Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK)

Our Pathway to Finland program offers guaranteed access to bachelor’s degree programs at SeAMK.

Admission requirements:

• High school diploma / Higher Secondary Education
• Transcript of records
• Proof of English proficiency
• Copy of passport ID page

Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

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 OR statement of graduation from the educational institution
• Transcript of records with a GPA 50% or above. This is required to be able to apply through Edunation.
• Translations of the documents in Finnish, Swedish or English, if the original document is in none of those languages. The translations need to be signed and stamped by an authorized translator.

Note: Original documents must be shown when arriving in Finland. All documents need to be translated to either Finnish, Swedish or English, if the original document is in none of those languages. The translations need to be signed and stamped by an authorized translator.

Proof of nationality

• Copy of passport ID page OR official ID card indicating nationality

Note: You will need a valid passport when you apply for a visa or residence permit.

Language requirements

A certificate of language test is not required, but you must demonstrate your language skills during the admission process.

English language proficiency must be at level B2 in the common European Framework of Reference for Languages, equal to, for example, IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT: 46.

When applying, you should indicate you have understood the language requirements and that your language skills are at the required level. If you show an English test result that puts you under the required level, your application won’t be processed.

International Business

Student selection is based on the points awarded for the online entrance examination, which consists of three parts:  written examination (parts 1, 2) and video assignment (part 3). There is no pre-study material for the examination.

Applicants must reach the following requirements in each part of the examination to be admitted:

• Part 1: Mathematical/logical thinking: 10 points out of the maximum of 20
• Part 2: Essay: 5 points out of the maximum of 10 points
• Part 3: Video assignment (Applicant makes a 2-minute-video according to instructions): 5 points out of the maximum of 10 points

The applicant must reach min. 10 points in Part 1, min. 5 points in Part 2 and min. 5 points in Part 3.  Part 1, 2 and 3 are done at one sitting and you have a maximum of four (4) hours to complete these parts.

The applicant’s English language proficiency is evaluated in connection with the entrance examination: written skills are tested in the essay and spoken skills in the video. The mathematical/logical skills are tested in a multiple-choice section. Parts 2 and 3 will not be evaluated, if the part 1 is not passed.

Automation Engineering

Student selection is based on the points awarded for the online entrance examination, which consists of two parts: mathematics (Part 1) and video assignment (Part 2). There is no pre-study material for the entrance examination.

Applicants must reach the following requirements in each part of the examination to be admitted:

• Part 1: Mathematics (min. 7, max 20 points)
• Part 2: Video assignment (min. 5, max 10 points)
• English language proficiency: pass

Part 1 tests mathematical skills. It is recommended to use a function calculator, ruler, protractor, pen and paper in the entrance exam. The applicant’s English language proficiency is evaluated in the video (Part 2). Part 2 will not be evaluated, if the previous part 1, is not passed. The result of the entrance examination is not taken into consideration, if applicant is found ineligible to apply.

Agri-food Engineering

Student selection is based on the points awarded for the online entrance examination, which consists of two parts: mathematics (Part 1) and video assignment (Part 2). There is no pre-study material for the entrance examination.

Applicants must reach the following requirements in each part of the examination to be admitted:

• Part 1: Mathematics (min. 5, max 20 points)
• Part 2: Video assignment (min. 5, max 10 points)
• English language proficiency: pass

Part 1 tests mathematical skills. It is recommended to use a function calculator, ruler, protractor, pen and paper in the entrance exam. The applicant’s English language proficiency is evaluated in the video (Part 2). Part 2 will not be evaluated, if the previous part 1, is not passed. The result of the entrance examination is not taken into consideration, if applicant is found ineligible to apply.

Additional information

You will be notified of the admission result within 28 days after submitting the application.

Please notice, that the entrance examination is offered only once. It is not possible to retake the online examination. Entrance examinations are arranged every two weeks.

Access to a computer with a webcam and internet connection are required for taking the examination. Please make sure, that you have the required equipment and your internet connection is functioning.

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