1. University and University of Applied
Sciences
● After high school, students can go to
University or to University of Applied
Sciences
● UAS studies are more practical, when
university studies are more theoretical
● In Finland studying in University is free of
charge but students have a lot of
responsibility for their studies
● You have to pass entrance exams

3. University
● There are 20 different Universities in
Finland
● Each University is specialized in many
different themes (e.g. University of
Lapland specialized in arts)
● Many faculties: for example Theology,
Law, Medicine...

4. Studying at University
● Studies take about 3-6 years
● A lower degree contains basic and subject
studies and a candidate degree. It requires also
minor studies for two different subjects.
- the target time is 3 years
● A master's degree requires also advanced
studies in the major subject and a pro gradu
thesis
- the target time is two years

6. University of Applied Sciences (UAS)
● There are 28 UAS in Finland
● Finnish UAS cooperate with business and
industry
● Ministry of education controls most UAS
● You can apply to a UAS if you have
graduated from any secondary level
studies

7. Studying at University of Applied Sciences
(UAS)
● Studies take about 3,5-4,5 years
● At UAS you can get a lower vocational
diploma or a master's degree
● If you want to get master's, first you
must finish lower vocational degree and
have at least three years' work
experience

8. Apply to University or UAS
● If you want to apply in a Finnish
University read more info at University's
website, for example University of Turku:
http://www.utu.fi/en/studying/Pages/home.aspxhttp://www.utu.
fi/en/studying/Pages/home.aspx
● If you want to apply to a Finnish UAS, you
can look for more information here: www.
admissions.fi.