International Business
Towards expertise in international business
The studies are a combination of various learning methods, such as contact teaching, online studies and team-based assignments. The learning model will help you to combine theoretical business studies with learning by doing under the guidance of a Team Coach in a virtual firm.
In our degree programme you can choose from seven specialisation options:
- Accounting and Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Experience Economy and Tourism
- Human Resource Management and Leadership
- Innovation Management and Business Development
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management.
A key element of the programme is a period abroad, which prepares you for international working life. Our degree programme in International Business also has three Double Degree programmes with KEDGE Business School (Bordeaux or Marseille, France), Munich University of Applied Sciences (Germany), and Salford Business School (Manchester, UK).
According to the alumni surveys our graduates have landed in a variety of business administration jobs from marketing, sales, customer relations to export-import or product management. They also work for example in supply chain management, project management and as consultants or entrepreneurs.
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The objective of the Bachelor's degree programme in International Business is to prepare undergraduates for tasks demanding business expertise and for entry-level managerial positions worldwide. The programme is targeted at students who want to work in a multicultural environment. The students will learn basic business skills and acquire competence essential for success in today's international working life. The programme challenges you to look for your field of expertise and career path in business. A key element of the programme is a required period of study abroad.
Graduates from the TAMK BBA in International Business programme face exciting professional opportunities in the fields, e.g. marketing, sales, export-import operations, product management, and customer relations. TAMK graduates also work in supply chain management, project management or as consultants or entrepreneurs.
The language of instruction is English.
The programme is an internationally competitive, full-time Bachelor of Business Administration programme (BBA), taught in English. It is accredited by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, and accepts both Finnish and international students.
First Year - Basics of International Business
During the first year of studies, the objective is to give the students a broad perspective on the business operations of a company, including computing and communication skills. Students learn to apply theory in practice right from the start, as they establish and operate a virtual Practice Enterprise. The learning model helps students to combine theoretical business studies with learning-by-doing.
Students develop their working life skills and competences by working in their Practice Enterprise, and during the collaborative learning sessions under the guidance of a Team Coach. The coaching teachers have an on-going role in promoting team learning skills, and individual learning, by supervising the students' team work in their Practice Enterprises throughout the first year. With their multicultural teams, the students learn together and practice their collaboration and communication skills.
The contents of the first year study are presented in detail in separate module guides, which are distributed to students at the beginning of the academic year.
Second Year – Choosing the Fields of Specialisation
At the end of the first year, the students start to plan their own career paths. The second year will give the students a deeper insight into the functions of an internationalising company.
Students choose two specialisation modules of 15 ECTS credits out of the following 7 options:
- Accounting and Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Experience Economy and Tourism
- Human Resource Management and Leadership
- Innovation Management and Business Development
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Third Year – Exchange Studies and Practical Training
During the third year, the Finnish students choose a foreign partner university for their semester of study abroad (= 4 - 6 months). The International Business programme has 130 partner universities all over the world. In addition, the Finnish students will spend a further 5 months abroad in a practical training placement. It can be done anywhere in the world; students are free to arrange their training placements to suit their own international career plans.
International students can complete the whole degree in Finland, but they can also choose to go for an exchange study period and do their practical training outside of Finland.
Fourth Year – Bachelor's Thesis and Developing Professional Expertise
Ideally, the organisation where students do their practical training will also commission their Bachelor's thesis, which is a development project requiring them to apply their knowledge and expertise to solve a specific problem for the company concerned.
The objective of the Bachelor's thesis is to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills, and in this way to produce topical solutions for the organisation's needs. The thesis is written following the practices of scientific reporting and with emphasis on practical solutions for existing problems within the organisation concerned. It can be a planning or development task, a research, a product, or a guide done for a company, a branch of local government, or other organisations. Ideally, the students should find a practical case for their final thesis during the practical training. Writing the Bachelor's thesis will take from four to six months, depending on the topic and level of difficulty.
Teaching is carried out using a variety of learning methods, such as
- contact teaching
- virtual studies
- blended learning
- case studies
- development discussions
- research and development assignments with companies
- intensive programmes with partner universities
- independent studies
- team-based assignments
- individual company projects
- portfolios
A key element of the programme is a required period of study/training abroad.
At the end of the first year, you will start to plan your own career path. At this stage you will choose your second year specialisation out of the following seven options:
- Accounting and Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Experience Economy and Tourism
- Human Resource Management and Leadership
- Innovation Management and Business Development
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- E-commerce
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 scope of the degree programme is worth 210 ECTS credits and it takes 3.5 years to complete. If you plan your studies carefully, it may be possible to graduate sooner.
The International Business degree programme consists of the following parts:
- Basic and Professional Studies (145 ECTS credits) including a required international student exchange of 4 - 6 months
- Free-Choice Studies (20 ECTS credits)
- International Practical Training (30 ECTS credits)
- Bachelor's thesis (15 ECTS credits)
For Finnish nationals, both a semester of study abroad and a practical training placement abroad are required parts of the degree programme. For the students of other nationalities, study and training periods abroad are highly recommended but not required.
The objective of the Bachelor's thesis (15 ECTS credits) is to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills, and in this way to produce topical solutions for the organisation's needs. The thesis is written following the practices of scientific reporting and with emphasis on practical solutions for existing problems within the organisation concerned. It can be a planning or development task, a research, a product, or a guide done for a company, a branch of local government, or other organisations. Ideally, the students should find a practical case for their final thesis during the practical training. Writing the Bachelor's thesis will take from four to six months, depending on the topic and level of difficulty.
Examples of TAMK International Business students' theses can be found in the Theseus database.
The BBA in International Business prepares undergraduates for demanding jobs in various fields, such as marketing, sales, export-import operations, financial management, product management, and customer relations. TAMK graduates work e.g. in supply chain management, project management, HR, marketing, consultation and as entrepreneurs. Even entry level managerial positions are within the reach of our most successful graduates.
Occupational titles
The variety of job titles of TAMK BBA Alumnae shows how the degree works for individual career goals: customer service officer, marketing planner, marketing assistant, sales negotiator, sales manager, publicist or social media manager, purchaser, procurement assistant, logistics assistant, supplier account manager, demand solution specialist, materials and warehouse manager, finance assistant, accountant, payroll specialist, business controller assistant, business analyst, financial analyst, service advisor, project manager, entrepreneur, export/import assistant or manager, operations assistant, claims handler, key account manager, senior HR consultant, international research assistant, product group manager.
The BBA Alumnae specialising in Experience Economy and Tourism now work as resort manager, service or product manager, programme coordinator, event coordinator, sales assistant, marketing manager, travel secretary, front desk receptionist, tourist information officer, project manager, tourism office advisor, or service manager.
Bachelor of Business Administration
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 Munich University of Applied Sciences (MUAS) in Germany or University of Salford in the UK. If accepted, you will spend a full academic year at MUAS/Salford and get a degree certificate from both TAMK and MUAS/Salford on completion of your double degree.
The degree programme is co-designed and co-developed with local companies and alumni of the TAMK BBA programme.
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.
After BBA graduation, you will be eligible to apply for a Master's degree programme in Finland or abroad.
TAMK School of Business and Services also runs further studies in an internationally competitive, English-taught Master's degree programme in International Business Management and Master's degree programme in Educational Leadership. To apply for a University of Applied Sciences Master's programme you must have three years of work experience from the field after your BBA graduation.
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Hanna Pihlajarinne
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 Pihlajarinne, hanna.pihlajarinne [at] tuni.fi
Apply in joint application to higher education
Korkeakoulujen kevään 2020 ensimmäinen yhteishaku
Application period 8-22 January 2020 (3 pm Finnish time)
Admission is based on entrance examinations or Matriculation Examination or SAT score. 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 2020 intake for Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business in joint application is 58.
Intake
| Study Option: Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business | Study places |
| Entrance exam in Finland | 24 |
| Entrance exam outside Finland | 24 |
| Matriculation Examination | 5 |
| SAT score | 5 |
| Total intake | 58 |
Selection methods
Applicants are ranked and admitted based on the entrance exam points or the Matriculation Examination or the SAT score.
Entrance exams
The national entrance exam for the Degree Programme in International Business is arranged in Finland on 1 April 2020. 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.
The pre-reading material for the exam has been published on 13 January 2020. The material may not be taken to the exam.
Please look for more information about the entrance exam under the section Entrance examination.
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 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 entrance exam under the section Scoring.
SAT score
If you are applying with SAT score, TAMK International Business requires you to take the SAT, which includes a Reading test, a Writing and Language test and a Math test. Essay is not required. Please note that SAT Subject Tests are not accepted. Only new SAT scores taken after 1 March 2016 are accepted.
An applicant applying with the SAT score must have both of the following SAT 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 score total is 1000 points. Students are selected in order of best points.
You must deliver your SAT score by 8 April 2020. That is why the SAT Test should be taken no later than on the March 2020 test date. Check registration deadlines on the SAT website; the registration closes approximately one month before the test dates: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines
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
Selection between applicants with equal points
If two or more applicants earn the same admission points and 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) diplomas.
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 International Business programme requires all applicant who will be admitted by paper-based selection, to have a minimum grade C in advanced English.
If two or more applicants earn the same admission points, the application system will automatically draw the order.
Entrance exam in Finland
The national entrance exam in Finland is arranged on 1st April 2020. All eligible applicants are invited to sit the examination. Invitations to the examination are sent to the e-mail address given in the application at the end of February.
The pre-reading material for the exam will be published by the end of the application period. The material may not be taken to the exam.
The examination assesses study and teamwork skills, verbal and written expression skills as well as mathematical/logical reasoning skills. The structure of the exam:
- Written part 1: Essay (min. 6/ max. 20 points)
- Written part 2: Multiple-choice questions (min. 4/ max. 12 points)
- Written part 3: Mathematics and Logic (min. 4/ max. 16 points)
- Spoken part: Group discussion after the written exam (min. 6/ max. 32 points).
The applicants must pass all parts of the examination in order to be selected for admission. Applicants must score at least 20 points in the entrance examination (max. 80 points).
The essay and the group discussion are combined in the entrance examination as an integrated section measuring English language proficiency. Applicants must receive at minimum 6 points for each language section. The section testing English language proficiency will be entered in the system with a pass/fail grade.
Entrance exam co-operation
Universities of applied sciences organise entrance exams in co-operation. Degree programmes belonging to the same entrance exam group accept entrance exams completed in the other participating universities of applied sciences. TAMK participates in the national entrance examination co-operation.
Entrance exams outside Finland
The entrance exams outside of Finland will be organised via the FINNIPS network. The country selection for spring 2020 will be announced in September 2019. The exams will take place in March 2020.
All eligible applicants are invited to sit the examination. Applicants choose the exam country in 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 at the end of February.
The pre-reading material for the exam will be published by the end of the application period. The material may not be taken to the exam.
The examination assesses study and teamwork skills, verbal and written expression skills as well as mathematical/logical reasoning skills. The structure of the exam:
- Written part 1: Essay (min. 3/ max. 10 points)
- Written part 2: Multiple-choice questions (min. 2/ max. 6 points)
- Written part 3: Mathematics and Logic (min. 2/ max. 8 points)
- Spoken part: Group discussion after the written exam (min.3/ max. 16 points).
The applicants must pass all parts of the examination in order to be selected for admission. Applicants must score at least 10 points in the entrance examination (max. 40 points).
The essay and the group discussion are combined in the entrance examination as an integrated section measuring English language proficiency. Applicants must receive at minimum 3 points for each language section. The section testing English language proficiency will be entered in the system with a pass/fail grade.
Entrance exam co-operation
Universities of applied sciences organise entrance exams in co-operation. Degree programmes belonging to the same entrance exam group accept entrance exams completed in the other participating universities of applied sciences. TAMK participates in the national entrance examination co-operation.
The pre-reading material for the exam has been published on 13 January 2020. Here you can find the pre-reading material and instrcuctions by the selection methods
The material may not be taken to the exam.
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)
SAT score report
If you are applying with the SAT score, your SAT score must be delivered to TAMK Admissions Office by 8 April 2020. The SAT Test should be taken no later than on the March 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 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 at the end of April 2020 at the earliest and on 5 June 2020 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 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)