# Direct Application Is Open – Start Your International Career With Us

06.10.2026 [News](https://www.savonia.fi/en/category/news)

Dreaming of an international future? Now is the perfect time to take the first step.

Direct Application to Savonia University of Applied Sciences’ English-taught Bachelor’s degree programmes is open from 1 October 2026 to 31 July 2027, offering prospective students the opportunity to apply for studies in Finland and build a rewarding international career.

Savonia offers five English-taught Bachelor’s degree programmes designed to prepare students for global careers in business, technology, healthcare, energy and hospitality. Applicants can choose from the following programmes:

- [Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business and Growth Management](https://www.savonia.fi/en/study-with-us/studies/bachelors/bachelor-of-business-administration/)
- [Bachelor of Engineering, Future Energy and Hybrid Intelligence](https://www.savonia.fi/en/study-with-us/studies/bachelors/bachelor-of-engineering-future-energy/)
- [Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology (Internet of Things)](https://www.savonia.fi/en/study-with-us/studies/bachelors/bachelor-of-engineering-information-technology/)
- [Bachelor of Health Care, Registered Nurse](https://www.savonia.fi/en/study-with-us/studies/bachelors/bachelor-of-health-care-registered-nurse/)
- [Bachelor of Hospitality Management](https://www.savonia.fi/en/study-with-us/studies/bachelors/bachelor-of-hospitality-management/)

Direct Application includes two selection methods, allowing applicants to choose the route that best matches their qualifications:

- [**Certificate Grades**: applicants are selected based on their certificate grades.](https://www.savonia.fi/en/study-with-us/apply/bachelor-studies/certificate-grades/)
- [**SAT**: applicants are selected based on their SAT scores.](https://www.savonia.fi/en/study-with-us/apply/bachelor-studies/direct-application-selection-method-sat/)

At Savonia, students can complete a highly valued and internationally recognised Finnish Bachelor’s degree while studying in Finland, one of the world’s safest and happiest countries. Students benefit from high-quality education, modern learning environments and strong connections with working life, helping them develop the skills needed for an international career.

Whether your goal is to become a business professional, engineer, healthcare expert or hospitality specialist, Savonia offers practical, future-oriented education to help you succeed in an increasingly global world.

Explore the programmes, check the admission criteria and start your application today. Your international career could begin at Savonia!