Record Number of Applicants for English-Taught and Art Programmes in Finland
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In a recent press release, the Finnish National Agency for Education announced that 11,300 out of 63,800 applicants qualified for English-taught and art study programmes in this spring’s joint application process. This means that about 18% of the total applicants were accepted.
Increase in Applicants
Compared to last year, the number of applicants increased by 4%. This growth indicates a rising interest in Finnish higher education, especially in programmes offered in English and in the arts.Programmes and Institutions Involved
The selection process included programmes offered by University of the Arts Helsinki and theatre arts programmes by Tampere University. The competition was particularly intense in the fields of culture and arts and services, with only 6% of applicants gaining admission in each. On the other hand, the easiest field to gain admission to was engineering and technology, with a 17% acceptance rate.Degree Programmes and Institutions
Of those accepted, 50% were admitted to bachelor's degree programmes, while the other 50% were accepted into master’s degree programmes. The acceptance rate for universities of applied sciences (Polytechnics) was 16%, slightly higher than the 15% acceptance rate for universities.Diverse Applicant Pool
Finnish citizens made up 23% of the accepted applicants. The next most common nationalities were from Bangladesh and Pakistan. Notably, 71% of the accepted applicants were from outside the EU/EEA area, reflecting the international appeal of Finnish higher education.Next Steps for Applicants
Applicants were informed of their results last week and must accept their offer of admission by July 11, 3:00 PM EEST (UTC+3). Those on the waiting list may still have a chance to be admitted until July 30.Supplementary Application Rounds
Higher education institutions may organize supplementary application rounds to fill any remaining study places. These decisions are made independently by each institution, and information will be published on Studyinfo and the respective institutions’ websites once available.This year’s application process highlights the growing popularity of Finnish higher education, particularly in English-taught programmes and the arts, and underscores Finland’s commitment to providing quality education to a diverse, international student body.
(Based on report published on dailyfinland.fi on June 06)
