Degree studies give a higher education qualification and practical professional skills. They comprise core and professional studies, elective studies and a final project. All degree studies include practical training.

 

There are no tuition fees in degree education.

 

Education in Universities of Applied Sciences' (UAS) is provided in the following fields:

 

- Humanities and Education

- Culture

- Social sciences, business and administration

- Natural resources and the environment

- Technology, communication and transport

- Natural sciences

- Social services, health and sport

- Tourism, catering and domestic services

 

 

The extent of UAS degree studies is generally 210−240 study points (ECTS), which means 3.5 - 4 years of full-time study. This education is arranged as degree programmes. The entry requirement is a certificate from an upper secondary school or the matriculation certificate, a vocational qualification or corresponding foreign studies.

 

The requirement for Master's studies in UASs is a Bachelors' level UAS degree and at least three years of work experience. The UAS Master's, which is 60-90 study points and takes 1.5-2 years, is equivalent to a university Master's in the labour market.

 

Each student has a personal study plan, which facilitates student guidance and the monitoring of progress in studies.

 

Students apply for UAS studies in a national application system. The UASs determine the admission criteria and arrange student selection and entrance examination at their discretion. Nearly 90% of applications are submitted electronically.

 

UASs also arrange adult education and open education geared to maintain and upgrade competencies. The teaching arrangements in adult education are flexible and enable mature students to work alongside their studies. Some 20 percent of UAS students are mature students.