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This page contains information on the points system of certificate-based admissions to universities’ degree programmes in 2022.

More information on points system of universities' certificate-based admissions, please contact universities' admissions services.

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Points system in certificate-based admissions

Biochemistry, biology and environmental sciences, biomedicine

Biochemistry

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in biochemistry.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Molecular biosciences

University of Helsinki

52

Passed biology acceptably.

Biochemistry

University of Oulu

53

No minimum requirements.

Biotechnology and biomedical engineering

University of Tampere

60

No minimum requirements.

Biochemistry

University of Turku

51

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • chemistry
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • and two of the following subjects in which the applicant scores the highest points:
    • no more than one test in mathematical subjects
    • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
    • no more than one language.

The maximum score is 166.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in biochemistry.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

chemistry

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

Mathematical subject tests (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Biology and environmental sciences

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in biology and environmental sciences.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Biology (in Finnish)

University of Helsinki

52

At minimum, grade C in biology and passing chemistry acceptably.

Biologi (in Swedish)

University of Helsinki

51

At minimum, grade C in biology and passing chemistry acceptably.

Environmental sciences

University of Helsinki

52

At minimum, grade C in biology and passing chemistry acceptably.

Environmental and biological sciences, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

71

No minimum requirements.

Environmental and biological sciences, Kuopio

University of Eastern Finland

67

Physics passed acceptably or chemistry passed acceptably.

Biology

University of Jyväskylä

51

No minimum requirements.

Natural resources and the environment

University of Jyväskylä

100

No minimum requirements.

Biology

University of Oulu

52

No minimum requirements.

Biology

University of Turku

51

No minimum requirements.

Biovetenskaper (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

70

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • biology
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • and two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 166.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in biology and environmental sciences.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

biology

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

chemistry

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Biomedicine

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in biomedicine.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Biomedicine, Kuopio

University of Eastern Finland

52

At minimum grade C in biology and at minimum grade C in chemistry.

Biomedicine

University of Turku

51

At minimum grade C in biology and at minimum grade C in chemistry.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to six subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • chemistry
  • biology
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
  • and no more than one language.

The maximum score is 190.2.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in biomedicine.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

chemistry

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

biology

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8


Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture

Engineering: Joint application system of Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture

Quotas and minimum requirements for joint applications to Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Master of Science programmes in engineering to which students are admitted in the joint application system of Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture

Aalto University

70

Information about minimum requirements is provided below the table.

Master of Science programme in engineering to which students are admitted in the joint application system of Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture

University of Jyväskylä

70

Information about minimum requirements is provided below the table.

Master of Science programmes in engineering to which students are admitted in the joint application system of Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture

LUT University

70

Information about minimum requirements is provided below the table.

Master of Science programmes in engineering to which students are admitted in the joint application system of Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture

University of Oulu

70

Information about minimum requirements is provided below the table.

Master of Science programmes in engineering to which students are admitted in the joint application system of Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture

University of Tampere

70

Information about minimum requirements is provided below the table.

Master of Science programmes in engineering to which students are admitted in the joint application system of Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture

University of Turku

70

Information about minimum requirements is provided below the table.

Master of Science programmes in engineering to which students are admitted in the joint application system of Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture

University of Vaasa

70

Information about minimum requirements is provided below the table.

Diplomingenjörsexamen i DIA-antagningen (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

70

Information about minimum requirements is provided below the table.

Minimum requirements

In order to be admitted based on their certificates, applicants to all engineering degree programmes included in the joint applications system of Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture must have passed the advanced syllabus in mathematics acceptably. In addition, individual degree programmes have their own minimum requirements, which may include advanced syllabus in mathematics, physics or chemistry. It is enough for the applicant to fulfil one of the minimum requirements. For more information about the minimum requirements, see the page for joint applications to Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture at: https://dia.fi/haluan-diplomi-insinooriksi/valinta-di-hakukohteisiin/.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for three subjects:

  • mother tongue
  • advanced syllabus in mathematics
  • and physics or chemistry.

The maximum score is 105.0.

For more information about the joint applications to Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture, visit http://dia.fi/.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions in the joint application system of Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

physics or chemistry

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Architecture and landscape architecture: Joint application system of Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture

In the joint application system of Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture, certificate-based admissions are not used in degree programmes in architecture and landscape architecture. Applicants are admitted on the basis of the combined score of their certificate and entrance examination points, or purely on the basis of their success in the entrance examination. For more information about the degree programmes in architecture and landscape architecture, visit the pages for the joint application system to Master of Science programmes in engineering and architecture at http://dia.fi/.


Food science, nutritional science

Food science

Quota and minimum requirements for degree programmes in food sciences.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Food sciences

University of Helsinki

51

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • physics or chemistry
  • chemistry of biology
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • and one subject for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 170.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in food sciences.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

physics or chemistry

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

chemistry of biology

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

One subject for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

chemistry

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

 

Nutrition science

Quota and minimum requirements for degree programmes in nutrition science.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Nutrition science

University of Eastern Finland

51

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to six subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • chemistry
  • biology
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • and two of the following subjects in which the applicant scores the highest points:
    • physics
    • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
    • no more than one language.

The maximum score is 199.0.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in nutrition science.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

chemistry

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

biology

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

Mathematical subject tests (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8


Pharmacy, medical fields, health sciences

Pharmacy

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in pharmacy.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Pharmacist, Bachelor's degree

University of Helsinki

70

Chemistry passed acceptably and mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Pharmacist, Bachelor's and Master’s degree

University of Helsinki

70

Chemistry passed acceptably and mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Pharmacist, Bachelor's degree, Kuopio

University of Eastern Finland

70

Chemistry passed acceptably and mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Pharmacist, Bachelor's and Master’s degree, Kuopio

University of Eastern Finland

70

Chemistry passed acceptably and mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Farmaceut, Bachelor's degree (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

70

No minimum requirements.

Farmaceut och provisor (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

70

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to six subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • chemistry
  • biology
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
  • and no more than one language.

The maximum score is 190.2.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in pharmacy.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

chemistry

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

biology

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Medical fields

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in medical fields.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Veterinary medicine

University of Helsinki

No more than 51

No minimum requirements.

Dentistry

University of Helsinki

No more than 51

No minimum requirements.

Medicine (in Finnish)

University of Helsinki

No more than 51

No minimum requirements.

Medicin (in Swedish)

University of Helsinki

No more than 51

No minimum requirements.

Dentistry, Kuopio

University of Eastern Finland

No more than 51

No minimum requirements.

Medicine, Kuopio

University of Eastern Finland

No more than 51

No minimum requirements.

Dentistry

University of Oulu

No more than 51

No minimum requirements.

Medicine

University of Oulu

No more than 51

No minimum requirements.

Medicine

University of Tampere

No more than 51

No minimum requirements.

Dentistry

University of Turku

No more than 51

No minimum requirements.

Medicine

University of Turku

No more than 51

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to six subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • chemistry
  • biology
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • and two of the following subjects in which the applicant scores the highest points:
    • physics
    • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
    • no more than one language.

The maximum score is 199.0.

For more information on the joint application system in medical fields, visit www.laaketieteelliset.fi

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in medical fields

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

chemistry

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

biology

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

Mathematical subject tests (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Health sciences

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in health science.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Health promotion

University of Eastern Finland

60

No minimum requirements.

Health sciences

University of Jyväskylä

55

No minimum requirements.

Health sciences

University of Oulu

55

No minimum requirements.

Public health

University of Tampere

55

No minimum requirements.

Hälsovetenskaper, Vaasa (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • and four subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points, either alternative a or b
    • Alternative a: Health education and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.
    • Alternative b: Four subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum points in alternative a are 158.0. The maximum points in alternative b are 154.0.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in health science.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Alternative a:

L

E

M

C

B

A

health education

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Alternative a: Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points
Alternative b: Four subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7


Philosophy, history, theology

Philosophy

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in philosophy.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Philosophy (in Finnish)

University of Helsinki

51

No minimum requirements.

Filosofi (in Swedish)

University of Helsinki

51

No minimum requirements.

Philosophy

University of Turku

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Kultur, historia och filosofi (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

See section on Cultural and arts research.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points, either alternative a or b:
    • Alternative a: Philosophy and two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.
    • Alternative b: Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum points in alternative a are 131.4. The maximum points in alternative b are 125.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in philosophy.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Alternative a:

L

E

M

C

B

A

philosophy

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Alternative a: Two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points or
Alternative b: Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

History

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in history.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

History (in Finnish)

University of Helsinki

60

No minimum requirements.

Historia (in Swedish)

University of Helsinki

60

No minimum requirements.

History, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

53

At least grade C in mother tongue.

History

University of Jyväskylä

60

At least grade C in mother tongue.

History and History of sciences and ideas

University of Oulu

60

At least grade C in mother tongue.

History

University of Tampere

52

At least grade C in mother tongue.

History and archaeology

University of Turku

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Kultur, historia och filosofi (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

See section on Cultural and arts research.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • history
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in history.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

history

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Western theology

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in Western theology.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Theology and religious studies

University of Helsinki

51

No minimum requirements.

Western theology, theologician, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

52

No minimum requirements.

Western theology, field of education, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

50 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Teologi (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

51

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • religion or culture, worldview and ethics (Please note the exceptions for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas.)
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

In the University of Helsinki and University of Eastern Finland, the following subjects are used instead of religion or culture, worldview and ethics in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas:

  • In EB diplomas, history, psychology or philosophy
  • In IB diplomas, history, psychology or philosophy
  • In RP diplomas, history
  • In DIA diplomas history; religion; culture, worldview and ethics; or philosophy.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in Western theology.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Orthodox theology

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in Orthodox theology.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Orthodox theology, theologician, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

50

No minimum requirements.

Orthodox theology, church music, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

50

No minimum requirements.

Orthodox theology, field of education, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

56 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • religion, Orthodox (Please note the exceptions for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas.)
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

In the University of Helsinki and University of Eastern Finland, the following subjects are used instead of Orthodox religion in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas:

  • In EB diplomas, history, psychology or philosophy
  • In IB diplomas, history, psychology or philosophy
  • In RP diplomas, history
  • In DIA diplomas history; religion; culture, worldview and ethics; or philosophy.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in Orthodox theology.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

religion, Orthodox

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Physical sciences, chemistry and mathematical sciences

Physical sciences

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in physical sciences.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Physical sciences

University of Helsinki

97

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics or at least grade E in basic syllabus in mathematics. Additionally, at least grade M in physics or chemistry.

Applied physics, Kuopio

University of Eastern Finland

No less than 67 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade M in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

Physics, physicist or physics teacher

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 70 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade C in physics or advanced syllabus in mathematics or at least grade E in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Physical sciences

University of Turku

No less than 80

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics or at least grade E in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Criteria for direct admission

Students are admitted directly to the degree programmes listed below. This means that applicants who have achieved a certain grade are admitted to the degree programme. The points system in certificate-based admissions and minimum requirements do not apply to direct admission.

University of Eastern Finland, Applied physics, Kuopio

Applicants are admitted directly if they have at least grade E in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

University of Jyväskylä, Physics (physicist or physics teacher)

Applicants are admitted directly if they have at least grade E in physics.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • physics
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • and one subject for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 135.0.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in physical sciences.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

physics

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

One subject for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

chemistry

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Chemistry

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in chemistry.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Chemistry

University of Helsinki

97

At least grade B in advanced syllabus in mathematics or at least grade M in basic syllabus in mathematics. Additionally, at least grade M in physics or chemistry.

Chemistry, chemist or subject teacher of chemistry

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 70 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade B in advanced syllabus in mathematics or at least grade M in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Class and subject teacher in natural sciences and mathematics, study track of chemistry

University of Jyväskylä

100 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

At least grade M in chemistry. Additionally, at least grade C in mother tongue. Additionally at least grade B in advanced syllabus in mathematics or at least grade M in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Chemistry

University of Oulu

71

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics or at least grade E in basic syllabus in mathematics. Additionally, at least grade C in physics or chemistry.

Chemistry

University of Turku

No less than 80

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics or at least grade E in basic syllabus in mathematics. Additionally, at least grade C in physics or chemistry.

Criteria for direct admission

Students are admitted directly to the degree programmes listed below. This means that applicants who have achieved a certain grade are admitted to the degree programme. The points system in certificate-based admissions and minimum requirements do not apply to direct admission.

University of Jyväskylä, Chemistry, chemist or subject teacher of chemistry

The applicant is admitted directly if they have achieved at least grade E in chemistry.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • chemistry
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • and one subject for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 138.4.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in chemistry.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

chemistry

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

One subject for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7


Mathematical sciences

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in mathematical sciences.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Mathematical sciences

University of Helsinki

97

At least grade E in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

Mathematics, physics and chemistry teacher

University of Helsinki

97

No minimum requirements.

Subject teacher, mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

No less than 51 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics or physics or chemistry, or at least grade E in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Subject teacher and class teacher, mathematics, physics and chemistry, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

No less than 51 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics or physics or chemistry, or at least grade E in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Mathematics, physics, chemistry, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

At least 75 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics or physics or chemistry, or at least grade E in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Class and subject teacher in natural sciences and mathematics, study track in mathematics

University of Jyväskylä

100 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

At least grade M in advanced syllabus in mathematics. Additionally, at least grade C in mother tongue.

Mathematics teacher

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 70 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.) Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

Mathematics

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 70 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

Statistics and data science

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 70 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

Mathematical and physical sciences

University of Oulu

92 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics or physics.

Teacher of mathematical subjects

University of Oulu

100

At least grade M in advanced syllabus in mathematics or physics.

Mathematics and statistical data analysis

University of Tampere

73 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

Mathematics and statistics

University of Turku

No less than 80

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics or at least grade E in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Naturvetenskaper (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

70

No minimum requirements.

Criteria for direct admission

Students are admitted directly to the degree programmes listed below. This means that applicants who have achieved a certain grade are admitted to the degree programme. The points system in certificate-based admissions and minimum requirements do not apply to direct admission.

University of Eastern Finland, Subject teacher, mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science, Joensuu

Applicants are admitted directly if they have at least grade E in either advanced syllabus in mathematics, physics or chemistry, or at least grade M in two of these subjects

University of Eastern Finland, Subject teacher and class teacher, mathematics, physics and chemistry, Joensuu

Applicants are admitted directly if they have at least grade E either in advanced syllabus in mathematics, physics or chemistry, or at least grade M in two of these subjects

University of Eastern Finland, Mathematics, physics, chemistry, Joensuu

Applicants are admitted directly if they have at least grade E either in advanced syllabus in mathematics, physics or chemistry, or at least grade M in two of these subjects

University of Jyväskylä, Mathematics subject teacher:

Applicants are admitted directly if they have at least grade E in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

University of Jyväskylä, Mathematics

Applicants are admitted directly if they have at least grade E in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

University of Jyväskylä, Statistics and data science

Applicants are admitted directly if they have at least grade E in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

University of Oulu, Mathematical and physical sciences

Applicants are admitted directly if they have at least grade E in advanced syllabus in mathematics or physics.

University of Tampere, Mathematics and statistical data analysis

Applicants are admitted directly if they have at least grade E in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • and two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 132.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in mathematical sciences.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

chemistry

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7


Geosciences, geography

Geosciences

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in geosciences.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Geosciences

University of Helsinki

53

No minimum requirements.

Geosciences

University of Oulu

60

No minimum requirements.

Geology

University of Turku

53

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • physics or chemistry
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • and two of the following subjects in which the applicant scores the highest points:
    • no more than one test in mathematical subjects
    • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
    • no more than one language.

The maximum score is 166.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in geosciences.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

physics or chemistry

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

Mathematical subject tests (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

chemistry

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8


Geography

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in geography.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Geography

University of Helsinki

55

No minimum requirements.

Geography and environmental policy, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

54

No minimum requirements.

Geography

University of Oulu

56

No minimum requirements.

Geography

University of Turku

55

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • geography
  • and two of the following subjects in which the applicant scores the highest points:
    • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
    • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
    • no more than one language.

The maximum score is 131.4.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in geography.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

geography

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8


Information networks, computer science, information systems

Information networks

Quota and minimum requirements for degree programmes in information networks.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Information networks

Aalto University

51

At least grade E in advanced syllabus in mathematics and grade L in mother tongue.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • mathematics, advanced syllabus
  • a language, advanced syllabus
  • and two of the following subjects in which the applicant scores the highest points:
    • no more than one test in mathematical subjects
    • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
    • no more than one language.

The maximum score is 165.0.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in information networks.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

language, advanced syllabus

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Mathematical subject tests (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

chemistry

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Computer science

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in computer science.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Computer science

University of Helsinki

55

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics or grade E in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Computer science, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

55 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade B in advanced syllabus in mathematics or at least grade C in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Computer science, Kuopio

University of Eastern Finland

55 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade B in advanced syllabus in mathematics or at least grade C in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Information technology

University of Jyväskylä

55 (Includes direct admissions. For more information see below the table.)

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics or at least grade M in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Computer science

University of Oulu

55

No minimum requirements.

Computing sciences

University of Tampere

70

No minimum requirements.

Computer science

University of Turku

55

At least grade C in advanced syllabus in mathematics or grade E in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Datavetenskap (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

55

No minimum requirements.

Criteria for direct admission

Students are admitted directly to the degree programmes listed below. This means that applicants who have achieved a certain grade are admitted to the degree programme. The points system in certificate-based admissions and minimum requirements do not apply to direct admission.

University of Eastern Finland, Computer science, Joensuu

Applicants are admitted directly if they have at least grade E in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

University of Eastern Finland, Computer science, Kuopio

Applicants are admitted directly if they have at least grade E in advanced syllabus in mathematics.

The degree programme in computer science at the University of Jyväskylä admits all applicants who meet the minimum requirements and score at least 83 points in certificate-based admissions.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • and two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 132.7.

For more information about cooperation related to computer science entrance examinations between universities, visit  http://tkt-yhteisvalinta.fi/.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in computer science.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

chemistry

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Information systems

Quota and minimum requirements for degree programmes in information systems.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Information systems

University of Jyväskylä

51

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • English
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • and one subject for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 138.4.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in information systems.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

English (as one of the subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

English, advanced syllabus

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

English, intermediate syllabus

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

English, basic syllabus

28.2

23.5

18.8

14.1

9.4

4.7

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

One subject for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

chemistry

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7


Education, logopedia and psychology

Education

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in education.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Special education

University of Helsinki

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Home economics teacher

University of Helsinki

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Craft teacher

University of Helsinki

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Kindergarten teacher, Bachelor's degree

University of Helsinki

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Class teacher

University of Helsinki

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

General and adult education

University of Helsinki

60

No minimum requirements.

Allmän och vuxenpedagogik (in Swedish)

University of Helsinki

60

No minimum requirements.

Lärare inom småbarnspedagogik, Bachelor’s degree (in Swedish)

University of Helsinki

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Klasslärare (in Swedish)

University of Helsinki

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Expert in general and adult education, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

60

No minimum requirements.

Special needs teacher, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Special needs teacher and special needs class teacher, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Guidance counsellor and careers adviser, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Class teacher, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Home economics teacher, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Crafts teacher, multi-material crafts, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Kindergarten teacher, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Special education

University of Jyväskylä

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

General and adult education

University of Jyväskylä

60

No minimum requirements.

Education technology

University of Jyväskylä

55

No minimum requirements.

Class teacher

University of Jyväskylä

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Early childhood education

University of Jyväskylä

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Education

University of Lapland

60

No minimum requirements.

Class teacher

University of Lapland

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Special education

University of Oulu

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Educational sciences

University of Oulu

60

No minimum requirements.

Class teacher

University of Oulu

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Early childhood education

University of Oulu

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Lifelong learning and education

University of Tampere

40

No minimum requirements.

Class teacher

University of Tampere

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Early childhood education, Bachelor's degree

University of Tampere

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Educational sciences (education, adult education, special education)

University of Turku

60

No minimum requirements.

Subject teacher of crafts

University of Turku

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Kindergarten teacher, Bachelor's degree

University of Turku

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Class teacher, Rauma

University of Turku

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Class teacher, Turku

University of Turku

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Lärare inom småbarnspedagogik, Bachelor's degree, Vaasa (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Lärare inom småbarnspedagogik, språkbad, Bachelor's degree, Vaasa (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Klasslärare, Vaasa (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Klasslärare, språkbad, Vaasa (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Pedagogiskt ledarskap och utvecklingsarbete, Vaasa (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

No minimum requirements.

Speciallärare, Vaasa (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Slöjdvetenskap och hushållsvetenskap, Vaasa (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
  • and no more than one language.

The maximum score is 123.9.

For more information on cooperation related to admissions in the field of education, visit https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/verkostot/vakava.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in the field of education.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Logopedia

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in logopedia.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Logopedia

University of Helsinki

70

At least grade M in mother tongue.

Logopedia

University of Eastern Finland

70

At least grade M in mother tongue.

Logopedia

University of Oulu

70

At least grade M in mother tongue.

Logopedia

University of Tampere

70

At least grade M in mother tongue.

Logopedia

University of Turku

70

At least grade M in mother tongue.

Logopedi (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

70

At least grade M in mother tongue.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • no more than two tests in natural sciences and humanities
  • and no more than one language.

The maximum score is 148.4.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in logopedia.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than two)

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Psychology

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in psychology.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Psychology

University of Helsinki

60

No minimum requirements.

Psychology, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

60

No minimum requirements.

Psychology

University of Jyväskylä

60

No minimum requirements.

Psychology

University of Oulu

60

No minimum requirements.

Psychology

University of Tampere

60

No minimum requirements.

Psychology

University of Turku

60

No minimum requirements.

Psykologi (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • psychology
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
  • and no more than one language.

The maximum score is 157.9.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in psychology.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

psychology

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8


Business studies, business management and information technology, law, economics

Business studies

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in business studies.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Business studies

Aalto University

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Ekonomi, Helsinki (in Swedish)

Hanken School of Economics

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Ekonomi, Vaasa (in Swedish)

Hanken School of Economics

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Business studies, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Business studies, Kuopio

University of Eastern Finland

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Business studies

University of Jyväskylä

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Economics

University of Jyväskylä

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Business studies

LUT University

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Business studies

University of Oulu

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Business studies

University of Tampere

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Business studies, Pori

University of Turku

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Business studies, Turku

University of Turku

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Business studies

University of Vaasa

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Production economics and information technology

University of Vaasa

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Ekonomi (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • a language for which the applicant scores the highest points
  • and two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 154.0.

For more information about joint applications in the field of business studies, visit http://www.kauppatieteet.fi/.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in business studies.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

a language for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Business management and information technology

Quota and minimum requirements for degree programmes in business management and information technology.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Business administration and information technology, Kuopio

University of Eastern Finland

90

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Business administration and information technology, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

90

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus) passed acceptably.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • English
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • no more than one test in mathematical subjects
  • and one subject for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 166.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in business management and information technology.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

English (as one of the subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

English, advanced syllabus

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

English, intermediate syllabus

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

English, basic syllabus

28.2

23.5

18.8

14.1

9.4

4.7

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Mathematical subject tests (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

chemistry

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

One subject for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Law

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in law.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Juridik, Helsinki (in Swedish)

University of Helsinki

40

No minimum requirements.

Juridik, Vaasa (in Swedish)

University of Helsinki

40

No minimum requirements.

Law, Helsinki

University of Helsinki

40

No minimum requirements.

Law, Vaasa

University of Helsinki

40

No minimum requirements.

Law, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

40

No minimum requirements.

Law

University of Lapland

40

No minimum requirements.

Law

University of Turku

40

No minimum requirements.

Rättsnotarie, Bachelor's degree (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

40

No minimum requirements.


Degree programmes, field of social sciences

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Public law, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

75

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • and four subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 154.0.

For more information about joint applications in the field of law, visit http://www.kauppatieteet.fi/.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in law.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Four subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Economics

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in economics.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Economics

University of Helsinki

91

Passed advanced syllabus in mathematics acceptably or at least grade C in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Environmental and food economics

University of Helsinki

51

No minimum requirements.

Economics

University of Turku

54

Passed advanced syllabus in mathematics acceptably or at least grade C in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
  • and no more than one language.

The maximum score is 123.9.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in economics.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8


Languages

English

Quotas for degree programmes in English.

Degree programmes

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

English

University of Helsinki

51

English, culture and translation studies, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

51

English, subject teacher

University of Jyväskylä

51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

English

University of Jyväskylä

51

English, teacher education for language awareness and multilingualism

University of Jyväskylä

51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

English

University of Oulu

60

English

University of Tampere

51

English

University of Turku

51

Engelska språket och litteraturen (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

51

Minimum requirements
University of Helsinki, University of Eastern Finland, University of Oulu and University of Tampere

In matriculation examination, at least grade E in advanced syllabus in English.

In EB diploma

  • L1 syllabus in English passed or
  • at least grade 8.00 in L2 syllabus in English.

In IB diploma

  • A syllabus in English passed or
  • at least grade 6 in B syllabus in English.

In RP and DIA diplomas, at least grade 10 in A1 syllabus in English.

University of Jyväskylä

In matriculation examination, at least grade M in mother tongue and grade M in advanced syllabus in English.

In EB diploma

  • at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in English or
  • at least grade 7.00 in L2 syllabus in English andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language.

In IB diploma

  • at least grade 5 in A syllabus in English or
  • A syllabus in English passed andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 5 in B syllabus in English andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language.

In RP and DIA diplomas, at least grade 8 in A1 syllabus in English and at least grade 8 in Finnish as mother tongue or German as mother tongue.

University of Turku

In matriculation examination, at least grade E in advanced syllabus in English and grade M in mother tongue.

In EB diploma

  • at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in English or
  • at least grade 8.00 in L2 syllabus in English andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language.

In IB diploma

  • at least grade 5 in A syllabus in English or
  • A syllabus in English passed andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 6 in B syllabus in English andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language.

In RP and DIA diplomas, at least grade 10 in A1 syllabus in English and at least grade 8 in Finnish as mother tongue or German as mother tongue.

Åbo Akademi University

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • English, advanced syllabus
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in English.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

English, advanced syllabus

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7


Spanish

Quotas for degree programmes in Spanish.

Degree programmes

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Spanish

University of Helsinki

51

Spanish

University of Turku

51

Minimum requirements
University of Helsinki

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in advanced syllabus in Spanish or
  • at least grade E in basic syllabus in Spanish.

In EB diploma

  • passed syllabus L1 or L2 in Spanish or
  • at least grade 7.00 in L3 syllabus in Spanish or
  • at least grade 8.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in Spanish.

In IB diploma

  • A syllabus in Spanish passed or
  • at least grade 5 in B syllabus in Spanish or
  • at least grade 6 in AB syllabus in Spanish.
University of Turku

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in advanced syllabus in Spanish andat least grade M in mother tongue or
  • at least grade E in basic syllabus in Spanishandgrade M in mother tongue.

In EB diploma

  • at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in Spanish or
  • L2 syllabus in Spanish passed andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 7.00 in L3 syllabus in Spanish andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another languageor
  • at least grade 8.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in Spanish andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language.

In IB diploma

  • at least grade 5 in A syllabus in Spanish or
  • A syllabus in Spanish passed andat least grade 5 in the A syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 5 in B syllabus in Spanish andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another languageor
  • at least grade 6 in AB syllabus in Spanish andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language.
Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • Spanish
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in Spanish.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Spanish (one syllabus for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

Spanish, advanced syllabus

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Spanish, intermediate syllabus

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Spanish, basic syllabus

28.2

23.5

18.8

14.1

9.4

4.7

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Italian

Quota for the degree programme in Italian.

Degree programmes

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Italian

University of Helsinki

51

Minimum requirements
University of Helsinki

In matriculation examination, at least grade E in basic syllabus in Spanish.

In EB diploma

  • passed L1, L2 or L3 syllabus in Italian or
  • at least grade 8.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in Italian.

In IB diploma

  • passed A or B syllabus in Italian or
  • at least grade 6 in AB syllabus in Italian.
Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • Italian
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in Italian.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Italian (one of the syllabuses for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

Italian, advanced syllabus

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Italian, intermediate syllabus

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Italian, basic syllabus

28.2

23.5

18.8

14.1

9.4

4.7

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Italian for beginners

Quota and minimum requirements for beginner’s level degree programme in Italian.

Degree programmes

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Italian

University of Turku

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • a language for which the applicant scores the highest points
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 154.0.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programme in Italian for beginners.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Languages (one language for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

French

Quotas for degree programmes in French.

Degree programmes

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

French

University of Helsinki

51

French

University of Turku

51

Franska språket och litteraturen (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

Minimum requirements
University of Helsinki

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in advanced syllabus in French or
  • at least grade E in basic syllabus in French.

In EB diploma

  • passed syllabus L1 or L2 in French or
  • at least grade 7.00 in L3 syllabus in French or
  • at least grade 8.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in French.

In IB diploma

  • A syllabus in French passed or
  • at least grade 5 in B syllabus in French or
  • at least grade 6 in AB syllabus in French.

In RP and DIA diplomas

  • at least grade 8 in B1 syllabus in French or
  • at least grade 10 in B2 or B3 syllabus in French.
University of Turku

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade C in advanced syllabus in French and at least grade M in mother tongue or
  • at least grade M in basic syllabus in French and grade M in mother tongue.

In EB diploma

  • at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in French or
  • L2 syllabus in French passed and at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 6.00 in L3 syllabus in French and at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 7.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in French and at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language.

In IB diploma

  • at least grade 5 in A syllabus in French or
  • A syllabus in French passed and at least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 4 in B syllabus in French and at least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 5 in AB syllabus in French and at least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language.

In RP and DIA diplomas

  • at least grade 7 in B1 syllabus in French and at least grade 8 in Finnish as mother tongue or German as mother tongue or
  • at least grade 8 in B2 or B3 syllabus in French and at least grade 8 in Finnish as mother tongue or German as mother tongue.
Åbo Akademi University

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • French
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions in degree programmes in French.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

French (one of the syllabuses for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

French, advanced syllabus

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

French, intermediate syllabus

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

French, basic syllabus

28.2

23.5

18.8

14.1

9.4

4.7

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

French, direct admissions

Students are admitted directly to the degree programmes listed below. This means that applicants who have achieved a certain grade are admitted to the degree programme.

Quotas for direct admissions to degree programmes in French.

Degree programmes

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Romance philology

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 51

Romance philology, subject teacher

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

Romance philology, teacher education for language awareness and multilingualism

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

Criteria for direct admission
University of Jyväskylä

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in advanced syllabus in French andat least grade M in mother tongue or
  • at least grade E in basic syllabus in French andat least grade M in mother tongue.

In EB diploma

  • at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in French or
  • L2 syllabus in French passed andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 7.00 in L3 syllabus in French andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another languageor
  • at least grade 8.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in French andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language.

In IB diploma

  • at least grade 5 in A syllabus in French or
  • A syllabus in French passed andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 5 in B syllabus in French andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another languageor
  • at least grade 6 in AB syllabus in French andat least grade 5 in A syllabus of another language.

In RP and DIA diplomas

  • at least grade 8 in B1 syllabus in French and at least grade 8 in Finnish as mother tongue or German as mother tongue or
  • at least grade 10 in B2 or B3 syllabus in French and at least grade 8 in Finnish as mother tongue or German as mother tongue.


Swedish

Quotas for degree programmes in Swedish.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Scandinavian languages (Swedish as a second national language)

University of Helsinki

51

Swedish, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

75

Swedish

University of Oulu

60

Scandinavian languages

University of Tampere

54

Scandinavian languages

University of Turku

51

Minimum requirements
University of Helsinki

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in advanced syllabus in Swedish as a second national language or
  • at least grade E in intermediate syllabus in Swedish as a second national language.

In EB diploma

  • passed L2 syllabus in Swedish or
  • at least grade 7.00 in ONL syllabus in Swedish or
  • at least grade 9.00 in L3 syllabus in Swedish.

In IB diploma, at least grade 5 in B syllabus in Swedish.

In RP and DIA diplomas, at least grade 8 in B1 syllabus in Swedish.

University of Eastern Finland, University of Oulu, University of Tampere

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in advanced or intermediate syllabus in Swedish or
  • at least grade C in Swedish as mother tongue or Swedish as a second language.

In EB diploma

  • at least grade 6.00 in L1 or L2 syllabus in Swedish or
  • at least grade 7.00 in ONL syllabus in Swedish or
  • at least grade 7.00 in L3 syllabus in Swedish.

In IB diploma

  • at least grade 4 in A syllabus in Swedish or
  • at least grade 5 in B syllabus in Swedish.

In RP and DIA diplomas, at least grade 8 in B1 syllabus in Swedish.

University of Turku, Scandinavian languages, applicants who have taken the test in Finnish as mother tongue, Sámi as mother tongue or Finnish as a second language

in matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in advanced syllabus in Swedish andat least grade M in mother tongue or
  • at least grade E in intermediate syllabus in Swedish andat least grade M in mother tongue.

In EB diploma

  • L2 syllabus in Swedish passed andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in Finnish or
  • at least grade 7.00 in ONL syllabus in Swedish andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in Finnish or
  • at least grade 8.00 in L3 syllabus in Swedish andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in Finnish.

In IB diploma

at least grade 5 in B syllabus in Swedish and at least grade 5 in A syllabus in Finnish.

In RP and DIA diplomas

at least grade 10 in B1 syllabus in Swedish. Additionally, at least grade 8 in Finnish as mother tongue.

University of Turku, Scandinavian languages, applicants who have taken the test in Swedish as mother tongue or Swedish as a second language

In matriculation examination, at least grade M in Swedish as mother tongue.

In EB diploma, at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in Swedish.

In IB diploma, at least grade 5 in A syllabus in Swedish.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue(in the degree programme at the University of Helsinki, only the Finnish as mother tongue syllabus is accepted as mother tongue.)
  • Swedish or Finnish
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in Swedish.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Swedish or Finnish (one syllabus for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

Swedish or Finnish, advanced syllabus

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Swedish or Finnish, intermediate syllabus

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Swedish or Finnish, basic syllabus

28.2

23.5

18.8

14.1

9.4

4.7

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Swedish, direct admissions

Students are admitted directly to the degree programmes listed below. This means that applicants who have achieved a certain grade are admitted to the degree programme.

Quotas for direct admissions to degree programmes in Swedish.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Swedish

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 51

Swedish, subject teacher

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

Swedish, teacher education for language awareness and multilingualism

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

Criteria for direct admission
University of Jyväskylä, applicants who took the test in Finnish as mother tongue

in matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in advanced syllabus in Swedish andat least grade M in Finnish as mother tongue or
  • at least grade L in intermediate syllabus in Swedish andat least grade M in Finnish as mother tongue.

In EB diploma

  • L2 syllabus in Swedish passed andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in Finnish or
  • at least grade 7.00 in ONL syllabus in Swedish andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in Finnish or
  • at least grade 9.00 in L3 syllabus in Swedish andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in Finnish.

In IB diploma

  • A syllabus in Swedish passed andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in Finnish or
  • at least grade 5 in B syllabus in Swedish andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in Finnish.

In RP and DIA diplomas, at least grade 8 in B1 syllabus in Swedish and at least grade 8 in Finnish as mother tongue.

University of Jyväskylä, applicants who took the test in Swedish as mother tongue

in matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in Swedish as mother tongue andat least grade M in advanced syllabus in Finnish or
  • at least grade M in Swedish as mother tongue andat least grade L in intermediate syllabus in Finnish.

In EB diploma

  • at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in Swedish andL2 syllabus in Finnish passed or
  • at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in Swedish andat least grade 7.00 in ONL syllabus in Finnish or
  • at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in Swedish andat least grade 9.00 in L3 syllabus in Finnish.

In IB diploma

  • at least grade 5 in A syllabus in Swedish andA syllabus in Finnish passed or
  • at least grade 5 in A syllabus in Swedish andat least grade 5 in B syllabus in Finnish.
University of Jyväskylä, applicants who took the test in Finnish as a second language
  • At least grade M in advanced syllabus in Swedish andat least grade L in Finnish as a second language or
  • at least grade L in intermediate syllabus in Swedish andL in Finnish as a second language.
Applicants who took the test in Swedish as a second language
  • At least grade L in Swedish as a second language andat least grade M in advanced syllabus in Finnish or
  • grade L in Swedish as a second language andgrade L in intermediate syllabus in Finnish.
University of Jyväskylä, applicants who took the tests in Swedish and Finnish as mother tongue

at least grade M in Swedish as mother tongue and at least grade M in Finnish as mother tongue.

Swedish (in Swedish)

Quotas for degree programmes in Swedish taught in Swedish.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Nordiska språk (svenska som modersmål) och nordisk litteratur (in Swedish)

University of Helsinki

51

Svenska språket (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

Minimum requirements
University of Helsinki

At least grade M in Swedish as mother tongue.

Åbo Akademi University

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in Swedish as mother tongue or Swedish as a second language or
  • at least grade M in advanced syllabus in Swedish or
  • at least grade E in intermediate syllabus in Swedish.

In EB diploma

  • at least grade 7.00 in L1 or L2 syllabus in Swedish or
  • at least grade 7.00 in ONL syllabus in Swedish or
  • at least grade 8.00 in L3 syllabus in Swedish.

In IB diploma

  • at least grade 5 in A syllabus in Swedish or
  • at least grade 6 in B syllabus in Swedish.

In RP and DIA diplomas

at least grade 10 in B1 syllabus in Swedish.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue(in the degree programme at the University of Helsinki, only the syllabus in Swedish as mother tongue will be accepted as mother tongue.)
  • a language for which the applicant scores the highest points
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 154.0.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in Swedish taught in Swedish.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

a language for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

German

Quotas for degree programmes in German.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

German

University of Helsinki

51

German language and culture

University of Oulu

60

German

University of Tampere

54

German

University of Turku

51

Tyska språket och litteraturen (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

Minimum requirements
University of Helsinki

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in advanced syllabus in German,
  • at least grade E in basic syllabus in German.

In EB diploma

  • passed syllabus L1 or L2 in German or
  • at least grade 7.00 in L3 syllabus in German or
  • at least grade 8.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in German.

In IB diploma

  • A syllabus in German passed or
  • at least grade 5 in B syllabus in German or
  • at least grade 6 in AB syllabus in German.

In RP and DIA diplomas, passed German.

University of Oulu and University of Tampere

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade C in advanced syllabus in German or
  • at least grade M in basic syllabus in German.

In EB diploma

  • passed syllabus L1 or L2 in German or
  • at least grade 6.00 in L3 syllabus in German or
  • at least grade 7.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in German.

In IB diploma

  • A syllabus in German passed or
  • at least grade 4 in B syllabus in German or
  • at least grade 5 in AB syllabus in German.

In RP and DIA diplomas, passed German.

University of Turku

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade C in advanced syllabus in German andat least grade M in mother tongue or
  • at least grade M in basic syllabus in Germanandgrade M in mother tongue.

In EB diploma

  • at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in German or
  • L2 syllabus in German passed andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 6.00 in L3 syllabus in German andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another languageor
  • at least grade 7.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in German andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language.

In IB diploma

  • at least grade 5 in A syllabus in German or
  • A syllabus in German passed andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 4 in B syllabus in German andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another languageor
  • at least grade 5 in AB syllabus in German andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language.

In RP and DIA diplomas

  • at least grade 8 in German or
  • passed German and at least grade 8 in Finnish as mother tongue.
Åbo Akademi University

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • German
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in German.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

German (one syllabus for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

German, advanced syllabus

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

German, intermediate syllabus

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

German, basic syllabus

28.2

23.5

18.8

14.1

9.4

4.7

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

German, direct admissions

Students are admitted directly to the degree programmes listed below. This means that applicants who have achieved a certain grade are admitted to the degree programme.

Quotas for direct admissions to degree programmes in German.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

German language and culture

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 51

German language and culture, subject teacher

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

German language and culture, teacher education for language awareness and multilingualism

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

Criteria for direct admission
University of Jyväskylä

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in advanced syllabus in German andat least grade M in mother tongue or
  • at least grade E in basic syllabus in Germanandgrade M in mother tongue.

In EB diploma

  • at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in German or
  • L2 syllabus in German passed andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 7.00 in L3 syllabus in German andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another languageor
  • at least grade 8.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in German andat least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language.

In IB diploma

  • at least grade 5 in A syllabus in German or
  • A syllabus in German passed andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 5 in B syllabus in German andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another languageor
  • at least grade 6 in AB syllabus in German andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language.

In RP and DIA diplomas

  • at least grade 8 in German or
  • passed German and at least grade 8 in Finnish as mother tongue.

Finnish

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in Finnish.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Finnish language and culture

University of Helsinki

30

At least grade M in Finnish as a second language.

Finnish, Finno-Ugrian languages and cultures and Finnish literature

University of Helsinki

51

At least grade M in Finnish as mother tongue.

Finnish language and literature, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

53

Passed Finnish as mother tongue or passed Finnish as a second language.

Finnish

University of Jyväskylä

51

At least grade M in Finnish as mother tongue or at least grade L in Finnish as a second language or at least grade L in Finnish as a second national language.

Finnish language and literature, subject teacher

University of Jyväskylä

51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

At least grade M in Finnish as mother tongue or at least grade L in Finnish as a second language or at least grade L in Finnish as a second national language.

Finnish language and literature

University of Oulu

60

at least grade M in Finnish as mother tongue or at least grade M in Finnish as a second language.

Finnish

University of Tampere

51

at least grade M in Finnish as mother tongue or at least grade E in Finnish as a second language.

Finnish and Finno-Ugric language studies

University of Turku

51

at least grade M in Finnish as mother tongue or at least grade M in Sámi as mother tongue.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue(Note the exceptions for University of Helsinki.)
  • a language for which the applicant scores the highest points
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 154.0.

In the degree programme “Finnish language and culture” at the University of Helsinki, only the syllabus in Finnish as a second language will be accepted as mother tongue.

In the degree programme “Finnish, Finno-Ugrian languages and cultures and Finnish literature”  at the University of Helsinki, only the syllabus in Finnish as mother tongue will be accepted as mother tongue.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in Finnish.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

a language for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Finnish (in Swedish)

Quota and minimum requirements for degree programme in Finnish taught in Swedish.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Finska språket (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • second national language: Finnish or Swedish
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programme in Finnish taught in Swedish.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Finnish or Swedish as a second national language (one language for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

second national language, advanced syllabus

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

second national language, intermediate syllabus

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Russian

Quotas for degree programmes in Russian.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Russian as a foreign language

University of Helsinki

51

Russian, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

52

Russian

University of Tampere

51

Minimum requirements
University of Helsinki

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in advanced syllabus in Russian andat least grade M in Finnish as mother tongue or Swedish as mother tongue or
  • at least grade E in basic syllabus in Russian andat least grade M in Finnish as mother tongue or Swedish as mother tongue.

In EB diploma, at least grade 8.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in Russian and at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in Finnish or L1 syllabus in Swedish.

In IB diploma

  • A syllabus in Russian passed andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in Finnish or A syllabus in Swedish or
  • At least grade 5 in B syllabus in Russian andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in Finnish or Swedish or
  • At least grade 6 in AB syllabus in Russian andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in Finnish or Swedish.

In RP and DIA diplomas, at least grade 10 in B2 or B3 syllabus in Russian and at least grade 8 in Finnish as mother tongue.

University of Eastern Finland, University of Tampere

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade C in advanced syllabus in Russian or
  • at least grade M in basic syllabus in Russian.

In EB diploma, at least grade 7.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in Russian.

In IB diploma

  • A syllabus in Russian passed or
  • at least grade 4 in B syllabus in Russian or
  • at least grade 5 in AB syllabus in Russian.

In RP and DIA diplomas, at least grade 8 in B2 or B3 syllabus in Russian.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • Russian
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in Russian.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Russian (one of the syllabuses for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

Russian, advanced syllabus

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Russian, intermediate syllabus

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

Russian, basic syllabus

28.2

23.5

18.8

14.1

9.4

4.7

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Russian, direct admissions

Students are admitted directly to the degree programmes listed below. This means that applicants who have achieved a certain grade are admitted to the degree programme.

Quotas for direct admissions to degree programmes in Russian.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Russian language and culture

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 51

Russian language and culture, subject teacher

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

Russian, teacher education for language awareness and multilingualism

University of Jyväskylä

No less than 51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

Criteria for direct admission
University of Jyväskylä

In matriculation examination

  • at least grade M in advanced syllabus in Russian andat least grade M in mother tongue or
  • at least grade E in basic syllabus in Russian andgrade M in mother tongue.

In EB diploma, at least grade 8.00 in L4 or L5 syllabus in Russian and at least grade 7.00 in L1 syllabus in another language.

In IB diploma

  • at least grade 5 in A syllabus in Russian or
  • A syllabus in Russian passed andat least grade 5 in the A syllabus in another language or
  • at least grade 5 in B syllabus in Russian andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another languageor
  • at least grade 6 in AB syllabus in Russian andat least grade 5 in A syllabus in another language.

In RP and DIA diplomas, at least grade 10 in B2 or B3 syllabus in Russian and at least grade 8 in Finnish as mother tongue or German as mother tongue.

Russian, for beginners

Quota and minimum requirements for beginner’s level degree programme in Russian.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Ryska språket och litteraturen (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • a language for which the applicant scores the highest points
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 154.0.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions in degree programmes in Russian for beginners.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Languages (one language for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7


Other languages 1

Quota and minimum requirements for degree programmes in the Other languages 1 section.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Classical languages and antiquity

University of Turku

51

At least grade M in mother tongue.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • a language for which the applicant scores the highest points
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 154.0.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in the section Other languages 1.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Languages (one language for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Other languages 2

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in the section Other languages 2.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Sign language

University of Jyväskylä

51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

At least grade M in mother tongue.

Sámi language, Inari Sámi

University of Oulu

60

Inari Sámi as mother tongue or at least grade C in basic syllabus in Inari Sámi.

Sámi language, Northern Sámi

University of Oulu

60

At least grade C in Northern Sámi as mother tongue or at least grade E in basic syllabus in Northern Sámi.

Sámi language, Skolt Sámi

University of Oulu

60

Skolt Sámi as mother tongue or at least grade C in basic syllabus in Skolt Sámi.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • and four subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 154.0.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in the section Other languages 2.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Four subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Other languages 3

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in the section Other languages 3.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

World languages and language studies

University of Helsinki

51

No minimum requirements.

Chinese

University of Turku

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • a language for which the applicant scores the highest points
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in the section Other languages 3.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Languages (one language for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

language, intermediate syllabus

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

language, basic syllabus

28.2

23.5

18.8

14.1

9.4

4.7

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7


Comparative literature, cultural and arts research, Sámi culture

Comparative literature

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in comparative literature.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Comparative literature

University of Jyväskylä

51

At least grade M in mother tongue.

Comparative literature

University of Tampere

53

At least grade M in mother tongue.

Comparative literature

University of Turku

51

At least grade M in Finnish as mother tongue.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • and four subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 154.0.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in comparative literature.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Four subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

 

Cultural and arts research

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in cultural and arts research

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Cultural studies

University of Helsinki

60

No minimum requirements.

Art studies

University of Helsinki

51

No minimum requirements.

Cultural research, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

60

No minimum requirements.

Cultures, communities and change

University of Jyväskylä

60

No minimum requirements.

Musicology

University of Jyväskylä

60

No minimum requirements.

Art history and art education

University of Jyväskylä

60

No minimum requirements.

Information studies

University of Oulu

60

No minimum requirements.

Cultural anthropology and archaeology

University of Oulu

60

No minimum requirements.

Cultural research

University of Turku

60

No minimum requirements.

Cultural production and landscape studies, Pori

University of Turku

60

No minimum requirements.

Media studies, musicology and arts studies

University of Turku

60

No minimum requirements.

Kultur, historia och filosofi (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • and four subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 154.0.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system for direct admissions to degree programmes in cultural and arts research

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Four subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

 

Sámi culture

Quota and minimum requirements for degree programme in Sámi culture.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Sámi culture

University of Oulu

60

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • Sámi or Finnish
  • and three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 159.7.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programme in Sámi culture.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Sámi or Finnish

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Three subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7


Sports

Social sciences of sport

Quota and minimum requirements for degree programme in social sciences of sport.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Social sciences of sport

University of Jyväskylä

55 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • philosophy or history or health education or social studies
  • advanced or intermediate syllabus in onelanguage in which the applicant scores the highest points
  • and one subject for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 131.4.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programme in social sciences of sport.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

philosophy or history or health education or social studies

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Languages (one language for which the applicant scores the highest points)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

One subject for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

 

Biology of physical activity

Quota and minimum requirements for degree programme in biology of physical activity.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Biology of physical activity

University of Jyväskylä

55 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • physics or biology
  • chemistry or health education
  • and mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

The maximum score is 139.0.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programme in sports biology.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

physics or biology

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

chemistry or health education

32.3

26.9

21.5

16.2

10.8

5.4

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7


Sport pedagogy

Quota and minimum requirements for degree programme in sport pedagogy.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Sport pedagogy

University of Jyväskylä

55 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates.)

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • health education
  • and two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.

The maximum score is 131.4.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programme in sport pedagogy.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

health education

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Two subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7


Agricultural sciences, Forest sciences

Agricultural sciences

Quota and minimum requirements for degree programme in agricultural sciences.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Agricultural sciences

University of Helsinki

51

No minimum requirements.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • and three of the following subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points:
    • no more than one test in mathematical subjects
    • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
    • no more than one language.

The maximum score is 159.5.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programme in agricultural sciences.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

39.7

33.1

26.4

19.8

13.2

6.6

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Mathematical subject tests (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

physics

31.7

26.5

21.2

15.9

10.6

5.3

chemistry

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

26.8

22.4

17.9

13.4

8.9

4.5

philosophy

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

history

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

geography

22.0

18.3

14.7

11.0

7.3

3.7

psychology

24.6

20.5

16.4

12.3

8.2

4.1

health education

13.9

11.5

9.2

6.9

4.6

2.3

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

19.6

16.3

13.1

9.8

6.5

3.3

social studies

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

16.0

13.3

10.7

8.0

5.3

2.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

 

Forest sciences

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in forest sciences.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Forest sciences

University of Helsinki

51

No minimum requirements.

Forest sciences, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

53

Passed advanced syllabus in mathematics acceptably or at least grade C in basic syllabus in mathematics.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to four subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)
  • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
  • and no more than one language.

The maximum score is 123.9.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in forest sciences.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8


Arts

Certificate-based admissions are not used in degree programmes in arts. Applicants are admitted on the basis of the combined score of their certificate and entrance examination points, or purely on the basis of their success in the entrance examination.


Communication studies, social sciences

Communication studies

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in communication studies.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Journalism

University of Jyväskylä

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Communication

University of Jyväskylä

51 (Applicants are selected for an aptitude test based on certificates)

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Information studies

University of Tampere

53

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Journalism

University of Tampere

52

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Media studies

University of Tampere

53

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Communication

University of Tampere

53

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Communication studies

University of Vaasa

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • philosophy or history or psychology or social studies(Note exceptions for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas.)
  • and three of the following subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points:
    • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
    • no more than one language.
    • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

The maximum score is 157.9.

Instead of the subjects included in the group ”philosophy or history or psychology or social studies”, in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas the applicants score points for the following subjects:

  • In EB diploma, philosophy, history, psychology or economics
  • In IB diploma, philosophy, history, psychology, global politics or economics
  • In RP diploma, history
  • In DIA diploma, philosophy, history or economics.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in communication studies.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

philosophy or history or psychology or social studies

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

 

Social sciences

Quotas and minimum requirements for degree programmes in social sciences.

Degree programme

University

Share of students admitted based on certificates (%)

Minimum requirements

Politics and communication

University of Helsinki

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Social sciences: social psychology, sociology and social policy

University of Helsinki

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Social sciences: social work

University of Helsinki

54

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Society and change

University of Helsinki

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Samhällsvetenskaper, ansökningsmålet samhällsvetenskaper (in Swedish)

University of Helsinki, Swedish School of Social Science

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Samhällsvetenskaper, ansökningsmålet socialt arbete (in Swedish)

University of Helsinki, Swedish School of Social Science

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Social work, Kuopio

University of Eastern Finland

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Social sciences, Joensuu

University of Eastern Finland

53

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Social sciences, Kuopio

University of Eastern Finland

53

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Social work

University of Jyväskylä

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Social sciences and philosophy

University of Jyväskylä

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Administrative science, leadership psychology and management

University of Lapland

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Tourism research

University of Lapland

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Political sciences and sociology

University of Lapland

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Social work

University of Lapland

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Administrative sciences

University of Tampere

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Politics

University of Tampere

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Social work

University of Tampere

52

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Social research

University of Tampere

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Political history and political science

University of Turku

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Social sciences

University of Turku

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Social work

University of Turku

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Administrative sciences

University of Vaasa

51

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Samhällsvetenskaper, Vaasa (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Samhällsvetenskaper, Turku (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Socialvetenskaper, Vaasa (in Swedish)

Åbo Akademi University

60

At least grade C in mother tongue.

Points system in certificate-based admissions

Applicants can score points for up to five subjects, which are:

  • mother tongue
  • philosophy or history or psychology or social studies(Note exceptions for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas.)
  • and three of the following subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points:
    • no more than one test in natural sciences and humanities
    • no more than one language.
    • mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

The maximum score is 157.9.

Instead of the subjects included in the group ”philosophy or history or psychology or social studies”, in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas the applicants score points for the following subjects:

  • In EB diploma, philosophy, history, psychology or economics
  • In IB diploma, philosophy, history, psychology, global politics or economics
  • In RP diploma, history
  • In DIA diploma, philosophy, history or economics.

See the end of the page for instructions for reading the scoring table for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas, see the end of the page for instructions for interpreting the scoring table.

Points system in certificate-based admissions to degree programmes in social sciences.

Subject

Grade

Subjects that count towards all applicants’ scores

L

E

M

C

B

A

mother tongue

33.0

27.5

22.0

16.5

11.0

5.5

philosophy or history or psychology or social studies

34.0

28.3

22.7

17.0

11.3

5.7

Tests in natural sciences and humanities (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

biology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

philosophy

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

physics

26.5

22.0

17.6

13.2

8.8

4.4

history

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

chemistry

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

geography

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

psychology

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

health education

17.3

14.4

11.5

8.7

5.8

2.9

religion or culture, worldview and ethics

24.5

20.4

16.3

12.2

8.2

4.1

social studies

20.0

16.7

13.3

10.0

6.7

3.3

Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

22.4

18.6

14.9

11.2

7.5

3.7

Languages (no more than one)

L

E

M

C

B

A

language, advanced syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

language, intermediate syllabus

25.1

20.9

16.8

12.6

8.4

4.2

language, basic syllabus

22.6

18.9

15.1

11.3

7.5

3.8

Mathematics (advanced or basic syllabus)

L

E

M

C

B

A

mathematics, advanced syllabus

36.1

30.0

24.0

18.0

12.0

6.0

mathematics, basic syllabus

28.3

23.6

18.9

14.1

9.4

4.7

Instructions for interpreting the tables

Instructions for interpreting the points tables

  • In certificate-based admissions, the number of matriculation examination subjects for which the applicants score points vary by degree programme. A maximum of six matriculation examination subjects can be taken into account.
  • The degree programmes can specify one or several minimum requirements. Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements can be admitted in certificate-based admissions.
  • In all degree programmes, applicants score points for mother tongue.

    • As mother tongue is accepted Finnish as mother tongue, Swedish as mother tongue, Sámi as mother tongue, Finnish as a second language and Swedish as a second language.

    • Some degree programmes have specific requirements concerning the mother tongue syllabus. These exceptions are included in the information on the degree programmes in question.

    • If the applicant has taken the test in two native-level languages, one of them is taken into account as an advanced syllabus in a language.

  • The degree programmes have specified the subjects for which applicants score points in addition to mother tongue.
  • An applicant may only score points once for each subject. In mathematics, an applicant may score points either for the advanced syllabus or the basic syllabus.
  • If an applicant has taken the test in syllabuses of the same level in several languages (advanced, intermediate, basic) and the points system specified by the degree programme allows this, the applicant may score points for several languages.
    • Example: In certificate-based admissions to the degree programme, five subjects are taken into account, consisting of mother tongue and any other four subjects. The applicant has taken the matriculation examination tests in Finnish as mother tongue, advanced syllabus in Swedish, advanced syllabus in English, basic syllabus in French and biology. In certificate-based admissions to the degree programme in question, the applicant scores points for all subjects in which they have taken the test.
  • An applicant who has not taken all the subjects specified by the degree programme may be admitted in certificate-based admissions if they score enough points for other subjects.
  • Applicants score points for tests in natural sciences and humanities taken in 2006 and later. No points are awarded for tests in natural sciences and humanities taken before 2006.
  • The points scored in certificate-based admissions are calculated based on the degree programme’s admission criteria, using the combination of subjects for which the applicant scores the highest points.
  • If the applicant has completed not only an EB, IB, RP or DIA diploma but also the Finnish matriculation examination or individual matriculation examination tests, their points are calculated based on the combination for which they score the highest points.

Minimum requirements

A minimum requirement means passing a certain matriculation examination test or achieving a certain grade in it. The applicant can only participate in certificate-based admissions to a degree programme if they meet the minimum requirements. The degree programme may have set one or several minimum requirements for certificate-based admissions. The minimum requirements are set out in connection with each degree programme.

Minimum requirements, example 1

If the minimum requirement for a degree programme is achieving grade M in chemistry, the applicant has to achieve at least grade M in the matriculation examination test. If the applicant has not taken the test in chemistry or their grade in this test is A, B or C, they cannot be admitted in certificate-based admissions to the degree programme in question.

Minimum requirements, example 2

If mother tongue has been specified as a minimum requirement, it means the test in Finnish as mother tongue, Swedish as mother tongue, Sámi as mother tongue, Finnish as a second language or Swedish as a second language. If Finnish as mother tongue, Swedish as mother tongue or Sámi as mother tongue has been specified as a minimum requirement, this only refers to the test in mother tongue syllabus of the language in question, and an applicant who has taken the test in Finnish as a second language or Swedish as a second language does not meet the requirement.

Direct admissions

In some degree programmes, direct admissions can be used instead of, or in addition to, scoring points for certificate grades. Direct admission means certificate-based admission in which the study right is granted directly on the basis of the grade achieved in a certain subject.

Right to study

If the applicant has been granted a right to study in a degree programme in higher education institutions’ joint application system, as a rule they have a right to complete both a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree. In some exceptional cases, the right to study is only granted for completing a Bachelor's degree (including Kindergarten teacher education). If the degree programme only grants a right to study for a Bachelor's degree, this is mentioned in connection with the information on the degree programme in question.

Language proficiency requirement

The applicant must prove their Finnish or Swedish proficiency at the application stage. The language proficiency cannot be demonstrated in an entrance examination. The information on the matriculation examination is usually sufficient to prove Finnish or Swedish proficiency, and there is no need for the applicant to submit a separate certificate of it. If the applicant has to produce a separate certificate as proof of their language proficiency, a request to attach this certificate will come up in the application form. The methods for proving language proficiency are explained on each university’s website.

When applying to degree programmes taught in English, proof of English proficiency must be provided.

Points for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

To be noted in points scored for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas

In certificate-based admissions, the grades achieved in a European Baccalaureate (EB) and International Baccalaureate (IB) as well as a Reifeprüfung (RP) diploma and Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) diploma completed in Finland are converted into corresponding Finnish matriculation examination grades. For these correspondences, see the section on each degree programme.

To be noted in points scored for EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas:

  • Points for subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas that do not have equivalents in the Finnish matriculation examination are scored as set out in the section Other natural science and humanities subjects in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas.
  • The minimum requirements of the degree programmes are given as Finnish matriculation examination grades in connection with the criteria for certificate-based admissions. As a rule, grades and points achieved in EB, IB, RP and DIA diplomas are also converted into corresponding Finnish matriculation examination grades when examining the fulfilment of minimum requirements. Some of the degree programmes in languages are an exception to this rule, and in these cases, the minimum requirements are given separately as EB, IB, RP and DIA diploma grades and points in connection with the criteria for certificate-based admissions.

European Baccalaureate (EB)

To assess EB diplomas, two recommendation on correspondence are used: for those who took the diploma in 2021 and later, the new recommendation is followed, and the old recommendation is applied to those who took the diploma in 2020 or earlier.

The grades of Final marks included in the EB diploma correspond to Finnish matriculation examination grades as set out in the following tables.

Final mark grade in EB diplomaCorresponding matriculation examination grade
9,00–10,00laudatur (L)
8,00–8,99eximia cum laude approbatur (E)
7,00–7,99magna cum laude approbatur (M)
6,00–6,99cum laude approbatur (C)
5,50–5,99lubenter approbatur (B)
5,00–5,49approbatur (A)

The correspondence of grades in this table applies to applicants who have taken the diploma in 2021 and later.

Final mark grade in EB diplomaCorresponding matriculation examination grade
9,00–10,00laudatur (L)
8,00–8,99eximia cum laude approbatur (E)
7,00–7,99magna cum laude approbatur (M)
6,00–6,99cum laude approbatur (C)
5,00–5,99lubenter approbatur (B)
4,00–4,99approbatur (A)

In the points system of certificate-based admissions, the subjects in EB diploma correspond to Finnish matriculation examination subjects as follows.

EB diploma subjectCorresponding matriculation examination subject
L1 syllabus in a languagemother tongue
L2 syllabus in a languageadvanced syllabus in a language
L3 syllabus in a language,
Other National Language		intermediate syllabus in a language
L4 syllabus in a language,
L5 syllabus in a language		basic syllabus
advanced syllabus in mathematics (5h)advanced syllabus in mathematics
basic syllabus in mathematics (3h)basic syllabus in mathematics

Points for natural sciences and humanities subjects in EB diploma are scored as shown in the scoring tables of each degree programme.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

The grades of tests included in the IB diploma correspond to Finnish matriculation examination grades as set out in the following tables.

Correspondence of grades.

Test grade in IB diploma

Corresponding matriculation examination grade

7

laudatur (L)

6

eximia cum laude approbatur (E)

5

magna cum laude approbatur (M)

4

cum laude approbatur (C)

3

lubenter approbatur (B)

2

approbatur (A)

In the points system of certificate-based admissions, the subjects in IB diploma tests correspond to Finnish matriculation examination subjects as follows.

Correspondence of subjects.

IB diploma subject

Corresponding matriculation examination subject

A syllabus in a language

mother tongue

A syllabus in a language (not the same as mother tongue),
B syllabus in English

advanced syllabus

other B syllabuses in languages

intermediate syllabus

AB syllabus in a language

basic syllabus

Mathematics: Analysis and approaches HL,
Mathematics: Applications and interpretation HL,
Mathematics: Analysis and approaches SL
Further Mathematics,
Mathematics HL,
Mathematics SL,
Mathematical methods

advanced syllabus in mathematics

Mathematics: Applications and interpretation SL,
Mathematical Studies

basic syllabus in mathematics

Points for natural sciences and humanities subjects in an IB diploma are scored as shown in the scoring tables of each degree programme.

Reifeprüfung (RP) and Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) diplomas

The scores for tests included in the RP and DIA diplomas correspond to Finnish matriculation examination grades as set out in the following tables.

Correspondence of grades.

Test score in RP and DIA diplomas

Corresponding matriculation examination grade

13–15

laudatur (L)

10–12

eximia cum laude approbatur (E)

8–9

magna cum laude approbatur (M)

7

cum laude approbatur (C)

5–6

lubenter approbatur (B)

4

approbatur (A)

In the points system of certificate-based admissions, the subjects in RP and DIA diploma tests correspond to Finnish matriculation examination subjects as follows.

Correspondence of subjects.

RP and DIA diploma subject

Corresponding matriculation examination subject

mother tongue, Finnish or German

mother tongue

Finnish or German (not the same as mother tongue), English

advanced syllabus in a language

B1 syllabus in a language

intermediate syllabus in a language

B2 or B3 syllabus in a language

basic syllabus in a language

mathematics

advanced syllabus in mathematics

mathematics in a certificate of correspondence

basic syllabus in mathematics

The points for natural sciences and humanities subjects in RP and DIA diplomas are awarded as set out in the scoring tables of the degree programmes.

If the subjects for which points are scored are not included in the subjects the applicant has taken for the diplomas, the points will be based on a certificate of correspondence issued by Deutche Schule Helsinki.

 




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