Rolling admission is a new way to apply to Karelia UAS for degree studies. We work with trusted educational agents around the world in order to give talented prospective students opportunity to start the professional future at Karelia UAS. It provides you with a prompt admission which gives you time to prepare for your studies at Karelia UAS.
Application periods – January 2026 intake
Studies starting in January 2026
16 June – 15 September 2025
Apply to: Bachelor of Engineering, Degree Programme in Industrial Management
Number of study places: 55
4 August – 15 September 2025
Apply to: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Degree Programme in International Business
Application link for applications will be active on on 4 August 2025 at 12:00 noon, Finnish time.
Number of study places: 55
Applications arriving after that will not be considered. Applicants are not placed to the waiting list.
Application instructions
Apply during the application period. Application form will be available during the application period.
Fill in the application form here (Application form opens on 12:00 noon, Finnish time, 16th June 2025)
You can fill in only one application form and apply only one degree programme in the rolling admission.
The admission process is based on rolling admission. Once the study places have been fulfilled, new applications are not considered. Applicants are not placed to the waiting list anymore.
Applicants are required to pay the application fee of 100 euros per academic semester when applying to Finnish higher educational degrees. Read more about the application fee here.
Only complete applications will be processed in order of arrival.
Application is considered to be completed when application form has been sent, application fee has been paid by given deadline and all necessary attachments are attached to it. Attachments must be uploaded by at the same time when submitting the application. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and student admission criteria. Study places will be offered to the eligible applicants who meet the admission criteria in the order of arrival.
The result of the student selection will be informed by email as soon as the application has been processed.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must have completed a degree that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the awarding country in question. Degrees must be completed by 15 September 2025.
Required documents to be attached to the application form:
- Copies of the final graduation certificates and transcripts of records.
- If the documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, official translations in one of those languages must be enclosed to the application form. Translations must be signed and stamped by authorized translators.
- A copy of a valid passport or official identity card.
Student admission criteria
Two student selection methods are used. You can’t choose the selection method by yourself but you will be considered for all suitable selection methods automatically. Please read the detailed instructions for the selection methods below.
- Certificate-based student selection (Bhutan, Canada, Cambodia, China, Georgia, Intia, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, USA, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam) and English language certificate
- SAT test
You can be accepted in certificate-based student selection only if you have one of the below-mentioned degree certificates fulfilling the minimum requirements and one of the required English language proficiency certificates.
Applicants who have already graduated
Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (grade 12) with minimum requirements
- GPA 60% or higher (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths or courses related to Maths[1] 60%
[1] Examples of courses related to Maths are Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Education, Business Mathematics, etc. or higher (additional requirement for IM)
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (officially issued by senior high school) with minimum requirements:
- GPA 60% (grade 11) (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths or courses related to Maths[1] 60% or higher (grade 11) (additional requirement for IM)
[1] Examples of courses related to Maths are Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Education, Business Mathematics, etc.
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Senior High School three-year transcripts or Gaokao (National Unified Examination) with minimum requirements
- GPA 70% (general requirements for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 70% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA 70% (grade 11) (general requirements for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 70% or higher (grade 11) (additional requirement for IM)
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Senior Higher School certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma with:
- GPA (grade 12) 65% and above (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths or courses related to Maths[1] (grade 12) 65% and above (additional requirement for IM)
[1] Courses related to Maths can be Functions, Functions and applications, Foundation for College Mathematics, Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, Mathematics of Data Management, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I/II, Applied Mathematics, Essential Mathematics, Linear Algebra, etc.
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (officially issued by senior high school) with minimum requirements:
- GPA 65% (grade 11) (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths or courses related to Maths 65% or higher (grade 11) (additional requirement for IM)
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Canadian Provincial High School Diploma must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education, and
- GPA C or higher (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths or courses related to Maths[1] C and above (grade 12)(additional requirement for IM)
[1] Examples of courses related to Maths (usually in International Schools in Cambodia) are Pre-Calculus and Calculus, Applied Maths, Calculus, etc.
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (officially issued by senior high school) with minimum requirements:
- GPA C or higher (grade 11) (general requirements for IB and IM)
- Maths or courses related to Maths C or higher (grade 11) (additional requirement for IM)
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Diploma of Upper Secondary Education must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Certificate of Complete General Education (Sruli zogadi Ganatlebis Atestati) (after 12 years of schooling), and
- GPA (grade 12) “Satisfactory” and above (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths or courses related to Maths (grade 12): 5 out of 10, 4 out of 7, 3 out of 5, or Satisfactory and above (additional requirement for IM)
Courses related to Maths can be AP Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Advanced Calculus II, Multi-variable Calculus, Calculus II/III, etc.
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA (grade 11) “Satisfactory” and above (general requirements for IB and IM)
- Maths or courses related to Maths (grade 11): 5 out of 10, 4 out of 7, 3 out of 5, or Satisfactory and above (additional requirement for IM), and
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Certificate of Complete General Education must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate):
- GPA 3 out of 5 and above (general requirements for IB and IM), and
- Maths and courses related to Maths 3 out of 5 and above (general requirements for IM)
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA 3 out of 5 and above (grade 11), and (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths and courses related to Maths 3 out of 5 and above (grade 11), (additional requirement for IM), and
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final General Secondary Certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Senior High School Diploma (Attestat) OR Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) or private schools (Grade 12 Certificate) with
- All courses: 3 out of 5, 6 out of 9, 2 out of 4, 60% out of 100%, or Satisfactory and above (general requirement for IB and IM)
- All courses, including Maths or courses related to Maths[1]: 3 out of 5, 6 out of 9, 2 out of 4, 60% out of 100%, or Satisfactory and above (additional requirement for IM)
[1] Courses related to Maths are Algebra and Mathematical Analysis, Algebra and Pre-Calculus, Geometry and Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics, Logic and Mathematic Reasoning, etc.
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) or private schools: Grade 11 Certificate with:
- All courses: 3 out of 5, 6 out of 9, 2 out of 4, 60% out of 100%, or Satisfactory and above, (general requirement for IB and IM)
- All courses, including Maths or courses related to Maths: 3 out of 5, 6 out of 9, 2 out of 4, 60% out of 100%, or Satisfactory and above, (additional requirement for IM), and
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Senior High School Diploma or Grade 12 Certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
India Senior High School Certificates with the minimum requirements:
- GPA 65 % or higher (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 65 % or higher (additional requirement for IM) OR
Three-year Polytechnics in Engineering: GPA 65% or higher (general requirement for IB and IM)
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (grade 11) (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA 65 % or higher (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 65 % or higher (additional requirement for IM)
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Senior Higher School certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA, Senior High School) or Surat Keterangan Hasil Ujian Nasional (Certificate of National Examination) with minimum requirements
- GPA 70% or higher (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths 70% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (grade 11) (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA 70% or higher (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths 70% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Senior Higher School certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STMP, Higher School Certificate) with minimum requirements
- GPA 60% (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 60% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
or
Unified Examination Certificate:
- GPA 60% (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 60% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
or
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STMP, Higher School Certificate) + Sijil Matrikulasi (KPM, Matriculation Certificate) with minimum requirements:
- GPA 60% (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 60% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (grade 11) (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA 60% (general requirements for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 60% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Senior Higher School certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Higher School Certificate with:
- All C and above (general requirements for IB and IM)
- Maths and courses related to Maths[1] with C level (additional requirement for IM)
OR
- A degree that provides eligibility for higher education studies, and
- Cambridge International l or Edexcel GCE A or AS levels with all:
- C and above subjects (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths and courses related to Maths[2] with C level and above (additional requirement for IM)
[1][2] Examples of courses related to Maths are Information Technology, Computer Science, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, etc.
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record:
- All C and above subjects (general requirements for IB and IM)(grade 11)
- Maths, or courses related to Maths[1] with B level and above (officially issued by senior high school) (grade 11), (additional requirement for IM) and
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Higher School Certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
[1] Examples of courses related to Maths are Information Technology, Computer Science, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, etc.
Applicants who have already graduated
Grade 11 Matriculation (Basic Education High School) Examination with minimum requirements:
- GPA 60% (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 60% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
In addition, applicant must fulfill one of the following (a, b, c) conditions:
a.) Completion of of one year study with all passed grade courses at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution or a recognised foundation studies program.
OR
b.) Completion of Myanmar at least one year of Post secondary Study of Intermediate Certificate with all passed grade courses.
OR
c.) GED (General Educational Development test) or equivalence: 60% or higher and all passed grade courses.
OR
d.) Equivalent to Grade 12 academic records with minimum requirements:
- GPA 60% (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 60% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (grade 11) (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA 60% (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 60% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Higher School Certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Gerchilgee (School Leaving Certificate) with minimum requirements:
- GPA 79% (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths 79% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (grade 11) (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA 79% (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths 79% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Higher School Certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
School Leaving Examination (grade 12) with:
- GPA 3.0 (general requirement for IB)
- GPA 2.8 and mathematics B or Computer Science B or higher (general requirements for IM) OR
- Three-year Diploma in Engineering with minimum requirements: 65% and above (general requirements for IB and IM)
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (grade 11) (officially issued by senior high school) with minimum requirements:
- GPA 3.0 (general requirement for IB)
- GPA 2.8 and Mathematics B OR Computer Science B or higher (general requirements for IM), and
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Higher School Certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Please note the required educational documents: Academic Transcript, Provisional Certificate ja Migration Certificate. These three documents are compulsory documents for proving eligbility for UAS studies.
If you do not have your Migration Certificate anymore, then upload a letter from the Board that you have been given it.
Applicants who have already graduated
Senior High School Certificate with:
- GPA 60% and above (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics or Computer Science or Computer Studies 60% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
OR
- Three-year diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) with minimum requirements: 60% and above (general requirement for IB and IM)
OR
- A degree that provides eligibility for higher education studies, and
- Cambridge International or Edexcel GCE A or AS levels with All C and above subjects, and Maths, or courses related to Maths[1] with C level and above (general requirement for IB and IM).
[1] Examples of courses related to Maths are Information Technology, Computer Science, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, etc.
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (grade 11) (officially issued by senior high school:
- GPA 60% (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics or Computer Science or Computer Studies 55% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Senior Higher School certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
For High School graduates in the Philippines before 2018
Admission criteria to IB
High school plus minimum two-year college certificates and academic records with minimum requirements:
- GPA 80% or higher
Admission criteria to IM
High school plus minimum two-year college certificates and academic records with minimum requirements:
- GPA and Maths 80% or higher
For Senior High School graduates from 2018 onwards to 2025
Admission criteria to IB
Senior High School Certificates and K12 academic records from Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Strand with minimum requirements:
- GPA 80% or higher
Admission criteria to IM
Senior High School Certificates and K12 academic records from Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Strand with minimum requirements:
- GPA 80% or higher
- Maths and courses related to Maths (Pre-calculus and Basic-calculus) 80% or higher
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
Admission Criteria to IB
K11 academic records from Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Strand with minimum requirements:
- GPA 80% or higher
Admission criteria to IM
K11 academic records from Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Strand with minimum requirements:
- GPA 80% or higher
- Maths and courses related to Maths (Pre-calculus and Basic-calculus) 80% or higher
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Senior High School Diploma or Senior Vocational School Certificate of Graduation must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Senior High School Certificate (Regular, Special-Purpose, Vocational, High Schools for the Gifted), and
- GPA (grade 12) 65% or higher (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths (or courses related to Maths[1]) (grade 12) 65% or higher (general requirements for IM)
OR
- A degree that provides eligibility for higher education studies, and
- Successful completion of the Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), Suneung, with grade 5 and above for all subjects
[1] Examples of courses related to Maths are Math Application, Advanced Maths subjects, Differential and Integra Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, etc.
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA 65% or higher (grade 11) (general requirement for IB and IM), and
- Maths or courses related to Maths[1] 65% or higher (grade 11) (general requirements for IM), and
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Senior Higher School certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
[1] Examples of courses related to Maths are Math Application, Advanced Maths subjects, Differential and Integra Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, etc.
Applicants who have already graduated
Senior High School Diploma or Senior Vocational School Certificate of Graduation with:
- GPA 65% (grade 12) and above (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths or courses related to Maths[1] 65% (grade 12) and above (general requirements for IM)
[1] Examples of courses related to Maths are Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, Statistics, AP Statistics, Computer, Computer Science, etc.
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record:
- GPA 65% or higher (officially issued by senior high school) (grade 11) (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths or courses related to Maths[1] 65% or higher (officially issued by senior high school) (grade 11)(general requirements for IM), and
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Senior High School Diploma or Senior Vocational School Certificate of Graduation must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
[1] Examples of courses related to Maths are Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, Statistics, AP Statistics, Computer, Computer Science, etc.
Applicants who have already graduated
Senior High School Certificates with:
- GPA 2.5 or higher (grade 12) (general requirements for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 2.5 or higher (additional requirement for IM)
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (grade 11) (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA 2.5 or higher (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 2.5 or higher (additional requirement for IM)
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Senior High School Diploma or Senior Vocational School Certificate of Graduation must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Senior High School Certificates with:
- GPA 60% or higher (grade 12) (general requirements for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 60% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (grade 11) (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA 60% or higher (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 60% or higher (additional requirement for IM)
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Senior High School Diploma or Senior Vocational School Certificate of Graduation must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
Tawjihiyya or Thanawiyya Al-A’ama (General Secondary Certificate), and
- GPA 75% and above (grade 12) (general requirements for IB and IM), and
- Math or courses related to Maths[1] 75% and above (grade 12) (general requirement for IM),
[1] Examples of courses related to Maths can be Algebra and Patterns, Geometry and Measurement, Data Analysis and Probability, Calculus, Mathematical Reasoning and Proof, Pure Maths, Statistics, Machenics, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB/BC, Math: Analysis and Approaches, Applications and Interpretation, etc.
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA 75% and above (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths or courses related to Maths 75% and above (grade 11) (general requirement for IM),
[1] Examples of courses related to Maths can be Algebra and Patterns, Geometry and Measurement, Data Analysis and Probability, Calculus, Mathematical Reasoning and Proof, Pure Maths, Statistics, Machenics, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB/BC, Math: Analysis and Approaches, Applications and Interpretation, etc.
and
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final General Secondary Certificate must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
American High School Diploma, and
- GPA (grade 12) 70% and above (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Maths or courses related to Maths[1] (grade 12) 70% and above (additional requirement for IM)
OR
SAT (general requirement for IB and IM)
- A degree that provides eligibility for higher education studies, and
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, minimum required points: 400
- Math, minimum required points: 400
OR
ACT Composite (general requirement for IB and IM)
- A degree that provides eligibility for higher education studies, and
- ACT Composite (English and Reading a minimum of 34) and above
- Maths 20 (English and Reading a minimum of 34) and above (additional requirement for IM)
OR
AP Courses (general requirement for IB and IM)
- A degree that provides eligibility for higher education studies, and
- All AP courses including Maths and courses related to Maths[2] with score 3 and above
[1] Examples of courses related to Maths are Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, Statistics, AP Statistics, etc.
[2] Examples of courses related to Maths are AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Precalculus, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, etc.
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (officially issued by senior high school): Predicted grades with GPA and Maths or courses related to Maths 70% and above,
OR
SAT (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, minimum required points: 400
- Math, minimum required points: 400
OR
ACT Composite (general requirement for IB and IM)
- ACT Composite 20 (English and Reading a minimum of 34) and above (general requirements for IB and IM), and
- Maths 20 (English and Reading a minimum of 34) and above (general requirements for IM),
OR
AP Courses
- All AP courses including Maths and courses related to Maths with score 3 and above (general requirements for IB and IM),
- Examples of courses related to Maths are AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Precalculus, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, etc, and
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final High School Diploma must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Applicants who have already graduated
General High School Certificates with:
- GPA 6.0 or higher (grade 12) (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 6.0 or higher (grade 12) (additional requirement for IM)
Senior high-school applicants who will graduate by 15 September 2025
All finished senior high school semesters’ academic record (grade 11) (officially issued by senior high school):
- GPA 6.0 or higher (general requirement for IB and IM)
- Mathematics 6.0 or higher (additional requirement for IM)
- By 15th September 2025, the degree must be completed.
- By 30th September 2025, final Senior High School Diploma or Senior Vocational School Certificate of Graduation must be ready and uploaded to applicant’s own application. Admission is conditional until all required documents (original final degree certificate and total senior high-school academic records) are checked in the beginning of studies.
Please note that grades are checked from the applicants’ documents.
English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- English language test results:
- IELTS Academic*: a minimum total score of 6.0 (Test sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
- TOEFL Academic (iBT)*: a minimum total score of 60 (Test sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing)
- PTE Academic*: a minimum total score of 55 (Test sections: Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening)
- Cambridge English Scale Score: a minimum total score of 169 (Test sections: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking)
- Cambridge International or Edexcel GCE A or AS levels
- National Certificate of Language Proficiency (YKI) English: Grade 4 or higher on all the subtests (speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading comprehension)
- Higher education degree completed in English in an EU/EEA country, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or the United States
- Upper secondary degree completed in English in an EU/EEA country, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or the United States
- One of the following grades in the Finnish Matriculation Examination, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate or Reifeprüfung/DIA:
- Finnish Matriculation Examination: English advanced syllabus with a minimum grade C
- The whole International Baccalaureate degree completed in English
- International Baccalaureate final examination: English A HL/SL or English B HL/SL with a minimum grade 4
- European Baccalaureate: at least grade 6.00 in L2-level English
- Reifeprüfung/DIA completed diploma: at least grade 7 in advanced English
* IELTS Academic UKVI, IELTS Online, PTE Academic Online and TOEFL iBT Home Edition are also accepted.
Only the tests listed above will be accepted. No exceptions will be made.
There are no expiration dates, but the language test results must be verifiable from the online verification service of the organiser until 30 September 2025. The TOEFL test cannot be verified after two years. If the test scores can no longer be verified, the test is not valid. The applicant should make sure that the test results are not too old. If the applicant is unsure and the test results are more than 2 years old, it is advised to retake the test.
Point 1 above: When taking the language test, the applicant should choose Karelia UAS as the recipient of the results, if possible. The applicant must also attach a scanned/electric copy of the test result to the application for verification purposes, and notify their unique identifier.
Point 2 above: If applying with the National Certificate of Language Proficiency (YKI), the unique identifier is not necessary. However, the applicant must attach a scanned/electric copy of the test result to the application for verification purposes.
Points 3-4 above: The applicant must attach a certificate of their previous degrees. The applicant must also attach a document that shows the language of the degree and the country of studies.
Point 5 above: The applicant must attach a certificate of their grade
Required documents to be attached to the application form:
- Copies of the final graduation certificate/diploma and transcript of records/mark sheets/mark statement sheet. Please note that grades are checked from the educational documents.
- If the documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, official translations in one of those languages must be enclosed to the application form. Translations must be signed and stamped by an authorized translator.
- Copy of the language proficiency certificate. See list of accepted documents above.
Applicants can be accepted to Karelia UAS with SAT test result.
SAT test sections used for student selection are:
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, minimum required points: 400
- Math, minimum required points: 400
Official SAT test results must be available for Karelia UAS by 30 September 2025. Karelia UAS’ SAT code is 7782. Use this code when you want your test scores to be sent to Karelia UAS. Only the new version of SAT test (completed after March 2016) is accepted. SAT Subject Tests are not accepted. An official SAT score report must be ordered straight from the test organiser. Those who have already completed an SAT test must request a test result from the test organiser to be delivered to Karelia UAS. Reports printed or sent by the applicants themselves are not accepted. Check the test dates for SAT test and register at College Board’s website.
Applicants must meet the minimum SAT test score requirements in both SAT sections and fulfill the eligibility requirements. Language proficiency certificate is not required. Application can be proceeded once all the required attachments are enclosed the to the application form and Karelia UAS has received the SAT test results from the College Board. Study places will be filled in the order of arrival of the completed applications.
The result of the student selection will be informed by email as soon as the application has been processed.
Accepting the study place, tuition fee, starting the studies
Information on accepting the study place will be sent by emails to accepted students. Tuition fee is 9 000 – 10 000 euros in academic year. Accepted students will receive two emails.
1) Email with Study place offer from Studyinfo. Study place is accepted electronically by using the link in the email.
2) Email from Karelia UAS (sent from admission(at)karelia.fi). Email includes signed acceptance letter and tuition fee payment instructions.
Important notes for applicants:
- Offered study place must be accepted within 7 days from the study place offer.
- Early bird priced tuition fee, which is -20% of full first-year tuition fee, is available when applicant accepts the study place within 7 days and pays the tuition fee within 20 days.
- If tuition fee is not paid within 20 days, early bird priced fee is not available anymore. Tuition fee must be paid within 45 days from the study place offer.
Read more about the tuition fees, early bird price tuition fee and scholarships here.
Note that you may accept only one offer of admission to a study programme leading to a higher education degree in Finland in education that begins in the same academic term. This means that if you have been accepted to several study programmes in one application or in several applications, you need to choose which offer of admission you wish to accept. When you have accepted the offer, all other study programmes that you have applied to and that begin during the same academic term will be cancelled automatically. Additionally, you cannot be accepted to other study programmes starting in the same academic term after you have accepted an offer of admission. See more here.
Studies will begin in January 2026. Please, see the Information for New Students for further information.
In case of any questions, please contact admission(at)karelia.fi