Bachelor’s application timeline and deadlines
There are two application periods for Bachelor’s programmes at the University of Oulu, and the programmes available may differ between them. This timeline shows the key dates and steps for each application period, helping you plan your application and stay on track throughout the application process.
The next application rounds at the University of Oulu
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1 October 2026 – 25 February 2027
Rolling admission to the Bachelor's degree programme in International Business Management for studies beginning in autumn 2027.
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7 January 2027– 21 January 2027
Joint application to all international Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes for studies beginning in autumn 2027.
Further information will be published later.
| Deadline | Action |
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1 October 2026 at 08:00 (UTC+3)
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Application opens |
| 25 February 2027 at 15:00 (UTC+2) | Application closes. The application will close on the deadline unless all available places are filled earlier. If all available places are filled before the deadline, the application form will close early. |
| 3 weeks | Applicants must confirm their study place within three weeks of receiving the admission decision. |
| 13 July 2027 at 15:00 (UTC+3) | Deadline for submitting verification of the final transcript and diploma for applicants graduating in the spring 2027. |
| August 2027 | Studies begin |
Frequently asked questions
| Deadline | Action |
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| 7 January 2027 at 08:00 (UTC+2) | Application opens |
| 21 January 2027 at 15:00 (UTC+2) | Application closes |
| 28 January 2027 at 15:00 (UTC+2) | Deadline for submitting supporting documents |
| TBA | Admission results based on SAT and ACT are published |
| 1 April 2027 at 15:00 (UTC+2) | Deadline for submitting predicted grades for IB and EB diplomas (for applicants graduating in spring 2027) |
| 28 April 2027 at 15:00 (UTC+2) | Deadline for submitting the grade page of the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) completed in Finland (for applicants graduating in spring 2027) |
| TBA | Admission results based on certificate-based selection are published |
| 13 July 2027 at 15:00 (UTC+2) |
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| TBA | Deadline for submitting verified supporting documents for the January 2027 application if admitted (final diploma, academic transcript, proof of English language proficiency, and SAT or ACT test results) |
| TBA | Deadline for pay the tuition fee |
| September | Academic year begins |
Please note that the application schedule is subject to change during autumn 2026.
