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Direct Application to Savonia

Direct Application for studies starting in autumn 2026,
selection method: certificate grades

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: certificate grades

  • The application period starts on 1 October 2025. Application period to each degree programme ends once the group is full, on 31 March 2026 at the latest. 
  • 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 when submitting the application form.  
    • copies of final certificates, which gives eligibility to apply to Higher Education studies (you cannot apply with unfinished degree)
    • a proof of English language skills
    • a copy of an official ID / passport, which is valid at least until 1 October 2025.
  • Students are selected on the basis of certificate grades
    • Only certain certificates from specific countries are accepted.
    • Each applicant is evaluated individually on the basis of documents she/he has submitted on the application form.
  • The admission process is based on rolling admission and the number of study places to each degree programme is limited. The applications will be processed in order of arrival. 
  • 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

Opiskelijoita Kampussydämessä.

Where can I find the application form?
How do I fill in the application form?

Opiskelijoita tekemässä ryhmätöitä.

How are students selected? Can I use SAT?
What is International UAS Exam

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How much is the tuition fee?
Is there a scholarship available?

Opiskelijoita Kampussydämessä.

Who is eligible to apply?
What documents are needed for applying?

Opiskelijoita konetekniikan työsalissa.

I have been offered several study places, but how many study places I can accept?

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How is life in Finland?
Where to find housing?
Can I work while studying?

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