Software Engineering
Future career in a digitalised world
The demand for software specialists is constantly increasing and the ICT professionals play a key role in the digitalised world. The Degree Programme in Software Engineering focuses on the most important technologies and the latest methods of modern software engineering.
Your studies will progress from basics to programming languages, web development, user interfaces, usability and software regulations, and big data systems and analysis. The degree programme will give you the ability to work as a professional in the international field of software engineering.
After graduation, you will have competence to work as software engineer, software developer, software architect, software consultant, data engineer, web application developer, web programmer or mobile application developer – to give just a few examples.
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Information and communication technology (ICT) is utilised almost everywhere. It is necessary for everyday life, society, business and industry. Digitalisation is the engine of the future growth and ICT professionals play a key role in it. The lack of software specialists is a constantly growing problem in the industry. It is good news for the applicants who are interested in this programme.
Software Engineering degree programme educates the students to become internationally oriented professionals who have the competence of software engineer, software developer or web application developer. The graduates from this programme understand the most important technologies and use the latest methods of modern software engineering. Learning to apply such things in practice is the core of the studies.
The language of the degree programme is English. For students who wish to stay and work in Finland, Finns and non-Finns alike, good communication skills in Finnish are essential. A lot of Finnish language studies at different levels are offered in the curriculum.
Software Engineering degree programme is closely connected to the working life and provides the graduate with the best of competence and confidence to start his/her career in software industry or, if the graduate so wishes, to proceed to Master's studies in Tampere Universities or elsewhere. The studies focus in the most important technologies and methods used in modern software development. The important hot topics, like Internet of Things and Big Data, are included and the programme covers the needed general competences, like project management, as well.
Part of the studies are in various kinds of projects to build-up competence in practice for the future work. The students form project teams and the work is coached by experienced teaching staff. The education adheres to national (NQF) and European (EQF) frameworks.
Study topics contain for example
- Programming Languages (C++, Java, Javascript, etc.)
- Web Development (Frontend, Backend, APIs, etc.)
- User Interfaces, Usability and UX
- Software Architectures and Engineering
- Data Analytics and Machine Learning
- Software Projects
The duration of the programme is four years. Each school year starts at the end of August or beginning of September and ends in May. The 3-4 month summer break is the time to do the practical training.
The build-up of your skills and competences is around the following annual themes:
During the first academic year, you will build a strong basis for your engineering skills and knowledge by studying mathematics, physics and basics of ICT and programming languages. According to the study plan, you will complete the first practical training after the first academic year.
During the second academic year, you will deepen your engineering skills and knowledge. You will study topics of modern ICT and software engineering. The topics contain, for example, object oriented programming and web technologies. You will also increase your basic engineering knowledge and language skills. According to the study plan, you will complete the second practical training after this academic year.
During the third academic year, you will continue deepening your software engineering skills and knowledge, mostly by studying professional topics and methods of modern software engineering. The topics contain, for example, full-stack development, native development and data analytics. According to the study plan, you will complete the third practical training after this academic year.
During the fourth academic year, you will study professional topics of modern software engineering. You will highly increase your professional software engineering skills and knowledge and gain versatile competence to understand the latest technologies, applications and methods of modern software engineering by making practical professional software projects using the latest DevOps practices. During the fourth academic year, you will compile a Bachelor's thesis to present your competences in the field of software engineering.
Field of specialisation is Software Engineering.
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 in-class sessions of the courses are mainly during the daytime. The adopted approach is blended learning meaning that there are varying in-class lectures, practical sessions and the students studying on their own outside the classroom. Part of the studies are in different kind of projects in teams with the teaching staff acting as coaches.
The extent of the degree programme is 240 ECTS credits and it takes four years to complete the programme. The study plan of software engineering includes following studies:
- basic studies of engineering mathematics and science
- project and entrepreneur studies
- communication and language skills
- basic studies of ICT engineering
- advanced professional studies of software engineering
- practical training (30 ECTS)
- free-choice studies (15 ECTS)
- Bachelor's thesis (15 ECTS)
The aim of the Bachelor's thesis (15 ECTS) 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 growing demand of software engineering specialists opens a vast variety of job opportunities. After graduation, you have the competence to work, for example, as Software Engineer, Software Developer, Software Architect, Software Consultant, Data Engineer, Web Application Developer, Web Programmer and Mobile Application Developer.
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.
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.
This Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) degree gives you general global eligibility for Master's degree programmes in universities offering programmes in ICT engineering.
Contact
Hanna Kinnari-Korpela
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. Hanna Kinnari-Korpela, hanna.kinnari-korpela(at)tuni.fi.
Apply in joint application to higher education
First joint application for higher education spring 2020
Application period 8-22 January 2020 (3 pm Finnish time)
Admission via National Joint Application is made based on entrance examination outside Finland or Matriculation Examination. Click to see the admission criteria.
Eligibility for the degree programme is given by the general eligibility for bachelor’s degrees in universities of applied sciences in Finland.
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 student admission.
The 2020 intake for Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering via joint application is 20.
Intake
| Joint Application: Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering | Study places |
|
15 |
|
5 |
| Total intake | 20 |
| TAMK Direct Application: Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering (SAT Score / Exam in Dhaka + Online Interview) | Study places |
|
5 |
|
15 |
| Total intake | 20 |
Applicants are ranked and admitted based on the points of
- National Joint Application: the entrance examinations outside Finland
- National Joint Application: paper-based selection by matriculation examination
- TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes: SAT score and online interview
- TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes: the entrance examination in Dhaka and online interview.
Applicant applies via the joint application or the TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes or both in order which selection method wants to use.
Entrance exam outside Finland (FINNIPS)
These selection methods are used only when applied via National Joint Application.
The exams outside of Finland are organised via FINNIPS network in March 2020.
All eligible applicants are invited to the examination. Invitations to the examination are sent to the e-mail address given on the application form.
Please look for more information about the entrance exam under the sections Entrance Exam outside Finland (FINNIPS).
Paper-based selection by matriculation examination
This selection method is used only when applied via National Joint Application.
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 taken into account for all who has passed the subjects. In addition, the two subjects with the best score (general subjects/language) are taken into account . For general subjects, only those completed in and after 2006 are taken into account.
Please look for more information about the scoring of Matriculation Examination under the sections Scoring.
SAT score + Online Interview
This selection method is used only when applied via in TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes.
The student selection has two phases. The first phase is a SAT and the second phase is an online interview. Only the best-scoring applicants are invited to the online interview. Applicants are admitted based on the points of SAT (maximum total points 1600). Only applicants who pass the online interview can be admitted.
Please look for more information about the selection method SAT score and Online Interview under the application instructions of TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes.
Entrance exam in Dhaka, Bangladesh + Online Interview
This selection method is used only when applied via TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes.
The student selection has two phases. The first phase is an entrnace exam in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 18 February 2020 (tentative) and the second phase is an online interview. Only the best-scoring applicants are invited to the online interview. Applicants are admitted based on the points of the exam (maximum total points 40). Only applicants who pass the online interview can be admitted
Please look for more information about the selection method Entrance Exam in Dhaka and Online Interview under the application instructions of TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes.
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 taken into account for all who has passed the subjects. In addition, the two subjects with the best score (general subjects/language) are taken into account (Table 1). For general subjects, only those completed in and after 2006 are taken into account.
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 taken into account include Finnish, Swedish, Sami, Finnish as the second language and Swedish as the second language
2 The grade providing the highest score is taken into account
3 Two grades providing the highest score are taken into account
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 (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 requirement
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 Software Engineering programme requires all applicant who will be admitted by paper-based selection, to have a passing grade in English and Mathematics (all level syllabuses).
The entrance exams outside of Finland will be organised via the FINNIPS network (www.finnips.fi). The country selection for spring 2020 will be published on the FINNIPS website during the autumn 2019. The exams will take place in March 2020.
All eligible applicants will be invited to sit 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 e-mail address given in the application. An examination organised abroad cannot be completed in Finland.
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. Lists of universities of applied sciences involved in cooperation for entrance examinations will be published at www.finnips.fi.
Structure of the exam
- 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. Be prepared to apply the SWOT analysis method and familiarise yourself with the degree programme’s curriculum.
- Part 2: English language test for all applicants (pass/ fail).
- The applicants must pass both parts in order to be selected for admission
If you have special needs which should be taken into account when arranging your online interview/entrance exam, please fill in the application form and deliver it with the other required enclosures to TAMK Admissions Office by 29 January 2020 (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 (22 January 2020) 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 8 - 22 January 2020 (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 8 - 22 January 2020 (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 to your application form by 29 January 2020 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 to your application form by 29 January 2020 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
Finnish matriculation examination prior to 1990
You have to upload the matriculation examination certificate to your application form by 29 January 2020 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
Graduates of spring 2020
You have to upload a stamped and signed document from your school stating that you are graduating by the end of the academic year to your application form by 29 January 2020 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest. If you are applying with IB diploma and graduating during the academic year 2018-2019, submit a Predicted Grades or equivalent by 8 April 2020 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest to the highest study option's UAS' Admissions Office.
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 15 July 2020.
Document proving exemption of tuition fee
All applicants must upload a copy of one of the following documents to establish their citizenship and/or residence status to their application form. 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 to your application form by 29 January 2020 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)
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 to the application form by 15 July 2020 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
This does not concern academic year 2019-2020 graduates, whose final diploma cannot be submitted by the given deadline. These applicants can be given an another deadline by request. However, academic year 2019-2020 graduates have to submit a document from the educational institution/instant in question stating that the applicant has graduated/passed the final exams by 15 July 2020 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 August 2020 intake will be published on 13 March 2020 at the earliest(Direct application) and on 5 June 2020 at the latest (Joint Application).
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 10 July 2020 (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 later admitted 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 is 31 July 2020.
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.
Applicants who are accepted to the degree programme which they placed highest in the order of preference on the application form, cannot choose a study place from lower preference options at confirmation stage.
This is a national policy to ensure that as many applicants as possible get a new study place annually.
Enroll for studies
When accepting the study place, you also have to register as present or absent to 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 15 July 2020 (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 in TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor's Programmes
TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes, spring 2020
Application period 8-22 January 2020 (3 pm Finnish time)
Admission via TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor's Programmes is made based on entrance exam (Dhaka) and online interview OR SAT and online interview. Click to see the admission criteria.
Eligibility for the degree programme is given by the general eligibility for bachelor’s degrees in universities of applied sciences in Finland.
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 entrance exam.
The 2020 intake for Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering (SAT Score / Exam in Dhaka + Online Interview) is 20.
Intake
| Joint Application: Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering | Study places |
|
10 |
|
5 |
| Total intake | 15 |
| TAMK Direct Application: Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering (SAT Score / Exam in Dhaka + Online Interview) | Study places |
|
5 |
|
15 |
| Total intake | 20 |
Applicants are ranked and admitted based on the points of
- National Joint Application: the entrance examinations outside Finland
- National Joint Application: paper-based selection by matriculation examination
- TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes: SAT score and online interview
- TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes: the entrance examination in Dhaka and online interview.
Applicant applies via the joint application or the TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes or both in order which selection method wants to use.
Entrance exam outside Finland (FINNIPS)
These selection methods are used only when applied via in National Joint Application.
The exams outside of Finland are organised via FINNIPS network in March 2020.
All eligible applicants are invited to the examination. Invitations to the examination are sent to the e-mail address given on the application form.
Please look for more information about the selection method Entrance Examination under the application instructions of National Joint Application.
Paper-based selection by matriculation examination
This selection method is used only when applied via in National Joint Application.
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 taken into account for all who has passed the subjects. In addition, the two subjects with the best score (general subjects/language) are taken into account . For general subjects, only those completed in and after 2006 are taken into account.
Please look for more information about the selection method Matriculation Examinationunder the application instructions of National Joint Application.
SAT score + Online Interview
This selection method is used only when applied via in TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes.
The student selection has two phases. The first phase is a SAT and the second phase is an online interview. Only the best-scoring applicants are invited to the online interview. Applicants are admitted based on the points of SAT (maximum total points 1600). Only applicants who pass the online interview can be admitted.
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 applicant 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 12 February 2020. Therefore the SAT should be taken no later than on the December 2019 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
Online interviews
The interview takes place on 27-28 February 2020. The exact date and time of the interview will be announced in the email invitation. The interview will be evaluated as passed/failed.
Entrance exam in Dhaka, Bangladesh + Online Interview
This selection method is used only when applied via in TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes.
The student selection has two phases. The first phase is an entrnace exam in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 18 February 2020 (tentative) and the second phase is an online interview. Only the best-scoring applicants are invited to the online interview. Applicants are admitted based on the points of the exam (maximum total points 40). Only applicants who pass the online interview can be admitted
Online interviews
The interview takes place on 27-28 February 2020. The exact date and time of the interview will be announced in the email invitation. The interview will be evaluated as passed/failed.
Please look for more information about the entrance exam under the sections Entrance Exam and Online Interview.
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.
Entrance examination in Bangladesh, Dhaka
All eligible applicants will be invited to the entrance exam. The exam will be arranged on 18 February 2020 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The exact date and time of the exam will be announced in the email invitation.
The exam is a written test that measures mathematical skills and knowledge, logical reasoning skills and aptitude for technological fields. The applicants are not allowed to use calculators during the exam.
Maximum score for the exam is 40 points. The total minimum score of the exam is 10 points.
The exam result is only valid for the one specific application period.
Invitations to the entrance examination in Bangladesh, Dhaka
The invitation emails to the entrance exam will be sent by mid-February 2020.
Entrance exam co-operation
No co-operation.
Online interview
The online interview takes place on 27-28 February 2020. The exact date and time of the interview will be announced in the email invitation. The interview will be evaluated as passed/failed.
The online interview will test applicants' motivation and suitability to the field of study. Applicants must be prepared to be interviewed (i.e. have a computer with microphone and camera available) at the time given. Interviews will be arranged during office hours Finnish time.
The interview result is only valid for the one specific application period.
Invitations to the online interview
Only the 50 best-qualified applicants based on both the entrance examination result and applicants who have passed the SAT with the minimum scores (max 10 applicants) will be invited to the online interview. The invitation emails to the entrance exam will be sent by couple of days prior the online interviews.
If you have special needs which should be taken into account when arranging your online interview/entrance exam, please fill in the application form and deliver it with the other required enclosures to TAMK Admissions Office by 29 January 2020 (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 (22 January 2020) 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 8 - 22 January 2020 (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 8 - 22 January 2020 (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 per application. You cannot fill out additional applications with one e-mail address.
Please notice to apply via right application; via the joint application or the TAMK Direct Application for Bachelor’s Programmes or both in order which selection methods you want to use.
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 to your application form by 29 January 2020 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 to your application form by 29 January 2020 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
Finnish matriculation examination prior to 1990
You have to upload the matriculation examination certificate to your application form by 29 January 2020 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
Graduates of spring 2020
You have to upload a stamped and signed document from your school stating that you are graduating by the end of the academic year to your application form by 29 January 2020 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest. If you are applying with IB diploma and graduating during the academic year 2018-2019, submit a Predicted Grades or equivalent by 8 April 2020 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest to the highest study option's UAS' Admissions Office.
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 15 July 2020.
Document proving exemption of tuition fee
All applicants must upload a copy of one of the following documents to establish their citizenship and/or residence status to their application form. 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 to your application form by 29 January 2020 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)
SAT score report
If you are applying with the SAT score, your SAT score must be delivered to TAMK Admissions Office by 12 February 2020. The SAT Test should be taken no later than on the December 2019 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 send the school certificate copies to TAMK Admissions Office by 15 July 2020 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
This does not concern academic year 2019-2020 graduates, whose final diploma cannot be submitted by the given deadline. These applicants can be given an another deadline by request. However, academic year 2019-2020 graduates have to submit a document from the educational institution/instant in question stating that the applicant has graduated/passed the final exams by 15 July 2020 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 August 2020 intake will be published on 13 March 2020 at the earliest (Direct application) and on 5 June 2020 at the latest (Joint Application).
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 10 July 2020 (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 later admitted 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 is 31 July 2020.
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.
Applicants who are accepted to the degree programme which they placed highest in the order of preference on the application form, cannot choose a study place from lower preference options at confirmation stage.
This is a national policy to ensure that as many applicants as possible get a new study place annually.
Enroll for studies
When accepting the study place, you also have to register as present or absent to 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 15 July 2020 (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)