Pathway to Bachelor's Europe
Do you dream of studying in Europe?
Pathway to Europe is a preparatory program designed to help you gain admission to undergraduate studies in Europe.
Our study programs help you prepare for higher education studies and reach the skill level needed for university admission. After completing the program, you will be eligible to progress to degree studies at one of our partner universities in Europe!
Duration
1 or 2 semesters
Intakes
January & August
Semester dates
Spring 2027:
18.01 – 02.05.2027
Fall 2027:
16.08 - 28.11.2027
MODE OF STUDY
Full-time or part-time
Why choose us?
- One of the Shortest Pathways to University
Complete a focused preparatory program and progress smoothly to university. - Guaranteed Admission to European Degrees
Successfully completing the Pathway meets the requirements for progression to our partner universities in Europe. - Academic and Language Preparedness
Strengthen core skills and close knowledge gaps before starting your degree. - International Readiness
Develop intercultural and academic competencies for global university environments. - Personalized Support and Flexibility
Access tailored guidance and flexible Pathway study options. - Transparent, High-Quality Education
Study in a structured program designed with partner universities.
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Choose your Study Method
You can complete your Pathway studies online from your home country or join our Study Hub and complete a part of your studies in Finland!
Pathway to Europe
Online Studies
€3,300 – €4,000
Take up your pathway journey from home — study at your own pace, anywhere in the world
Includes:
- 100% online studies
- Strengthen academics and language skills
- Full academic curriculum
- No entrance examinations required
- Access from anywhere
- Guaranteed access to chosen university after the completion of the Pathway
- Application Deadlines
10 January 2027 (January 2027 intake)
8 August 2027 (August 2027 intake)
Additional Details
Our studies take place on our interactive online learning platform. In addition, you will have regular live classes on Zoom during weekdays.
Online programs available in:
- Standard Pathway, full-time studies (30 ECTS, 1 semester)
- Standard Pathway, part-time studies (30 ECTS, 2 semesters)
Program Fees
- Standard Pathway, full-time studies:
- Business & Nursing Tracks: 3600 EUR
- Engineering Track: 3300 EUR
- Standard Pathway, part-time studies: 4000 EUR
Pathway to Europe
€4,900
Your full Finnish student experience — study on campus, build connections, and settle into life in Finland
Everything in Online Studies Plus:
- Hybrid learning (online + on-site)
- Personal tutor support
- Finnish culture experience
- Global student community
- Soft skills development (communication, teamwork)
- Career & workplace readiness
- Guided integration support in Finland
- Access to a brand-new campus in Helsinki
- Application Deadlines
31 October 2026 (January 2027 intake)
31 May 2027 (August 2027 intake)
Additional Details
Our Study Hub is located in Helsinki at the Myllypuro campus of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
This option is available for our students studying full-time in the following program:
- Standard Pathway, full-time studies (30 ECTS)
Program Fees:
- Standard Pathway, full-time studies (All tracks): 4900 EUR
- Scholarship Voucher
Edunation's Golden Ticket
Edunation’s Golden Ticket to Europe is a special scholarship voucher for students who aspire to study in Europe.
- Scholarship amount for Pathway to Finland Program Fee (Online Studies only):
- Business Track - €500
- Engineering track - €1400
- Note: Only new applicants starting 3 July 2026 are eligible for the Golden Ticket.
What do you want to study?
We offer three study tracks designed to give you the best possible preparation before entering higher education. Choose the study field of interest and look at the available progression course options.
Business
Designed to prepare you for studies in business administration and other related fields, including tourism, AI, Sports, and much more!
Standard Pathway (30 ECTS)
- Orientation to studies: 2 ECTS
- Academic Communication: Reading and Writing: 5 ECTS
- Academic Communication: Speaking and Listening: 5 ECTS
- Business Mathematics: 5 ECTS
- Introduction to Economics: 5 ECTS
- Intercultural Communication: 3 ECTS
- Preparatory Mathematics: 5 ECTS
After passing all the pathway courses, you will be eligible to progress to the first year of studies at your pre-selected degree program. Degree studies typically start in August, but some programs offer January starts as well. For more information, please contact us at pathway@edunation.co.
FINLAND
KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
| KAMK | Bachelor of Business Administration | International Business |
| KAMK | Bachelor of Business Administration | Esports Business |
| KAMK | Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Coaching and Business Management | Sports Coaching and Business Management |
| KAMK | Bachelor of Hospitality Management | Tourism |
| KAMK | Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology, Game Development | Business Information Technology |
LAB UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
| LAB UAS | Bachelor of Business Administration | Business Information Technology |
| LAB UAS | Bachelor of Business Administration | Tourism and Hospitality Management |
| LAB UAS | Bachelor of Hospitality Management | International Business |
METROPOLIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor of Business Administration | International Business and Logistics |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor of Business Administration | International Business and Analytics |
SATAKUNTA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
August start. January start available only in International Business.
| SAMK | Bachelor of Business Administration | International Business |
| SAMK | Bachelor of Hospitality Management | International Tourism Management |
FRANCE
| Rennes School of Business | Bachelor in Management (Year 1) | Management |
| Clermont School of Business | Bachelor in International Management | International Management |
| KEDGE Business School | Bachelor of Business Administration | International BBA |
IRELAND
| American College Dublin | Bachelor of Arts | International Business |
Engineering and Technology
Are you interested in becoming an engineer? Our studies will provide you with a good foundation for engineering and technology studies in Finland.
Standard Pathway (30 ECTS)
- Orientation to studies: 2 ECTS
- Preparatory Mathematics: 5 ECTS
- Academic Communication: Reading and Writing: 5 ECTS
- Academic Communication: Speaking and Listening: 5 ECTS
- Physics for Engineering: 4 ECTS
- Introduction to Computer Science: 3 ECTS
- Mathematics for Engineering: 6 ECTS
After passing all the pathway courses, you will be eligible to progress to the first year of studies at your pre-selected degree program. Degree studies typically start in August, but some programs offer January starts as well. For more information, please contact us at pathway@edunation.co.
FINLAND
KARELIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
| Karelia UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Industrial Management |
| Karelia UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Information and Communication Technology |
LAB UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
August start.
| LAB UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| LAB UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Industrial Information Technology |
| LAB UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Sustainable Solutions Engineering |
| LAB UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Sustainable Construction Technology |
METROPOLIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
August start. January start available in IT.
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Information Technology |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Electronics |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor in Laboratory Sciences | Laboratory Science |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Automotive Electrics |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Smart Automation |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Civil Engineering and Building Services |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor of Engineering | Robotics |
SATAKUNTA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
August start.
| SAMK | Bachelor of Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| SAMK | Bachelor of Engineering | Robotics |
| SAMK | Bachelor of Engineering | Artificial Intelligence |
| SAMK | Bachelor of Engineering | Logistics |
Nursing and social services
Are you dreaming of a career where you can help improve people’s lives, promote well-being, and work towards a better society?
Our nursing and social services track prepares you for studies in the fields of health care, well-being, and social services in Finland.
Standard Pathway (30 ECTS)
- Orientation to studies: 2 ECTS
- Academic Communication: 2/5 ECTS
- Intercultural Communication: 3 ECTS
- Enter Finland (Finnish 1): 7 ECTS
- Live Finland (Finnish 2): 6 ECTS
- Nursing Finnish (Finnish 3): 7 ECTS
After passing all the pathway courses, you will be eligible to progress to the first year of studies at your pre-selected degree program. Degree studies typically start in August, but some programs offer January starts as well. For more information, please contact us at pathway@edunation.co.
FINLAND
METROPOLIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
August start. January start available in Social Services
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor of Social Services | Social Services |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy | Physiotherapy |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor of Health Care in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences | Biomedical Laboratory Sciences |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing | Nursing |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Gerontology | Gerontology |
| Metropolia UAS | Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy | Occupational Therapy |
SATAKUNTA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
August start. January start available in Nursing.
| SAMK | Bachelor of Health Care in Nursing | Nursing |
| SAMK | Bachelor of Health Care in Physiotherapy | Physiotherapy |
SEINÄJOKI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
August Start
| SeAMK | Bachelor of Health Care in Nursing | Nursing |
KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
| KAMK | Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing | Nursing |
How to apply?
Please read the instructions carefully before applying.
Applying to the Pathway to Europe program is fast and easy! We are here to assist you with every step of the application process. If you have questions throughout the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
When applying to the Pathway to Europe program, you will also apply to one of our partner universities for a degree program. You will be admitted to your pre-selected degree program once you have completed all pathway courses at the required level. The Pathway to Europe program can also be completed as a stand-alone qualification.
FOLLOW THESE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WHEN APPLYING
- Before applying, read more about our pathway program options on this page. Select your study track and your desired progression university program.
- Familiarize yourself with the admission criteria and required documents.
- Prepare and scan all the necessary documents.
- Complete the application form and attach supporting documents. The application forms can be found on our APPLY NOW page.
- Pay the admin fee of 100 EUR.
- Submit the application
FINLAND
Admission criteria and required documents vary depending on your chosen pathway program and progression course. Please note that all documents submitted must be in English, Finnish, or Swedish and notarized.
In the application form, you will be asked to provide the following:
- Copy of the final/official higher secondary school certificate or vocational qualification which gives eligibility for higher education studies in Finland.
- Transcript of Records* and a grading scale in English if the scale is not indicated in the transcript. A minimum of 50 % GPA is required when applying to Edunation programs.
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of your passport ID page
In addition to the requirements mentioned above, we have the following program-specific conditions:
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences – A maximum of a 2-minute video is required as part of the application. Further instructions will be sent by the pathway admissions during your application.
- Sports Coaching & Business Management – sports video
- Esports Business or Nursing – motivation video
FRANCE
Admission criteria and required documents vary depending on your chosen pathway program and progression course. Please note that all documents submitted must be in English if written in other language.
In the application form, you will be asked to provide the following:
- Copy of the final/official higher secondary school certificate or Bachelor’s diploma
- Transcript of Records* and a grading scale in English if the scale is not indicated in the transcript. A minimum of 50% to 70% GPA is required when applying to Edunation programs in France.
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of your passport ID page
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae (any format)
In addition to the requirements mentioned above, we have the following program-specific conditions:
- Clermont School of Business – Motivation letter and one Recommendation letter are required.
- Students applying in France will be required to participate in a one-way interview via video platform as part of the admission procedure.
PATHWAY FOCUS INTERVIEWS & council
Please read the instructions carefully before applying.
All accepted students from the current intake will be required to participate in focus interviews guided by the Pathway team using Hireflix, a one-way interview software. Three focus interviews will occur every semester: the first at the start of the semester, the second in the middle, and the third during the last week of the semester. This is done to guarantee the quality and drive of all students getting the Pathway diploma.
The Pathway Council will use the results of the focus interviews to determine whether the student eventually passes the Pathway and progresses to university.
The questions that will be asked at the focus interviews are more general than subject-specific. Those questions are designed to assess their communication skills and ensure students have the correct mindset and expectations for studying in Finland.
A Pathway Council made up of Pathway team members (Program Manager, Pathway Specialist) and teacher representatives will take place. The Pathway Council (per intake) will be held after the release of the semester’s grades. This will determine whether the student eventually passes the Pathway and progresses to university. The decision is based on the study’s success, the results of focus interviews, and general motivation
Students must generally pass two of the three focus interviews to pass the Pathway Council.
Questions?
We have gathered the most frequently asked questions here!