Documents to be uploaded to the application

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW166147815 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW166147815 BCX8"><strong>Copy of the certificate of upper secondary education and its official English translation</strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW166147815 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW166147815 BCX8">At the time of applying, only scanned copies of the documents uploaded on the application form are needed. If you are offered a study place, you must deliver copies of educational documents as instructed in the section “<a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/apply-to-tampere-university/applying-to-university-bachelors-programmes/student-selection-results">Publication of student selection results</a>”.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW166147815 BCX8">If the original documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, those need to be translated into one of the above mentioned languages either by the authority that issued the original document or by an official translator.</p></li><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW166147815 BCX8">You are also eligible to apply in your final year of upper secondary education. In that case, you need to submit your latest transcript of study records, or a comparable official certificate issued by your school, instead of the upper secondary education or school leaving certificate. <strong>Upload a high-quality scan (PDF-file, preferably in colour) of your latest official transcript of records or other official certificate provided including the following information:</strong></p><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW166147815 BCX8">Your expected date of graduation</p></li><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW166147815 BCX8">The qualification that you are about to complete</p></li><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW166147815 BCX8">Official translation of the document is required, if it is not issued in English, Finnish, or Swedish.</p></li></ul><p class="Paragraph SCXW166147815 BCX8">If you apply with an incomplete degree,<strong> you must complete your upper secondary education before you can begin your studies in the degree programme</strong>. Please note that if you are admitted to Tampere University, you must submit certified copies of your upper secondary school graduation certificates using one of the approved methods.&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p class="Paragraph SCXW166147815 BCX8"><strong>The results of the SAT test:</strong></p><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW167652447 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW167652447 BCX8">Only tests taken <strong>after 1 January 2024 </strong>will be considered. Applicants must complete their SAT Test no later than the <strong>December 2025</strong> test date. More information on the test dates, test centres and how to register can be found on the <a href="https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SAT registration webpage</a>.</p></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW167652447 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW167652447 BCX8">The results must be delivered directly to Tampere University by the College Board, which administers the tests. The College Board Code for Tampere University is 0599. Test results must be delivered to Tampere University by <strong>28 January 2026</strong>, so be sure to request College Board to share the results.</p></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW167652447 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW167652447 BCX8">You do not need to upload the results on your application form in Studyinfo.fi as the results are submitted to Tampere University directly from the College Board.</p></li></ul><p class="Paragraph SCXW167652447 BCX8"><strong>Programme-specific attachments:</strong></p><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW167652447 BCX8">Some programmes have listed programme-specific attachments. For additional information on the programme-specific attachments check <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/tampere-university-studies/bachelors-programmes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">each programme’s admissions criteria in Studyinfo.fi</a>.&nbsp;</p></li></ul></div></div>

Admission group I

<div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW191837163 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW191837163 BCX8"><strong>Copy of the IB, EB or RP/DIA diploma or Finnish matriculation examination diploma.&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW191837163 BCX8">At the time of applying, only scanned copies of the documents uploaded on the application form are needed. If you are offered a study place, you must deliver copies of educational documents as instructed in the section “<a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/apply-to-tampere-university/applying-to-university-bachelors-programmes/student-selection-results">Publication of student selection results</a>”.&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p class="Paragraph SCXW191837163 BCX8"><strong>Please note the following exceptions:&nbsp;</strong></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191837163 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW191837163 BCX8">All results of Finnish Matriculation Examination completed after 1990 are available for Tampere University in a national database. Therefore, no educational documents need to be uploaded if you have completed the Finnish Matriculation examination in 1990 or later. This applies to applicants on the final year of their studies as well. &nbsp;</p></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191837163 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW191837163 BCX8">If you wish to apply during your last semester of IB or EB education, you are required to submit a <strong>Predicted Grades document </strong>to Tampere University by uploading the document to the application form by <strong>31 March 2026 15.00 UTC +3</strong>. Additionally, after graduation, you will need to upload a copy of the final diploma to the application form by <strong>9 July 2026 15.00 UTC +3</strong>. If you have completed an IB diploma, it is possible to share the final grades electronically through IBIS online system.&nbsp;</p></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191837163 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW191837163 BCX8">If you wish to apply during your last semester of DIA education <strong>completed in Finland</strong>, you are required to submit the <strong>grade page of the diploma</strong> to Tampere University by uploading the document to the application form by <strong>29 April 2026 15.00 UTC +3</strong>. Additionally, after graduation, you will need to upload a copy of the final diploma to the application form by <strong>9 July 2026 15.00 UTC +3</strong>.&nbsp;</p></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191837163 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW191837163 BCX8">Please remember that if your admission score has been calculated based on <strong>predicted grades, your possible admission or place on the waiting list is conditional on you submitting your certificate of the final grades to Tampere University Admissions Services and the score is recalculated. </strong>Your admission will be revoked if your final grades are lower than the predicted grades, and you no longer meet the admission threshold.</p></li></ul></div>

Admission group II

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW178761847 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW178761847 BCX8">Applicants are required to upload a scanned copy of their passport's ID page as an attachment on the application form. As an exception, Finnish citizens do not need to upload their passport as their status can be verified electronically.</p></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW178761847 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW178761847 BCX8">In addition, a scanned copy of the residence permit is required from applicants who are non-EU/EEA residents but do have a residence permit in Finland. The copies are used to determine whether you are subject to pay tuition fees or not.</p></li></ul></div>

 Copy of your passport's ID page and possible residence permit to Finland, or possible refugee status certificate

<p>For the ways of demonstrating your English language proficiency, see the <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/how-to-apply/applying-to-Tampere-University-Bachelors-Programmes/language-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Language requirements</a> and submit the appropriate document.</p><p>Separate proof <strong>is not required when</strong></p><ul><li>you are applying based on SAT test results</li><li>your matriculation examination/IB/EB/RP/DIA result in English is high enough to prove your English language proficiency.</li></ul>

Proof of English language proficiency

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW82192735 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW82192735 BCX8">Scan the documents as a high-quality PDF-file, preferably in colour. Do not make any additional markings on the documents. &nbsp;</p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW82192735 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW82192735 BCX8">Scan both sides of all document pages containing any text (serial numbers, stamps, etc.). Remember to check the scanned file to see that everything on the original document is legible on the scan. &nbsp;</p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW82192735 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW82192735 BCX8">All documents that are in the same category (diploma / degree certificate / transcript of records) should be combined into ONE (1) file. Do not make a separate file for each page. &nbsp;</p></div><div class="SCXW82192735 BCX8"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW82192735 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW82192735 BCX8">Name the documents as follows: &nbsp;</p></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW82192735 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW82192735 BCX8">Degree certificate / Diploma: lastname firstname degree certificate / diploma.pdf&nbsp;</p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW82192735 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW82192735 BCX8">Transcript of records: lastname firstname transcript.pdf&nbsp;</p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW82192735 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW82192735 BCX8">Translation of degree certificate: lastname firstname degree translation.pdf&nbsp;</p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW82192735 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW82192735 BCX8">Translation of transcript of records: lastname firstname transcript translation.pdf&nbsp;</p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW82192735 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW82192735 BCX8">Language test results: lastname firstname language test.pdf&nbsp;</p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW82192735 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW82192735 BCX8">Copy of your passport: lastname firstname passport.pdf&nbsp;</p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW82192735 BCX8"><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW82192735 BCX8">Copy of your residence permit: lastname firstname residence permit.pdf &nbsp;</p></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW82192735 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW82192735 BCX8">Any other required attachment should be named using the same pattern.</p></div></div>

Application documents for Tampere University bachelor's programmes

Documents to be uploaded to the application

Admission group I

Admission group II

Copy of your passport's ID page and possible residence permit to Finland, or possible refugee status certificate

Proof of English language proficiency

Instructions for naming and uploading the documents on the application

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