Helsinki School of Business (HELBUS)

Make you sure you have all the following documents ready when you fill out the application form.

The required documents might change before the start of the application period.

Educational background

Applicants who have completed a qualification outside Finland must submit the following documents to Edunation:

For bachelor’s degree:

• Copy of the final/official higher secondary school certificate or vocational qualification which gives eligibility for higher education studies in your own country

For TOP-UP program:

• Copy of the final/official higher secondary school certificate or vocational qualification which gives eligibility for higher education studies in your own country
• Transcript of records from a university showing 2 years of business studies

Proof of nationality

• Copy of EU passport OR copy of non-EU passport and Finnish residence permit

Language requirements

EU/EEA students don’t need a formal English language proficiency test, but you should demonstrate sufficient English skills in the application form and your high school diploma.

Interview

After you have completed the application form and uploaded the required documents, HELBUS will review it and send you an invitation for a Skype interview.

Note: All documents need to be translated in English, if the original document is not in English. The translations need to be signed and stamped by an authorized translator.

Make you sure you have all the following documents ready when you fill out the application form.

The required documents might change before the start of the application period.

Educational background

Applicants who have completed a qualification outside Finland must submit the following documents to Edunation:

• Copy of the final/official higher secondary school certificate or vocational qualification which gives eligibility for higher education studies in your own country
• Copy of bachelor’s degree certificate in business and management or in another discipline with strong and demonstrated interest in business and/or entrepreneurship
• Transcript of records of bachelor’s degree

Proof of nationality

• Copy of EU passport OR copy of passport and Finnish residence permit

Language requirements

A proof of English proficiency is required for all degrees at HELBUS. You can prove your proficiency in one of the following ways:

• IELTS: 6.5, with no section below 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: 88
• You have studied your previous degree in English
• You use English as your working language and your supervisor writes a letter stating this

The language certificate must be valid during the application period. The Pearson test of English, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are valid for two years. There are no limitations on the period of validity of the other certificates. A TOEFL test score will only be accepted if it has been directly submitted from the TOEFL Educational Testing Service (ETS). Edunation’s TOEFL code is C046.

Others documents

• Personal statement. The statement must clearly justify why you would be a suitable candidate for your chosen program, and what motivated you to apply. The statement will also represent your written English skills, so do ensure that there are no errors, your grammar is correct and structure well  thought out. Max 4000 characters.
• Academic reference letter. A professional reference letter is also recommended.
• CV (if your bachelor’s degree is not from the field of business)
• Note that HELBUS may also evaluate you based on your academic performance during bachelor’s studies.

Note: All documents need to be translated in English, if the original document  is not in English. The translations need to be signed and stamped by an authorized translator.

Read our general page about how to apply to study in Finland.