3.6 Application to Degree Programmes

Degree Programmes taught in English are not included in the nation-wide joint application system (yhteishaku). Applications to the next programmes, starting in August 2004, should be directed to the Polytechnic:

APPLICATIONS OFFICE
Laurea Polytechnic Applications Office
Vanha maantie 9 (entrance through door C)
02650 Espoo, Finland
Tel. +358 205 787 490
Fax +358 205 787 495
hakutoimisto@laurea.fi
http://www.laurea.fi/

The Applications Office is open during the joint application period, (beginning of March – beginning of April 2004, see www.laurea.fi for up-to-date information). Please contact the Office on anything related to your application.

Admission Requirements for Full Degree Programmes

People who have the following qualifications are eligible for admission to the polytechnics in Finland:
1. The upper secondary school syllabus or a matriculation examination;
2. An International Baccalaureate Degree or a Reifeprufung Degree or a European Baccalaureate Degree;
3. A vocational qualification or equivalent;
4. A post-secondary or higher vocational diploma;
5. A vocational qualification, a further vocational qualification or equivalent.
6. A basic diploma from a 3-year vocational training;
7. Equivalent foreign qualifications.

Anyone intending to work in Healthcare or Social Services must be passed as medically fit before they can be employed.

Selection criteria are set out in “Hakijan opas 2004” (Laurea Polytechnic Application Guide) that can be ordered at Applications Office or in “Ammattikorkeakoulujen valintaopas” (Polytechnics Application Guide) that will be published in January 2004.

There will be a separate intake period for Laurea’s English language Degree Programmes in Business Management in the beginning of 2004 (see www.laurea.fi for up-to-date information). Applications are invited directly to the Applications Office. Entrance test and English language test (one day) will be in May 2004. More information: leppavaara.info@laurea.fi or hyvinkaa.info@laurea.fi

There will be a separate intake period for Laurea’s English language Degree Programmes in Nursing, in Physiotherapy and in Social Services in the beginning of 2004 (see www.laurea.fi for up-to-date information). Applications are invited directly to the Applications Office. Entrance test and English language test will be in June 2004. More information: lehtimaki.info@laurea.fi

Applicants will be notified of the results of the selection process by mid July 2004. Students must let the Institute know whether they accept or not their places by a certain date. According to the provision, a student may accept only one study place in a Degree Programme leading to a higher education degree during one academic year. The purpose is to ensure admission to higher education institutions for as many students as possible (www.oph.fi One-place-per-student provision)