Transfer Student Application

If you are studying for a degree at a Finnish university and would like to change your place of study, you can apply through transfer application.

Apply transfer to University of Oulu

The next transfer application period for English-taught programmes is 2 -16 May 2023. Application period begins at 8.00/ 8am (GMT +3) and ends at 15.00/ 3pm (GMT+3).

Who can apply?

The transfer application is aimed at students enrolled in studies leading to a Finnish higher education degree and who wish to transfer their study right from one Finnish university to University of Oulu or within University of Oulu from one degree programme or major to another.

University of Oulu does not currently admit transfer students from foreign higher education institutions. 

You must have a valid right to study and be registered as either an attending or non-attending student at the university from which you are transferring. The right to study to be transferred must be clearly expressed in the application phase. 

Language requirements

English language proficiency is always tested with all applicants.  The following gives you the detailed rules concerning the language requirements.  

Deadlines

Application period in Spring

  • Apply on studyinfo.fi at the latest May 16, 2023, 15.00/3pm (GMT +3)
  • Upload all required attachments to application form by May 23, 2023, 15.00/3pm  (GMT +3)
  • Results will be published by July 7, 2023
  • Confirm your study place July 14, 2023, 15.00/3pm (GMT +3)

Previous study right ends

If you are admitted based on your transfer application in Spring intake your new study right begins on 1 August and the former right to study will expire at the end of the term preceding the transfer, on 31 July. 

If you are admitted based on your transfer application in Autumn intake your new study right begins on 1 January and the former right to study will expire at the end of the term preceding the transfer, on 31 December. 

Tuition fees and scholarships

Information will be updated soon.

First-time applicant in Finland?

University of Oulu offers over 20 international degree programmes taught in English.