Applying to bachelor's programmes
When can I apply?
There are two application periods for Bachelor's programmes:
October - Rolling admission
International Business Management – One applicant group: SAT- or ACT -based selection.
January - Joint application
Computer Science and Engineering – Two applicant groups: SAT-based selection and certificate-based selection
Electronics and Communications Engineering – Two applicant groups: SAT-based selection and certificate-based selection
Software Engineering and Information Systems – Two applicant groups: SAT-based selection and certificate-based selection
International Business Management – One applicant group: Certificate-based selection
Am I eligible to apply?
You are eligible to apply if your qualification gives you eligibility for higher education studies at a research university in the country where it was awarded. Your eligibility depends on your educational background.
Check the eligibility requirements for your qualification before applying.
Do I meet the English language requirements?
You must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to apply to a Bachelor's programme. English proficiency can be demonstrated through certain types of previous education or with an accepted English language test. The required form of proof depends on your educational background.
How do I apply?
You apply to the University of Oulu through the national Studyinfo.fi application system.
October – Rolling admission
Apply directly to the University of Oulu through its own Rolling admission process.
January – Joint application
Apply through the national Joint application, where you can apply to up to six degree programmes at different higher education institutions with one application form.
What documents do I need?
The supporting documents you need to submit during the application period depend on the Bachelor's programme you are applying to and your educational background.
Check the application document requirements before applying.
If you are admitted, you must submit verified versions of the documents you submitted with your application by the specified deadline. This requirement applies to all admitted applicants.
How are students selected?
Rolling admission
- Selection is based solely on SAT or ACT results.
- Applicants with both Finnish and international qualifications may apply through this route.
Joint application
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Selection is based on certificate-based selection and, for ICT programmes, SAT results.
Please note: The Bachelor's Programme in International Business Management is available through certificate-based selection only. If you have an international qualification or a Finnish qualification that is not eligible for certificate-based selection, please apply through Rolling Admission.
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Applicants eligible for certificate-based selection must have completed, or be completing, one of the following qualifications: the Finnish Matriculation Examination, International Baccalaureate (IB), European Baccalaureate (EB), or Reifeprüfung (RP) / Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) completed in Finland.
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Applicants are ranked according to their SAT results or certificate-based selection points, depending on the admissions route.
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Study places are offered according to applicants' ranking and the programme-specific selection criteria.
- Applicants who have both a SAT score and a qualification that makes them eligible for certificate-based selection are automatically considered through both selection methods. Applicants do not need to select a queue themselves, as the Studyinfo system automatically assigns them to the selection method that produces the best outcome based on their results.
All applicants in both application periods must meet the general eligibility requirements and the required level of English language proficiency.
How much are the tuition fees?
Are there any scholarships available?
Bachelor's degree programmes offer an Early Bird discount for applicants who pay their tuition fee within the specified timeframe. In addition, students may receive partial tuition fee waivers from the second study year onwards based on their academic progress. Both are deducted from the annual tuition fee.
For more information about tuition fees and scholarships, see the page below.
Frequently asked questions
If you have carefully read the instructions on these pages and still have a question, you can reach us in several ways. Please note that we do not evaluate eligibility or your documents before the application period!
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If you already have a Bachelor's degree and are applying to our Master's Programmes, please visit our Master's Admissions pages.
