Smooth sailing ahead! Apply through Arcada's certificate-based admission between 27 March and 23 April 2025

Published : 27.03.2025 / News

Do you dream of taking an international study path in Helsinki? Did you know that you can easily apply to Arcada's English-taught programmes with only your upper secondary certificate? Read on, and we will tell you more!

Now you can apply to Arcada's English-taught bachelor's degree programmes with just your upper secondary education certificate. Application could not be made easier! You can apply to:

The application is open between 27 March and 23 April 2025 (3 p.m. UTC+3). You submit your application in Studyinfo .

We accept the following certificates:

  • Finnish Matriculation examination
  • Finnish vocational upper secondary education
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma education (IBO)
  • European Baccalaureate (EB) education
  • Reifeprufung/Deutsches Internationales Abitur.

In addition, you must be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of English. Read more on our application pages.

Maximise your chances and apply to us with your certificate today!

7 April 2025: This text has been updated with the new application closing date 23 April 2025 (previously 7 April 2025).

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