Environmental Engineering
Expertise in environmental issues
The studies focus on the environment. After graduating as a Bachelor of Engineering, you will be able to steer the processes of industrial and public production and services in a sustainable manner. For example, you will learn how to treat waste and water, and investigate and monitor contaminated soil, water and air. Our practical approach ensures you will know how to carry out sampling and analyses in field and laboratory.
Innovative thinking plays a major role in the degree programme. Studying in an international community and atmosphere will give you unique possibilities to gain confidence and work in various working environments. In addition, you will have a great chance to grow your network with experts all around the world.
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This degree programme is designed to educate internationally oriented environmental engineering professionals. Our graduates find their working places from many different fields, examples for work opportunities vary from soil and grounwater remediation and environmental monitoring to different management duties. Field of employers interested in our graduates is diverse, ranging everything between regional and state environmental administrations, private companies and NGOs.
After graduating as a Bachelor of Engineering you will:
- Be able to design and implement surveys and field studies involving environmental monitoring and remediation, form evidence-based conclusions and make suggestions for further actions.
- Be able to steer different processes of industrial and public production and services in a sustainable manner.
- Have skills and competence to construct and develop quality, environmental and sustainability management systems for organisations.
- Know how to monitor emissions into air, water and soil, treat and monitor contaminated soils, wastewater or water, and carry out environmental sampling and analyses in field and laboratory.
Studying in an international atmosphere gives you unique possibilities to gain the confidence to work in different working environments, both as a team member and independently, all around the world.
In the optional professional studies, you can achieve advanced knowledge and skills for working towards your personal career goals. Close collaboration with the Tampere University, enables you to choose free choice and other professional courses from a wider selection.
The official language of the degree programme is English, but good communication skills in Finnish are essential if you are planning to stay and work in Finland. This is true for both Finns and non-Finns. Finnish language studies at different levels are offered in the curriculum of the degree programme and you are encouraged to take also other Finnish courses during your studies.
The build-up of your skills and competences is divided into four annual themes:
First year: During the first study year, you start to create a strong foundation in natural sciences, understanding the structure and function of the environment, and applying environmental thinking in engineering. You will gain and apply basic skills in environmental sampling and analyses, and be conversant with the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes. You will achieve the competence to work as an assistant in simple, routine environmental monitoring and management duties.
Second year: The second study year is devoted to strengthening general engineering skills and gaining skills in environmental engineering and management practices. You will have the competence to assist under supervision in monitoring and management projects in the environmental engineering industry. You will become familiar with waste management, environmental emissions, environmental monitoring, and industrial processes. You will also be well informed about occupational health and safety regulations and other working life tools, and will thus be ready to start your practical training.
Third year: During the third study year you continue deepening your environmental engineering skills and building competence in project work and practical environmental engineering tasks. You will have the competence to work as a team member in environmental monitoring and management projects and various jobs in the environmental engineering industry. It is possible and recommended to complete the second part of your practical training abroad. You will be capable of applying and deepening your knowledge and skills in practical areas of working life.
Fourth year: The fourth study year is time for advancing your competence in selected study modules and preparing yourself for working life challenges. This is the last study year, after which you will have the competence design and implement monitoring studies, analyse and report on environmental quality (air, water, soil) for industry and public administration bodies. You will be competent to work in an international environment, develop industrial processes in environmental monitoring, and carry out environmental management and development tasks. You will gain specialised expertise in some field of environmental engineering, and will be capable of developing the field for a company or organisation.
Please see the whole curriculum of the programme.
During the third study year and after you have completed all of your basic studies, you can choose altogether 26 ECTS credits of studies from the advanced study module for specialisation. The courses with the greatest demand will be implemented in the autumn term of your fourth study year. In addition, the cross-institutional studies enable TAMK students to choose from the courses provided by Tampere University. Suitable courses can be flexibly included to the curriculum also from other higher education institutes.
The advanced study modules have a selection of courses from themes listed below:
- Environmental Forensics and Consulting
- Energy Technology and Management
- Logistics and Environment
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- Bioeconomy Products and Services
There are no tuition fees for those students who
- have started their studies before 1st August 2017
- are citizens of EU/EEA/Switzerland
- have an EU Blue Card
- have a continuous residence permit card in Finland, Type A permit
- have a permanent residence permit card in Finland, Type P permit
- have an EU residence permit for third-country citizens with long-term residence permit card in Finland (Type P-EU)
- have an EU Family Member's Residence Card in Finland
If you are unsure about whether you'd be subject to tuition fees, check the 'Am I required to pay tuition fees?' section on the Studyinfo.fi application site.
The degree carries a tuition fee of EUR 9 800 /academic year for non-EU/EEA students. Applicants must submit relevant documentation together with their application.
Scholarships
EARLY BIRD -scholarship: If an accepted student confirms the allocated study place within 7 days from the publication of results, their first year tuition fee is reduced by 50%.
Academic award -scholarship: Studies completed at the end of each year, together with a high enough GPA awards students with 25-50% reduction to the following year's tuition fee.
Academic excellence -scholarship: At the time of graduation, students may be eligible for significant Academic Excellence scholarships. These scholarships are governed by the TAMK's R&D Fund. They can be based on final thesis quality, excellence in project work, exceptional practical training success or other grounds set by the Fund.
The extent of the degree programme is 240 ECTS credits and it takes four years to complete. Please see the whole curriculum of the programme here.
The structure of the studies:
- Basic and Professional Studies (180 credits)
- Practical Training (30 credits)
- Bachelor's Thesis (15 credits)
- Free-choice Studies (15 credits)
The aim of the Bachelor's thesis (15 credits) is to develop and demonstrate your ability to apply your knowledge and expertise to a task pertaining to your professional studies. The task undertaken has to conform to the needs of working life, and develop professional practices, knowledge and skills.
The second part of your practical training period is a good time to look for the thesis project. It is recommended that the project should address a challenge facing the organisation where you do the practical training. There are also other alternatives; the thesis can be done as part of TAMK's research, development and innovation operations, or as a project for an internal or external customer.
The job titles you will have in future, are not necessarily even invented yet. Environmental engineering is a fast growing field, due to which our graduates have preparedness to work in many different duties.
As a Bachelor of Engineering you will have an access to many challenging, international work opportunities. Since the programme has a strong international dimension, you will be well placed to find a job abroad.
In Finland, Bachelors of Engineering typically work in consulting companies engaged in different environmental projects, such as soil and groundwater remediation. Furthermoreve they can work as environmental engineers in environmental management duties, in research, environmental administration and in development projects. Also the third sector (for example NGOs) is an important employer. Some of the graduates also establish their own business.
Occupational titles: environmental engineer, environmental planner, environmental coordinator, environmental manager, project manager, project engineer, project coordinator, research engineer.
As a TAMK student you have the opportunity to complete part of your degree abroad in one of TAMK's partner universities, of which we have over 300 in more than 50 countries. Practical training can also be done anywhere in the world; you are free to arrange your training placements to suit your own international career plans. For Finnish nationals, both a semester of study abroad and a practical training placement abroad are required parts of the degree programme. For students of other nationalities, study and training periods abroad are highly recommended but not required.
The degree programme is an inspiring and multicultural learning environment. Half of the students are Finnish and the other half comprises international students from other European countries, Asia, North America, South America, and Africa. Other means of guaranteeing a truly international and multicultural study experience are to immerse yourself in language studies, peer tutoring for other international students, friend-family activities and international projects and themed weeks.
As a student enrolled in this degree programme, you will have the opportunity to apply for a double degree at Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences in Germany. If accepted, you will spend a full academic year at Ostfalia UAS and get a degree certificate from both TAMK and Ostfalia UAS on completion of your double degree.
The degree programme has a lot of national and international cooperation partners, including universities and research institutions, NGOs, and companies. The studies include several company visits to see the processes and sites important to the profession. Project studies, practical training and thesis projects are mainly done in cooperation with partners and businesses. The degree programme is also active in RDI projects where multidisciplinary partners are important co-workers.
As a degree student of TAMK, you have the possibility, when enrolled as present, to select studies also from the curriculum of Tampere University to include in your degree within the framework of your study plan. With these cross-institutional studies and shared projects you can create a personalised study portfolio with extended knowledge and skills. As a student of TAMK, a national study portal provided by the Finnish universities of applied sciences is also open for you.
The Bachelor of Engineering degree gives you eligibility for Master's degree programmes in many universities offering programmes in environmental science, management or engineering. There is a possibility to continue all the way to the PhD level.
Below you can find the applications this degree programme is in. Carefully read through the admission criteria in the application that suits you best.
For additional questions on applying, application documents and application process, please contact our Admissions office. For questions regarding the content of the programme, please contact Ms. Hilda Szabo, hilda.szabo(at)tuni.fi.
Apply via Open UAS Path
Open path, TAMK, spring 2020
Application period 4-18 May 2020 (3 pm Finnish time)
Student selection is based on studies at an Open University of Applied Sciences.
When you have completed a minimum of 50 credits at an Open University of Applied Sciences and/or an Open University in Finland, you can apply to TAMK’s Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering during a separate application period. The Open UAS or Open University studies must form a part of the degree programme you are applying to. Studies completed at any Open UAS or Open University in Finland are accepted.
- If you study at TAMK’s open UAS, the 50 credits must be completed by the end of the term (31 July/31 December).
- Open studies taken at other Universities of Applied Sciences or Universities must be completed by the end of the application period.
The general expiry time for studies is ten years.
Sufficient English language skills are required for degree programmes conducted in English.
The intake for Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering via Open UAS Path is 0-2. The number of selected students depends on how many seats are available in the relevant study group.
Student admission is based on the completed Open UAS and/or Open Universtity studies and a potential interview. Students must have sufficient oral and written English language skills. Student admission is only possible if there are seats available in the study group.
If necessary, applicants will be ranked based on the following criteria:
- The completed studies are compatible with TAMK’s curriculum.
- Study success at open university or open university of applied sciences
- Potential interview
The study right will be granted from the beginning of the next term.
Student admission is conditional until TAMK has checked the required transcript of records. The university of applied sciences may withdraw student admission on the following grounds:
- The applicant does not complete the required credits on time.
- The applicant does not submit the certificates by the given deadline.
- The applicant has provided false information about his/her open studies.
Tuition fees
If the applicant is a subject to a tuition fee, and is accepted as a student to such a degree programme which is required by law to charge tuition fees, the student will be charged a tuition fee.
If necessary, eligible applicants are invited to an interview. Possible interviews are held during 25-29 May.
Applicants are invited to the interview by email or by phone. The interview may also be held via phone.
Application step-by-step
- Read the detailed information and admission criteria of the degree programme of your choice thoroughly
- Apply via Studyinfo.fi portal during the application period
- Upload the requested attachments to your online application
- Make sure you get a confirmation email from Studyinfo.fi after sending your application
- Follow your email regularly. All information concerning your admission will be send by email, e.g. document requests and notice of admittance
- Confirm the offered study place in time
- Pay the tuition fee if needed
- Register as present
When you are applying with Open UAS and/or Open University credits, you must upload the transcript of records of open studies to your application form by 25 May at 15.00 at the latest.
If you are admitted to a degree programme via the Open Path application, you must submit your up-to-date transcript of records of open studies by 31 July at 15.00 at the latest to your application form or to TAMK Admissions Office by email attachments.tamk [at] tuni.fi.
Student admission is conditional until TAMK has checked the relevant transcript of records of open studies. TAMK may withdraw student admission if you don't submit the certificates by the given deadline or you have given false information on your open studies.
Student admission results are published on 26 June at the latest.
Applicants will be informed of the decision by email or they can check the result on My Studyinfo Service.
Confirm the offered study place in time
Admitted applicants must confirm their study place by 31 July 2020 at 15.00 at the latest by logging into Studyinfo.fi portal. If the confirmation has not been done by the set date and time, the applicant will lose the offered study place.
The confirmation of study place is binding and it cannot be changed afterwards.
One study place
Please notice, you can only accept one study place among Bachelor's/Master's degrees in Finland starting during the same academic semester (1 Aug-31 Dec/1 Jan-31 Jul). Even if you register as absent or quit your studies, you cannot accept another study place during the same academic semester. More information available here: One study place per term provision.
Enroll for studies
When accepting the study place, you also have to register as present to your studies at TAMK on the Studyinfo.fi portal.
You may register as absent for the academic year for the following reasons only:
- Finnish military service under the Conscription Act (1438/2007), Non-Military Service Act (1446/2007), or Act on Women's Voluntary Military Service (194/1995);
- maternity, paternity or parental leave;
- the student cannot begin studies due to being incapacitated by personal illness or injury.
If you register as absent, you must prove the legal grounds for your absence. TAMK requires you to present these documents by 31 July at 15.00 at the latest. Documents must be delivered to TAMK Admissions Office.
Appeals
If you believe that there has been a mistake in the student selection or the set admission criteria have not been applied correctly, you can submit a written request for rectification of the student selection decision addressed to TAMK Board of Examiners within 14 days after the student selection results have been published.
Always check the admission criteria of the programme first and contact to TAMK Admissions Office before writing the request. If the issue cannot be solved by the admissions officials, you are advised to submit a written request for rectification.
Apply in joint application to higher education
Joint application to Higher Education (Spring 2021)
Application period 7 January - 20 January 2021 3 p.m. (GMT +2)
Admission is made based on entrance examination or Matriculation Examination or SAT. Click to see the admission criteria.
For further information see the website University of Applied Sciences (UAS) Bachelor’s degree > Who can apply?
Language skill requirements
Sufficient English language skills are also required for degree programmes conducted in English. English language skills will be evaluated as part of the admission process.
The 2021 intake for Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering is 32.
Please notice, that this admission criteria may still change before the application period begins if the on-site entrance examinations cannot be organised due to the COVID-19 situation.
Intake
| Joint Application: Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering | Study places |
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4 |
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4 |
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8 |
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8 |
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8 |
| Total intake | 32 |
Applicants are ranked and admitted based on the points of Matriculation Examination, SAT score or entrance examinations.
Paper-based selection by Matriculation Examination
Five subjects are scored in the paper selection based on the Matriculation Examination completed in Finland/IB-/EB-/RP-/DIA diploma. The student’s mother tongue, mathematics and the best-scoring language are all considered for all who have passed the subjects. In addition, the two subjects with the best score (general subjects/language) are considered. For general subjects, only those completed in and after 2006 are considered.
Please note: the applicants who are completing their matriculation examination during the application semester, cannot be selected by this selection method.
Please look for more information about the scoring under the section Scoring.
Paper-based selection by SAT score
TAMK requires you to take the SAT which includes Reading test, Writing and Language test and Math test. Essay is not required. Please note that SAT Subject Tests are not accepted. Only new SAT tests taken after 1 March 2016 are accepted.
An applicants applying with SAT scores must have both of the following SAT test sections with the following minimum points completed:
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing minimum 550 points
- Reading Test
- Writing and Language Test
- Mathematics minimum 550 points
The lowest accepted SAT Test result total is 1100 points. Students are selected in order of points.
Applicants must deliver the SAT score by 10 February 2021. Therefore the SAT should be taken no later than on the December 2020 test date. Registration deadlines can be found from SAT website. The registration closes approximately one month before the test dates: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines
The SAT score must arrive to TAMK Admissions Office directly from the College Board. Fill in the institution code 6960 when registering for SAT test. It is possible to order score reports at any time after the test through online account. More information can be found on https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/sending-scores
Entrance examinations
All eligible applicants are invited to the examination based on the selections the applicants have made on the application form. Invitations to the examination are sent to the e-mail address given on the application form.
Please look for more information about the entrance exams under the section Entrance examinations.
Selection between applicants with equal points
If the admission points are still at a tie after ranking applicants based on the mentioned criteria, the application system will automatically draw the order.
Paper-based selection by Matriculation Examination
Five subjects are scored in the paper selection based on the Matriculation Examination completed in Finland. The student’s mother tongue, mathematics and the best-scoring language are all considered for all who has passed the subjects. In addition, the two subjects with the best score (general subjects/language) are considered (Table 1). For general subjects, only those completed in and after 2006 are considered.
Please note: the applicants who are completing their matriculation examination during the application semester, cannot be selected by this selection method.
Table 1. Scoring of the Matriculation Examination
Maximum score 198 points.
|
SUBJECT |
SUBJECT / LEVEL |
L |
E |
M |
C |
B |
A |
|
Mother tongue 1) |
|
46 |
41 |
34 |
26 |
18 |
10 |
|
Mathematics |
advanced |
46 |
43 |
40 |
35 |
27 |
19 |
|
basic |
40 |
35 |
27 |
19 |
13 |
6 |
|
|
Language 2) |
advanced |
46 |
41 |
34 |
26 |
18 |
10 |
|
intermediate |
38 |
34 |
26 |
18 |
12 |
5 |
|
|
basic |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Best of general subject tests/Language 3) |
Physics |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
Chemistry |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Biology |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Geography |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Health education |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Psychology |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Philosophy |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
History |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Social studies |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Religion / ethics |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Language |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
1 The mother tongue considered include Finnish, Swedish, Sami, Finnish as the second language and Swedish as the second language
2 The grade providing the highest score is considered
3 Two grades providing the highest score are considered
L = laudatur, E = eximia cum laude approbatur, M = Magna cum laude approbatur, C = Cum laude approbatur, B = Lubenter approbatur, A = approbatur
Please see here the scoring tables of International Baccalaureate (IB), European Baccalaureate (EB) and Reifeprüfung/Deutsche Internationale Abitur Diploma completed in Finland (RP/DIA).
Rules on identical scores
Where the total score of five substances is the same for two or several applicants, the ranking of the applicants shall be determined in accordance with the following rules on identical scores:
- Matriculation Examination grades:
I. Mother tongue
II. Mathematics
III. Language
For instance, if two applicants have received 100 points and both have the same order of preference, the applicant whose mother tongue grade is better will be selected. If both applicants have the same grade for their mother tongue, the next subject determined on the list will be examined.
Subject requirements
A degree programme may decide a requirement for a specific subject and/or grade which the applicant must meet in order to be selected in the paper-based selection.
TAMK’s subject reguirements
- Environmental Engineering programme requires all applicants who will be admitted by paper-based selection, to have a passing grade in English and Mathematics (all level syllabuses).
- Nursing programme requires all applicants who will be admitted by paper-based selection, to have a passing grade in English and Finnish (all level syllabuses).
- Environmental Engineering programme requires all applicants who will be admitted by paper-based selection, to have a passing grade in English and Mathematics (all level syllabuses).
Online entrance examination
The invitations to the 1st phase of the online examination will be sent on 28 January 2021. The exact exam dates will be published by the beginning of the application period.
The exam will consist of two phases 1) online exam and 2) online interview.
- The online exam (mathematics, physics/chemistry + motivation)
- Exam is held during week 5.
- Points awarded max 70 p, minimum requirement 20 p.
- Best applicants will be invited to an online interview based on the points from the online exam.
- The online interview
- Online interviews are held during week 7.
- Points awarded max 30 p, minimum requirement 10 p.
For the online examination you will need a computer with an internet connection.
Entrance examination outside Finland (FINNIPS)
The entrance exams outside of Finland will be organised via the FINNIPS network (www.finnips.fi). The country selection for spring 2021 will be published on the FINNIPS website during the autumn 2020. The exams will take place in March 2021.
All eligible applicants will be invited to participate in the entrance examination. Applicants choose the exam country on the application form. The invitations will be sent based on this information. Invitations to the examination are sent to the email address given on the application form. An examination organised abroad cannot be completed in Finland.
Structure
- Part 1: Mathematics, logical deduction, Physics, Chemistry and learning prerequisites (minimum 10 out of 40 points is required). Of Physics and Chemistry, you can choose which questions to answer.
- Part 2: English language test for all applicants (pass/ fail).
- The applicants must pass both parts in order to be selected for admission
Entrance examination in Finland
The national entrance examination in the field of technology will be organised on 8 April 2021.
All eligible applicants will be invited to participate in the entrance examination. Applicants choose to take part in the exam on the application form. Invitations to the examination are sent to the email address given on the application form. An examination organised in Finland cannot be completed abroad.
The entrance examination measures applicants’ study capability and suitability in the field of technology, as well as English language skills. Applicant should also be prepared to apply the SWOT analysis method. The language test is obligatory to all and it is evaluated on the scale pass/fail. If an applicant fails the language test, they cannot be admitted. The entrance examination result is only valid for this one specific application period. It is possible to score a maximum of 70 points in the entrance exam. Applicants must score a minimum of 20 points in order to pass the exam.
Entrance examination cooperation
Universities of applied sciences organise entrance exams in cooperation. Degree programmes belonging to the same entrance exam group accept entrance exams completed in the other universities of applied sciences. TAMK's Environmental Engineering participates in national entrance examination cooperations. Lists of universities of applied sciences involved in the cooperation for entrance examinations will be published here by the beginning of the application period.
If you have special needs which should be considered when arranging your online interview/entrance exam, please fill out the application form and deliver it with the other required enclosures to TAMK Admissions Office by 27 January 2021 (3 pm Finnish time).
You need to describe your special needs and the grounds for special arrangements in the application. Please enclose any relevant copies (e.g. medical certificate).
Application form (opens in December)
If you do not deliver the application in time, TAMK has no obligation to make any special arrangements. If the need for special arrangements arises or is discovered between the end of the application period (20 January 2021) and the online interview/entrance exam, you must deliver the special arrangement application without a delay to TAMK Admissions Office.
The special arrangement decision only applies to one application round.
Application step-by-step
- Check your eligibility for the degree programme of your choice.
- Apply via Studyinfo.fi portal during 7 - 20 January 2021 (3 pm Finnish time).
- Upload the requested attachments to your application form
- Take part in the entrance exam.
- Accept the offered study place.
- Join the TAMK community!
Online application
The electronic application form is available during the application period 7 - 20 January 2021 (3 pm Finnish time) in the Finnish national application portal Studyinfo.fi.
Note that your e-mail address is only valid for filling out one application. You cannot fill out additional applications with one e-mail address.
Scholarships
Non-EU/EEA citizens: If you wish to qualify for the Early Bird -scholarship at TAMK, you must accept the offered study place within 7 days from the time that student selection result is published. Please see more about tuition fees and scholarships.
One study place
Please notice, that you can only accept one study place among Bachelor's/Master's degrees in Finland starting during the same academic semester (1 Aug-31 Dec/1 Jan-31 Jul). Even if you register as absent or quit your studies, you cannot accept another study place during the same academic semester.
The confirmation of study place is binding and it cannot be changed afterwards.
Application documents
A degree completed outside of Finland
You have to upload the required certificate copies on your application form by 27 January 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest. If your original degree certificate is in a language other than Finnish, Swedish or English, you also have to upload a copy of its authorised translation. The authorised translation has to be in Finnish, Swedish or English and it has to include the translator’s signature and stamp.
International matriculation examination (IB, EB, RP/DIA)
You have to upload the diploma and the official translation (RP/DIA) copies on your application form by 27 January 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
Finnish matriculation examination prior to 1990
You have to upload the matriculation examination certificate on your application form by 27 January 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
Graduates of spring 2021
You have to upload a stamped and signed document from your school stating that you are graduating by the end of the academic year on your application form by 27 January 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest. If you are applying with IB/EB/DIA diploma and graduating during the academic year 2020-2021, submit a Predicted Grades or equivalent by 7 April 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest to the highest study option's UAS' Admissions Office. If your original document is in a language other than Finnish, Swedish or English, you also have to send a copy of its certified translation. The translation has to be in Finnish, Swedish or English and it has to include the translator’s signature and stamp.
If you are applying with other than above-mentioned degree, you don’t have to send certificate copies during the application period.
The certificate copies are checked from those who are accepted as students and the final certificate copies (Transcript of Grades for those completing IB diploma) have to be sent by 16 July 2021.
Document proving exemption of tuition fee
Applicants must upload a copy of one of the following documents to establish their citizenship and/or residence status on their application form (excl. Finnish citizens). This pertains to the legislation on tuition fees for those accepted students who are not citizens of countries of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland or holders of certain residence status in Finland. In case you hold a residence permit, upload that copy instead of passport copy, as it will also exempt you from payment of tuition fees.
You must upload the copy on your application form by 27 January 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
All submitted documents must be ones carrying a photograph, so they can also be used to establish identity. The copy must be fully legible and the photo must be identifiable.
Indicate which document you are referring to:
- Passport ID page or ID card of EU/EEA/Switzerland which states citizenship
- Passport ID page (all other citizenships)
- EU Blue Card
- EU Family Member's Residence Card in Finland
- Type A permit (continuous residence permit in Finland)
- Type P permit (permanent residence permit in Finland)
- Type P-EU permit (EU residence permit for third-country citizens with long-term residence in Finland)
The Finnish citizenship can be checked from the register.
SAT score report
If you are applying with the SAT score, your SAT score must be delivered to TAMK Admissions Office by 10 Febuary 2021. Therefore the SAT should be taken no later than on the December 2020 test date.
The SAT score must be sent to TAMK UAS Admissions Office directly from the College Board. Please fill in the institution code 6960 when you register for the SAT.
You can also order score reports at any time after your test through your online account. More information can be found on https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/sending-scores
TAMK's Bachelor degree: school certificate copies of admitted applicants
All admitted applicants (regardless of the country of the educational background) have to upload the school certificate copies on the application form by 16 July 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
This does not concern academic year 2020-2021 graduates, whose final diploma cannot be submitted by the given deadline. These applicants can be given another deadline by request. However, academic year 2020-2021 graduates have to submit a document from the educational institution/instant in question stating that the applicant has graduated/passed the final exams by 16 July 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest. Student selection is conditional until TAMK has checked the admitted students’ original final school certificates. TAMK may withdraw the admission if you do not deliver the certificates by the deadline or if you have given false information.
If your original degree certificate is in a language other than Finnish, Swedish or English, you also have to send a copy of its certified translation. The translation has to be in Finnish, Swedish or English and it has to include the translator’s signature and stamp.
Results
Results for the August 2021 intake will be published in March 2021 at the earliest and on 4 June 2021 at the latest.
All applicants
- See their results by logging into Studyinfo.fi portal
- Receive an e-mail/a letter stating their result and points
- Admitted applicants receive also a notice of admittance by e-mail
Confirm the offered study place in time
Admitted applicants must confirm their study place by 16 July 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest by logging into Studyinfo.fi portal. If the confirmation has not been done by the set date and time, the applicant will lose the offered study place.
Non-EU/EEA students: To qualify for the Early Bird -scholarship you must accept the offered study place within 7 days!
Confirmation of the study place is binding and cannot be altered or cancelled.
If you are admitted later from the waiting list, you have 10 days to confirm your study place. Please read your e-mail regularly in order to receive the possible admittance e-mail in time. The final day of admittance of new students is 2 August 2021.
Original certificates
The original certificates will be checked at the beginning of the studies. Student admission is conditional until TAMK has checked the admitted students' original school certificates at the beginning of the studies.
Original certificate delivery instructions are given in the admission letter. TAMK may withdraw the admission if you do not deliver the original certificates by the set date or if you have given false information.
One study place
You can only accept one study place among Bachelor's/Master's degrees in Finland starting during the same academic semester (1 Aug-31 Dec/1 Jan-31 Jul). Even if you register as absent or quit your studies, you cannot accept another study place during the same academic semester.
Enroll for studies
When accepting the study place, you also have to register as present or absent for your studies at TAMK on the Studyinfo.fi portal.
According to Finnish legislation, first-year student may register as absent for the first academic year for the following reasons only:
- Finnish military service under the Conscription Act (1438/2007), Non-Military Service Act (1446/2007), or Act on Women's Voluntary Military Service (194/1995);
- maternity, paternity or parental leave;
- the student cannot begin studies due to being incapacitated by personal illness or injury.
If you register as absent, you must prove the legal grounds for your absence. TAMK requires you to present these documents by 16 July 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time. Documents must be delivered to TAMK Admissions Office.
If you register as absent in your first academic year, but fail to deliver sufficient clarification regarding the grounds for your absence within the deadline, you will lose your right to study.
Appeals
If you believe that there has been a mistake in the student selection or the set admission criteria have not been applied correctly, you can submit a written request for rectification of the student selection decision addressed to TAMK Board of Examiners within 14 days after the student selection results have been published.
Always check the admission criteria of the programme first and contact TAMK Admissions Office before writing the request. If the issue cannot be solved by the admissions officials, you are advised to submit a written request for rectification.
Form and content of request for an administrative review:
The document requesting an administrative review shall indicate the particular decision for which the review is requested, the amendment that is being sought in the review requested and the grounds for requesting the review. (Administrative Procedure Act, Section 49d)
Apply via Transfer Application
Transfer Application, TAMK, spring 2020
Application period 4-18 May 2020 (3 pm Finnish time)
You can apply transfer if you want to change a degree programme to the same or similar study field in a different higher education institution. Admission is based on previous studies.
A transfer student is a student whose study right is transferred either to different degree programme within the current Finnish higher education institution or to other Finnish higher education institution.
Applying for transfer is possible, if you have a valid study right in a degree programme in a Finnish higher education institution and you are transferring to other higher education institution or changing a degree programme within your current higher education institution.
You can use transfer application if
- you want to change a degree programme to the same or similar study field in a different higher education institution and/or
- you want to change a degree programme to the same or similar study field within your higher education institution.
If you have a valid study right in a Finnish higher education institution and have completed enough studies in relation to the used study time, you can apply transfer to TAMK. When you are applying to Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering you must have a minimum of 45 credits of field-specific studies completed after the first academic year. You must have sufficient oral and written English language skills.
The intake for Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering via Transfer Application is 0-5. The number of selected students depends on how many seats are available in the relevant study group.
Study right
Transfer student’s study right is determined based on the new degree. The time you have used for the prior degree studies is deducted from the normal duration of the new degree.
Your study right ends in the current higher education institution and you receive a new study right in the new higher education institution. The prior study right ends and the new one begins when you accept the study place. Regardless of what your study right is in the current higher education you will get the study right for Bachelor’s degree in TAMK. When you accept the study place you lose your potential first-time applicant status.
Student admission
Student admission is based on the applicability of completed studies into TAMK’s curriculum, the academic success in the current higher education institution, and a potential interview. You must have sufficient oral and written English language skills. The reasons for applying the transfer given by the applicant may also be considered. Student admission is only possible if there are seats available in the study group.
Applicants are ranked based on the following criteria:
- Completed studies’ applicability into TAMK’s curriculum
- Academic success in the current higher education institution
- Potential interview
Study right is granted from the beginning of the following term. Student admission is conditional until TAMK has checked the admitted student’s transcript of records.
The university of applied sciences may withdraw student admission on the following grounds:
- The applicant does not submit the study certificate and transcript of records by the given deadline.
- The applicant has given false information on his/her study success.
Grounds for rejecting the application:
- There are no seats available in the study group.
- The completed studies do not comply with the degree programme objectives.
- The applicant has not progressed well enough in his/her studies.
- Demonstration of substance competence is rejected.
- The applicant has not submitted the attachments by the deadline.
Tuition fees
If the applicant is subject to a tuition fee by law, and is accepted as a student, he/she will be charged a tuition fee.
Applicants are invited to the interview by email or by phone. The interview may also be held via phone.
Application step-by-step
- Read the detailed information and admission criteria of the degree programme of your choice thoroughly.
- Apply via Studyinfo.fi portal during the application period.
- Upload the requested attachments to your online application.
- Make sure you get a confirmation email from Studyinfo.fi after sending your application.
- Follow your email regularly. All information concerning your admission will be send by email, e.g. document requests and notice of admittance.
- Confirm the offered study place in time.
- Pay the tuition fee if needed.
- Register as present.
When you are applying via the Transfer Application, you must upload the following attachments to your application form by 25 May at 15.00 at the latest:
- Certificate of Study
- The certificate has to include details on your history of presence
- Transcript of Records
- Declaration of ongoing but not assessed courses
All attachments should be signed and stamped by current university or university of applied sciences (teacher tutor, study councellor or the head of the degree programme).
If you are admitted to a degree programme via the Transfer Application, you must submit your up-to-date transcript of records to TAMK Admissions Office by email attachments.tamk [at] tuni.fi by 31 July at 15.00 at the latest.
Student admission is conditional until TAMK has checked the relevant transcript of records. TAMK may withdraw student admission if you don't submit the certificates by the given deadline or you have given false information on your open UAS studies.
Student admission results are published on 26 June at the latest.
Applicants will be informed of the decision by email or they can check the result on My Studyinfo Service.
Confirm the offered study place in time
Admitted applicants must confirm their study place by 31 July 2020 at 15.00 at the latest by logging into Studyinfo.fi portal. If the confirmation has not been done by the set date and time, the applicant will lose the offered study place.
The confirmation of study place is binding and it cannot be changed afterwards.
Enroll for studies
When accepting the study place, you also have to register as present to your studies at TAMK on the Studyinfo.fi portal.
You may register as absent for the academic year for the following reasons only:
- Finnish military service under the Conscription Act (1438/2007), Non-Military Service Act (1446/2007), or Act on Women's Voluntary Military Service (194/1995);
- maternity, paternity or parental leave;
- the student cannot begin studies due to being incapacitated by personal illness or injury.
If you register as absent, you must prove the legal grounds for your absence. TAMK requires you to present these documents by 31 July at 15.00 at the latest. Documents must be delivered to TAMK Admissions Office.
Appeals
If you believe that there has been a mistake in the student selection or the set admission criteria have not been applied correctly, you can submit a written request for rectification of the student selection decision addressed to TAMK Board of Examiners within 14 days after the student selection results have been published.
Always check the admission criteria of the programme first and contact to TAMK Admissions Office before writing the request. If the issue cannot be solved by the admissions officials, you are advised to submit a written request for rectification.