FINNIPS -Finnish Network for International Programmes

FINNIPS - Finnish Network for International Programmes: Get an English-taught Higher Education Degree in Finland!

What is FINNIPS?

FINNIPS = your way to get a higher education degree in Finland!

FINNIPS is your way to study in English in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences and to obtain an internationally-recognised and professionally-oriented higher education degree. See the great variety of degree programmes offered by the network in eight fields of study!

The Finnish Network for International Programmes (FINNIPS) is a cooperation network formed by 13 Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS). These Universities of Applied Sciences offer over 30 degree programmes that are fully conducted in English. The majority of the UASs' degree programmes are at Bachelor's level but in there are also Master's programmes that arrange their entrance exams outside Finland through the FINNIPS network.

The main function of the FINNIPS network is to arrange entrance examinations for the UASs’ English-taught degree programmes in countries outside Finland. In addition, FINNIPS participates in study fairs and exhibitions to promote the various study options of the network's UASs and to spread information about studying in Finland!

Admission Services will help you

Each UAS has its own Admission Services. For any questions about the degree programmes, admission process and entrance examinations, please contact the Admission Services of the UAS of your choice. See the Admission Services' contact information and get your questions answered!

Apply online 9-23 January 2019

The next joint application period for studies starting in autumn 2019 will take place on 9-23 January 2019. Students will be selected through the Finnish national joint application system, studyinfo.fi, which is maintained by Finnish National Agency for Education.

Read more and fill in the online application at Studyinfo.fi

Over 30 programmes in English

What do you want to study? You can choose from over 30 English-taught Degree Programmes in eight different fields of study: Business and Administration, Culture, Health Care and Social Services, Natural Resources, Seafaring, Sports, Technology, and Tourism and Catering. Find your programme amongst the great variety!

Take a look at the programmes

Entrance exams around the world

After applying for admission according to the set procedures, all eligible applicants will be invited to take part in entrance examinations. The entrance examination can be taken either in Finland or outside Finland in one of the countries where FINNIPS organises them. In spring 2019 the network will arrange the entrance examinations in twelve countries around the world.

See the list of exam countries in 2019

Student Stories

What to expect from studying in Finland? What do Alejandro and other degree students from the FINNIPS member UASs have to say about studying and living in Finland?

Read student stories

Finnips Publications

Finnips has published three books concerning international education. You can download and read FINNIPS network's publications for free.

14 Sep 2017

Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences on the Verge of a New Era

The third publication of the Finnish Network for International Programmes (FINNIPS) deals with topics related to the international education marketing and student recruitment as well as provides accounts on Finnish higher education institutions’ experiences regarding the introduction of tuition fees.

23 Sep 2015

Exploring the Impact and Full Potential of International Education

The FINNIPS-network’s second publication is a cross-section of the various themes and on-going discussions that shape and affect the role and functions of international degree programmes in Finnish UASs.This publication seeks to address the most topical questions and map the current challenges related to international UAS education and, at the same time, offer tools and accounts of best practices with regard to the further development of it.

13 Nov 2013

Finnips - Joint Efforts for Internationalisation

This publication illuminates the reasons for arranging entrance examinations abroad in pursuance of describing the development and activities of the FINNIPS network...

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