If you want to study ICT or Childhood Education in Finland, choose TUAS! Their Bachelor’s Program in ICT provides 6 different specialization tracks for students and it takes place at Salo IoT Campus, an innovation hub that is home to over 70 technology companies and start-ups. A double bachelor’s degree in ICT is also available for students who want to experience the most out of studying abroad.
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Overview
Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS) is an innovative higher education institution that offers a cutting-edge degree programs in various fields from ICT to Early Childhood Education in Salo and Turku. Studies at TUAS are working life-oriented – they combine theoretical studies with professional skills.
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) program has 6 possible specialization tracks that students might choose during their first year:
- Cybersecurity and IoT
- Data Networks and Cybersecurity
- Embedded Software and IoT
- Game and Interactive Technologies
- Software Engineering and Project Management
- Health Technology
Turku University of Applied Sciences also offers a double degree in Information and Communications Technology (ICT)!
January 2024
Rolling: 25.04.2023 – 11.10.2023
Regular: 10 – 25.07.2023
11 500 € / year
At TUAS, all teaching is based on Innovation Pedagogy. This is a learning and teaching method developed at TUAS to answer the needs of working life. Students can do cross-field studies and get an entrepreneurial mindset. In addition, all TUAS students take part in practical projects with real companies.
TUAS tops the list in Finland in the field of applied science research. They have many Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) services that are made to benefit the working life. TUAS partners in around 200 RDI projects every year. Furthermore, students are an essential part of the RDI activities at TUAS.
FINEEC (Finnish Education Evaluation Centre) has awarded TUAS with a quality label. The quality system fulfills the national criteria set for the quality management of higher education institutions. Therefore, TUAS quality label corresponds to the European quality assurance principles and recommendations for higher education institutions.
SALO CAMPUS ADDRESS
Joensuunkatu 7
24100 Salo
Finland
WEBSITE
Through Edunation, you can apply to the Bachelor’s Program in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The degree is very attractive for students who want to study ICT in Finland. This is because the program is designed especially for international students. Edunation offers students a streamlined and fast admission to the ICT program.
What comes to the job sector, there is a great need for ICT experts in Finland. Therefore, the ICT program takes place in Salo, a city full of technology companies. Students of the ICT program will be introduced to these companies from the very beginning of their studies. Afterward, these companies can employ ICT students in their trainee projects and internships. Therefore, graduating ICT students will have a competitive edge in the Finnish labor market. Study ICT in Salo, and you will have good chances of landing a job after graduation!
Salo IoT Campus hosts Turku University of Applied Sciences, as well as 70+ technology companies and start-ups.
Are you interested to know how it looks like to study at TUAS? Check out our students’ stories:
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STUDY PROGRAMS
With Edunation, you can seamlessly apply for a diverse range of degree programs designed to equip you with valuable skills for the professional world. TUAS’ education approach is centred around work-oriented teaching methods, ensuring that you acquire practical knowledge that directly translates to success in your career.
ICT programs deal with technologies, methods, and tools such as software applications, data networks and cyber-security, games, and hi-tech electronic devices and systems. A graduate from the ICT program has wide and practically-oriented fundamental knowledge and skills.
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Bachelor's degree program
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Double degree program
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Credits
Turku UAS calculates the academic workload by ECTS credits. The average amount of ECTS credits for one academic year is 60 credits, which translates to approx. 1600 hours of work. One semester of workload generally translates to 30 ECTS credits.
- Bachelor of Engineering in Information and Communications Technology
- 4 years = 240 ECTS
- Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education
- 3,5 years = 210 ECTS
- Double degree program in Information and Communications Technology
- 4 years = 240 ECTS
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- 3.5 years = 210 ECTS
- Bachelor of Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering
- 4 years = 240 ECTS
- Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering
- 4 years = 240 ECTS
- Bachelor of Engineering in Information and Communications Technology
Admission criteria
Edunation’s application process is fast and simple! The students are checked on a first-come, first-served basis which means that if you meet the minimum criteria, you will be notified about your eligibility within 1 week from Edunation! After that, the university will make the final decision about your admission to the program within 1 month after the university’s application period opens.
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Admission requirements for ECE
Make sure you have all the following documents ready when you fill out the application form.
Educational background
The applicant is eligible to apply if he/she has completed a qualification outside Finland that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the awarding country or with a non-Finnish higher education degree.
Applicants must submit the following documents to Edunation:
- Copy of the final/official higher secondary school certificate or vocational qualification
- Transcript of records
Note: Original certificates must be shown when arriving in Finland.
Proof of nationality
- Copy of passport ID page OR official ID card indicating nationality
Note: All documents need to be translated to English, Swedish or Finnish if the original document is in none of those languages. The translations need to be signed and stamped by an authorized translator.
Other requirements
Applicants are selected based on an online interview or SAT test scores.
1. Interview
If the applicant meets all the admission requirements of TUAS, the university will invite the applicant by e-mail.
2. SAT test
If you have already taken the SAT test before the application period, you can apply with SAT test scores.
- Only the new version of SAT test (completed after March 2016) is accepted.
- SAT Subject Tests are not accepted.
- An official SAT score report must be ordered straight from the test organiser to be delivered to Turku University of Applied Sciences. The code for Turku University of Applied Sciences is 6867.
- Reports printed or sent by the applicants themselves are not accepted.
Sections used for selection process:
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- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (lowest point limit 400)
– Reading Test
– Writing and Language Test - Math (lowest point limit 400)
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (lowest point limit 400)
Note: The priority selection method is SAT Test.
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Admission requirements for ICT
Make sure you have all the following documents ready when you fill out Edunation application form.
Educational background
The applicant is eligible to apply if he/she has completed a qualification outside Finland that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the awarding country or with a non-Finnish higher education degree.
Applicants must submit the following documents to Edunation:
- Copy of the final/official higher secondary school certificate or vocational qualification
- Transcript of records (with overall GPA of 50% or above)
Note: Original certificates must be shown when arriving in Finland.
Proof of nationality
- Copy of passport ID page OR official ID card indicating nationality
Note: All documents need to be translated to English, Swedish or Finnish if the original document is in none of those languages. The translations need to be signed and stamped by an authorized translator.
Selection method for Regular Admission
The selection is based on SAT test, Certificate-based, and an online interview
1. SAT test
If you have already taken the SAT test before Edunation application period, you can apply with SAT test scores.
- Only the new SAT test (taken after March 2016) is acceptable.
- The official SAT score report must be ordered directly from the test organizer. Reports printed or sent by the applicant him/herself are not acceptable.
- The code for Turku UAS is 6867.
- Results must be available in SAT database by 30 October 2023.
Sections used for selection process:
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (lowest point limit 400)
- Math (lowest point limit 400)
2. Certificate-based selection (India, Vietnam, China) + language certificate
You can be accepted in certificate-based selection only if you have one of the below-mentioned degree certificates fulfilling the minimum requirements and one of the required language certificates.
- All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) from Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with the minimum requirements:
- GPA 70 % or higher
- English 70 % or higher
- Mathematics 70 % or higher
- Vietnamese High School Graduation Diploma with the minimum requirements:
- GPA 7.0 or higher
- English 9.0 or higher
- Mathematics 8.0 or higher
- Chinese General High School Diploma with the minimum requirements:
- English 80% or higher
- Mathematics 80 % or higher
Language Certificate
- IELTS Academic: a minimum total score of 6.0 (with no individual section below 5.5)
- TOEFL Academic (iBT): a minimum total score of 78 (with no individual section below 17)
- PTE Academic: a minimum total score of 50 (with no communicative skills score below 42)
- Cambridge English Qualification
- C1 Advanced, a minimum total score of 169
- C2 Proficiency, a minimum total score of 169
- A degree completed in English at an institution of a higher level of education in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the U.S.A.
- A degree completed in English on the upper secondary level of education in an Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the U.S.A.
The language certificate is required if the applicant applying via certificate-based selection with one of above-mentioned certificates. If the applicant doesn’t have any of those certificates, they don’t need to submit a language test result.
3. Online Interview
The invitations to the online interviews will sent by email to the applicants 1 week before the interview day at the latest.
If there are study places left after the SAT and certificate-based selection, a limited number of applicants will be invited to an online interview. The selection for the online interview is made by automatic lottery.
For more information click here.
Selection method for Rolling Admission
- SAT Test
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (lowest point limit 400)
- Math (lowest point limit 400)
- Only the new SAT test (taken after March 2016) is acceptable.
- The official SAT score report must be ordered directly from the test organizer. Reports printed or sent by the applicant him/herself are not acceptable.
- The code for Turku UAS is 6867.
- Results must be available in SAT database by 30 October 2023.
Please note that the SAT test is the only selection method in this application. If you do not have SAT scores, your application will be rejected.
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Admission requirements for Business Administration
Make sure you have all the following documents ready when you fill out Edunation application form.
Educational background
The applicant is eligible to apply if he/she has completed a qualification outside Finland that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the awarding country or with a non-Finnish higher education degree.
Applicants must submit the following documents to Edunation:
- Copy of the final/official higher secondary school certificate or vocational qualification
- Transcript of records (with overall GPA of 50% or above)
Note: Original certificates must be shown when arriving in Finland.
Proof of nationality
- Copy of passport ID page OR official ID card indicating nationality
Note: All documents need to be translated to English, Swedish or Finnish if the original document is in none of those languages. The translations need to be signed and stamped by an authorized translator.
Selection method For Regular Admission
The selection is based on SAT test, Certificate-based, and an online interview
1. SAT test
If you have already taken the SAT test before Edunation application period, you can apply with SAT test scores.
- Only the new SAT test (taken after March 2016) is acceptable.
- The official SAT score report must be ordered directly from the test organizer. Reports printed or sent by the applicant him/herself are not acceptable.
- The code for Turku UAS is 6867.
- Results must be available in SAT database by 30 October 2023.
Sections used for selection process:
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (lowest point limit 400)
- Math (lowest point limit 400)
2. Certificate-based selection (India, Vietnam, China) + language certificate
You can be accepted in certificate-based selection only if you have one of the below-mentioned degree certificates fulfilling the minimum requirements and one of the required language certificates.
- All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) from Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with the minimum requirements:
- GPA 70 % or higher
- English 70 % or higher
- Mathematics 70 % or higher
- Vietnamese High School Graduation Diploma with the minimum requirements:
- GPA 7.0 or higher
- English 9.0 or higher
- Mathematics 8.0 or higher
- Chinese General High School Diploma with the minimum requirements:
- English 80% or higher
- Mathematics 80 % or higher
Language Certificate
- IELTS Academic: a minimum total score of 6.0 (with no individual section below 5.5)
- TOEFL Academic (iBT): a minimum total score of 78 (with no individual section below 17)
- PTE Academic: a minimum total score of 50 (with no communicative skills score below 42)
- Cambridge English Qualification
- C1 Advanced, a minimum total score of 169
- C2 Proficiency, a minimum total score of 169
- A degree completed in English at an institution of a higher level of education in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the U.S.A.
- A degree completed in English on the upper secondary level of education in an Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the U.S.A.
The language certificate is required if the applicant applying via certificate-based selection with one of above-mentioned certificates. If the applicant doesn’t have any of those certificates, they don’t need to submit a language test result.
3. Online Interview
The invitations to the online interviews will sent by email to the applicants 1 week before the interview day at the latest.
If there are study places left after the SAT and certificate-based selection, a limited number of applicants will be invited to an online interview. The selection for the online interview is made by automatic lottery.
For more information click here
Selection method for Rolling Admission
- SAT Test
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (lowest point limit 400)
- Math (lowest point limit 400)
- Only the new SAT test (taken after March 2016) is acceptable.
- The official SAT score report must be ordered directly from the test organizer. Reports printed or sent by the applicant him/herself are not acceptable.
- The code for Turku UAS is 6867.
- Results must be available in SAT database by 30 October 2023.
Please note that the SAT test is the only selection method in this application. If you do not have SAT scores, your application will be rejected.
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Admission requirement for double degree program in ICT
Make sure you have all the following documents ready when you fill out Edunation application form.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
The applicant is eligible to apply if he/she has completed a qualification outside Finland that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the awarding country or with a non-Finnish higher education degree.
Applicants must submit the following documents to Edunation:
- Copy of the final/official higher secondary school certificate or vocational qualification or High school certificate diploma OR Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Transcript of records
- Optional: English language certificate
- Optional: Translations of the documents in English
Note: Original certificates must be shown when starting the studies at Tashkent State University Of Economics
PROOF OF NATIONALITY
- Copy of passport ID page OR official ID card indicating nationality
PROOF OF ENGLISH SKILLS AND ONLINE INTERVIEW
It is not required to have an English language certificate, but we expect you to have an English level of minimum B2 on the CEFR scale. Your English level skills will be assessed through an online interview.
Apply now for the double degree and don’t miss this opportunity!
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Edunation application instructions
Read our general page about how to apply to study in Finland.
Tuition Fees & Scholarship
Tuition Fees
The annual tuition fee is 11 500 EUR per academic year for non-EU/EEA students who study in Bachelor’s degree programs offered in English.
Scholarships
YKI-Based Tuition Fee Scholarships (2021 Onward)
- Applies to students with a right to study from 2021 onward.
- Tuition fee refund based on YKI certificate (Finnish language proficiency).
- Scholarship value: €4,000 for students who paid €11,500 in tuition fees the previous academic year.
- Can be granted once per academic year.
- Completed certificates of higher levels within one semester considered for the next academic year.
Scholarship Requirements:
1st Scholarship:
- YKI 2 certificate (CEFR A2)
- At least two language skills components at level 2, others at level 1.
2nd Scholarship:
- YKI 3 certificate (CEFR B1)
- At least two language skills components at level 3.
3rd Scholarship:
- YKI 4 certificate (CEFR B2)
- At least two language skills components at level 4, others at level 3.
4th Scholarship:
- YKI 4 certificate (CEFR B2)
- Certificate completion over three years (target time).
Additional Notes:
- Scholarships awarded based on minimum requirements.
- Same YKI certificate can grant scholarships in different years if requirements met.
- Refund applied to the next tuition fee.
- If applied after paying the next academic year’s tuition fee, refund connected to the following academic year.
- Scholarships not retroactively refunded.
- For the final academic year, scholarship paid to the student’s bank account after studies conclude.
Click here to know more details about TUAS scholarships.
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