Student selection to Bachelor studies, Joint Application

Student selection in the Joint Application 2024

Students are selected in two different ways; by using

• the International UAS Exam
• SAT test

International UAS Exam

The International UAS Exam is a joint digital entrance exam of the Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS), used for selecting students to study programmes leading to a bachelor’s degree and conducted in English. The entrance exam is completed by the applicant’s own computer.

The applicant must have a valid, acceptable identification document and a proof of English language skills to be able to participate in the International UAS Exam.

The following documents are accepted as proof of identity:  

• A passport (either biometric or non-biometric).
• A biometric EU/EEA identity card (must have a biometric symbol)

No other forms of identification documents are accepted. For example, residence permit cards or non-biometric EU/EEA identity cards will not be accepted. Detailed information on identification documents can be found from UAS info website.

In order to be invited to the International UAS Exam and to be selected based on the International UAS Exam selection method, the applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or previous studies. Detailed information on English language requirements can be found from UAS info website.

Applicant must upload to the application form a copy of the passport / ID card and a copy of the document used to prove English language skills by 24 January 2024.

Detailed information on the International UAS Exam, such as exam sections and durations, identification, language requirements and schedule can be found from UAS info website.

SAT test

The SAT is a standardized test that aims to measure students’ knowledge of math, reading, and writing, as well as their college readiness. The SAT test contains following sections: 

• Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 
  • Reading Test 
  • Writing and Language Test 
• Mathematics 

The lowest score the applicant must reach in order to be qualified for the selection process is 500 in both Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Mathematics. 

Only the new version of SAT test (completed after March 2016) is accepted. The SAT test selection only takes into account the sections performed during a single session. 

Applicant must order an official SAT score report directly from the test organizer and it must be delivered to Savonia UAS by 1 April 2024. Savonia UAS also uses the electronic service from which the SAT score data is available. Reports printed or submitted by the applicants themselves cannot be taken into account. 

The College Board SAT code of Savonia UAS is 7448.

Detailed information on SAT test can be found from the College Board website.