Certificate-based admission to higher education
A large share of study places in higher education are filled through certificate-based admission, without an entrance exam. The points are calculated from the grades of your matriculation examination or vocational qualification. When you know the scoring rules, you can choose your study options and exam subjects more wisely.
You will need
- Your matriculation certificate or vocational qualification certificate
- The universities' scoring calculator
- A list of study options you are interested in
- The lowest accepted scores from previous years
Steps
Find out how scoring works
Look up the admission criteria for the study option on Opintopolku. See which subjects and grades are scored and how much each one is worth.
Calculate your own points
Compare with previous limits
Consider retaking
Use the first-time applicant quota
Combine admission methods
Consider the vocational route
Check the certificate deadline
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