5 weeks with the decision.