# Student selection - Savonia AMK

> In the Joint Application students are selected on the basis of International UAS Exam. If you want to use SAT test result or other selection methods…

## Joint Application and Selection Methods
In the Joint Application students are selected on the basis of International UAS Exam. If you want to use SAT test result or other selection methods, please see more information on our Direct Applications.

## 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 International UAS Exam is organized on 24 March 2026 from 12:00 o’clock noon onwards (Finnish time, UTC/GMT+2).

In the International UAS exam, the applicants’ readiness for UAS studies is assessed. The exam does not include any advance reading materials or pre-assignments.

## Identification Requirements
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.

## English Language Requirements
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 28 January 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Finnish time.

## Further Information
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.

## Contact Information
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