Direct Application, selection method: entrance exam
Direct Application to Savonia
Direct Application for studies starting in autumn 2026,
selection method: entrance examination
Savonia UAS offers 6 Bachelor’s degree programmes in the Direct Application to Savonia UAS.
You will find more information about the content of the degree programmes on Savonia UAS website.
The process and the timetable for the Direct Application, selection method: entrance examination
- The application period is from 7 January 2026 to 31 March 2026.
- Application form must be submitted in StudyInfo.fi 31 March 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Finnish time.
- Applicants from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies. Please, read more information about the application fee on Studyinfo.
- It is possible to apply to only one degree programme with one application. If the applicant fills in several applications, only the 1st application remains valid.
- Required attachments must be uploaded to the application form by 7 April 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Finnish time.
- copies of final certificates, which gives eligibility to apply to Higher Education studies (you cannot apply with unfinished degree)
- a copy of an official ID / passport, which is valid at least until 7 January 2026.
- Students are selected on the basis of entrance examination. The entrance examination date will be informed later.
- All applicants will be invited to the entrance examination.
- The entrance examination is organized only in Finland.
- It is not possible to participate in the entrance examination in any other location or online.
- Study place must be confirmed within 7 days of being accepted as student.
- Those who are obligated to pay the tuition fee will receive instructions on how to pay the tuition fee. The tuition fee must be fully paid within 14 days of being accepted as student.
- Studies will begin in the end of August 2026.
Important information for applicants
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If you have any questions related to applying, please contact the Admission services.
Savonia UAS Admission services
admissions@savonia.fi
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Admission services
P.O. Box 6 (Microkatu 1)
FI-70201 KUOPIO
FINLAND