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Application with Open UAS Studies

Application period 27.10.-7.11.2025

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Application with Open UAS Studies

27 Oct 2025 08:00 – 07 Nov 2025 15:00

The Application with Open UAS studies is intended for students who want to apply for degree student on the basis of their studies at an Open University of Applied Sciences. To apply, find out the admission criteria and fill in the application form on Studyinfo.

 

Degree Programmes available in Application with Open UAS Studies

The following Degree Programmes taught in English will be available in Application with Open UAS Studies in autumn 2025. From the Degree Programme pages, you can access the Studyinfo website to find out more about the programme, read the admission criteria and fill out the application form. Please note that all the information on SEAMK pages and on the Studyinfo can be updated until the start of the application period.

If you are interested in a Bachelors or Masters Degree Programme taught in Finnish available in Application with Open UAS Studies please visit our Avoimen väylän haku(Opens in a new window) page for further information.

Programmes taught in English included in the Application with Open UAS Studies

Bachelor degree programmes

Master degree programmes

Schedules for application and starting studies 

1. Fill out the application during the application period

Familiarise yourself with the details related to application and arrival in the admission criteria at Studyinfo. Fill out the application during the application period 27.10.-7.11.2025. Please note that the closing time for applications is 15.00 (UTC+3, Eastern European Winter Time) on the last day of the application period.  You can access the application form directly from the websites of the degree programmes in the Application with Open UAS Studies. Fill out the application form on Studyinfo (Opens in a new window). Submit the required documents by the deadline indicated on the application form.

2. Possible interview

If an interview is organised for eligible candidates who have applied for the degree programme, it will take place between 26 and 28 November 2025. Any interview invitations will be sent by e-mail after the application period has ended.

For the Autumn 2025 Application with Open UAS Studies interviews will take place in English-taught programmes as follows:

Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business 26.11. between 9-16

3. Student selections will be published on My Studyinfo service

Student selections will be published on My Studyinfo service by Friday, 12.12.2025. Please note that you can only accept one higher education place for studies starting during the same academic term. 

4. Accept the study place on My Studyinfo service

Accept the study place on My Studyinfo service by Wednesday, 31.12.2025 at 15:00 UTC+3. You will receive a confirmation email. Accepting a study place is binding. Read all instructions for new degree student on the page Information for new degree students(Opens in a new window).

5. Register as present or absent

Register as present or absent for the first academic term by Wednesday, 31.12.2025 at 15:00 UTC+3.  Follow the instructions at My Studyinfo service. An accepted applicant can only register as absent for a statutory reason, see the instructions under Right to absence in the first academic year.(Opens in a new window)

6. Beginning of studies

The studies begin in early 2026. 

Find out more about the eligibility for the bachelor’s and master’s degrees below and in the admission criteria for the subject of your application on Studyinfo. You can apply even before you meet the whole eligibility criteria as long as you make sure to become eligible and prove it by submitting the required documents on Studyinfo by 31.12.2025 at 15.00 UTC+3.

Eligibility and suitability of previous studies are assessed as part of the application process. Preliminary eligibility will be assessed after the application deadline and, if you do not meet all the eligibility criteria at the application stage, you must be eligible by the deadline specified in the selection criteria. Therefore, annexes may be requested in two parts during the application process: for the initial eligibility assessment and for the eligibility check. SEAMK students do not need to submit attachments for their studies at the Open University of Applied Sciences, provided that the studies can be checked in Peppi service.

Student admission is conditional until SEAMK has checked the information affecting the eligibility and selection of the accepted student. SEAMK may cancel the admission if the required documents are not submitted within the given deadline or if the accepted student has given incorrect information about themselves and would not be entitled to the place they have been offered on the basis of the correct information. A place of study may also be withdrawn after the start of studies.

For details on eligibility, see the selection criteria for this call for applications on Studyinfo. During the application period, you will find links to Fill in the application and Read the eligibility criteria on the page for that particular application period.

Credit points required for applications to the Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

In Bachelor’s Degree Programmes eligibility is based on at least 45 credits of studies at an open university of applied sciences.

Credit points, basic education and work experience requirements for Master’s Degree Programme applications

In the case of Master’s Degree Programme applications, eligibility for application consists of higher-level studies completed at an open university of applied sciences (UAS), as well as the basic education and sufficient work experience required for the application. The number of credits required for a Master’s degree is 10-15 credits. For detailed eligibility requirements, please see Studyinfo in the application details during the application time.

Studies completed as a degree student at a university of applied sciences or university, in a specialisation studies, at an open university or studies from abroad are not accepted for applications to a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree at Application with Open UAS studies.

Familiarise yourself with the admission criteria before submitting your application

The valid admission criteria for this application can be found on Studyinfo. The admission criteria decision defines eligibility, admission criteria, language proficiency requirements, appeal procedures, and other details related to student selection and starting studies.

Finnish and English language skill requirements

Please familiarise yourself with the admission criteria on the Degree Programme’s page on Studyinfo.

Requirements on health and functional capacity

The so-called SORA legislation applies to the degree leading to a professional higher education degree in the field of social and health care. These fields have requirements concerning the safety of minors, patient and client safety or traffic safety which restrict student admission. In these fields, it is required that health and functional capacity of approved applicants are such that they are able to take part in the practical assignments or training relating to studies. Familiarise yourself with the field-specific requirements on health and functional capacity before submitting your application. Read more about the Health and functional capacity required for studies here.(Opens in a new window)

Tuition fees

Non-EU/EEA citizens who confirm that they accept the study place in an English-taught Bachelor or Master degree programme are charged tuition fees.(Opens in a new window)

There is no tuition fee for EU/EEA citizens, exchange students or double degree students. Please follow the instructions provided to you carefully.

How to apply and arrive? 

  • Please carefully follow the instructions provided to you at this page and at Studyinfo.
  • Submit your application and attachments as per the given instructions on the application form in Studyinfo, within the given deadline.
  • Please pay attention to the residence permit process(Opens in a new window), tuition fees, arrival deadline and housing arrangements etc. Please note the consideration of their schedules is the responsibility of the person arriving to Seinäjoki as an international student. Read more about the requirements from the admission criteria for  the Degree Programme page at Studyinfo.
  • SEAMK has compiled a website Information for new degree students(Opens in a new window) who are admitted to SEAMK for degree studies.
  • Any questions about the application process? Please contact admissions(at)seamk.fi
  • Any questions about the arrival process? Please contact Mr. Andres Mendez, international facilitator andres.mendez(at)seamk.fi
  • General info about studying at Finland in University of Applied Sciences www.UASinfo.fi

Information about this application can be updated until the start of the application period.