Separate application to Novia UAS

Selection method 1: GMAT and GRE-test 

Applicants that do not have a Finnish UAS Bachelor's degree can be selected based on their result in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition) or the Graduate Records Examinations (GRE).

The minimum test score that the applicant must reach in order to be qualified for selection is 500 from the GMAT test. Scores from the GMAT Focus Edition and the GRE-test are converted to GMAT scores and applicants are ranked based on their converted test score in the admission process.

The GMAT Focus Edition are converted to GMAT Exam scores by using the Concordance Table. Please note that where scores overlap in the concordance tables, the scores will be converted in favour of the candidate.

The GRE test result must be converted to GMAT test result by using the GRE Comparison Tool. When converting the score, only the Verbal Reasoning Score and Quantitative Reasoning Score of the GRE test are taken into consideration. 

Novia's GRE-code: 1185

Novia's GMAT-code: 5DW-ZW-26

The official test results must arrive at Novia UAS directly from the testing organisation no later than 12 May 2024. Test scores submitted by the applicant will not be accepted, but remember to fill in the application form at Studyinfo during the application period and upload a copy of your score result in the online application form no later than 12 May 2024. 

GMAT and GRE test results are valid for five (5) years after the test day. For 2024 admissions, the oldest acceptable test day is 13 May 2019.

Novia UAS also accepts the GMAT online exam and GRE General at Home. 

More information about the GMAT-test
More information about the GRE-test

Selection method 2: Certificate-based selection based on a Finnish UAS Bachelor's degree

Applicants that have a UAS Bachelor's degree completed in Finland can be admitted based on their UAS Bachelor's degree certificate.

Note! UAS Master's degrees and university Bachelor's degrees are not considered.

Applicants with an UAS Bachelor's degree certificate are ranked by their weighted average grade with two decimals.The weighted average grade is calculated from the UAS Bachelor's degree course grades which are visible in the My Studyinfo service in the section My completed studies (only available in Finnish/Swedish).

To be considered in this selection method, the applicant must save a link to the degree information found in the My Studyinfo service in the joint application form. The applicant should also submit a copy of his or her degree certificate appendix. The weighted average grade will be calculated based on the degree certificate appendix only if the information about the degree and course grades is not available in the My Studyinfo service.

If the applicant has completed more than one UAS Bachelor degree, the grades are considered for the degree which gives a better average. The courses within courses shown in the service are not included in the grade average. The verbally assessed courses are not considered in calculating the grade average (e.g. approved/pass / hyväksytty/suoritettu/godkänd).

When calculating the weighted average grade, the numerically assessed study units are weighted; in other words, the grade for the study unit is multiplied by the number of credits received from course in question. The weighted grades are calculated together and the total is divided by the number of credits received from the numerically assessed courses. The result is a weighted average grade rounded to two decimal places.

Selection method 1: Entrance examination

The entrance examination is organized by Novia UAS and assesses the applicants’ abilities to study at the programme. 

The entrance examination will be held 3-5 June 2024. The exact date and time will be included in the invitation e-mail.

In order to be selected based on entrance exam selection method, the applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or previous studies. 

For detailed information about approved language tests and documentation, please visit Language requirements

Selection method 2: Selection based on a Finnish matriculation examination

This certificate-based student selection method applies to applicants that hold a:

Finnish Matriculation Examination
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma completed in IB World School
European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma completed in European School 
Reifeprüfung (RP)/Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) degree completed in Finland.
Further information about the certificate-based student selection method and the scoring models can be found at www.uasinfo.fi.

Selection method 3: Selection based on a Finnish ocational upper secondary qualification (completed after 1 August 2015).

This certificate-based student selection method applies to applicants that have completed a Finnish vocational upper secondary qualification after 1.8.2015.

Further information about the certificate-based student selection (Vocational upper secondary qualification) and the scoring models can be found at www.uasinfo.fi. 

Selection method : Entrance examination 

The entrance exam will be organized as an online exam with both a spoken and written part on Tuesday 4th June 2024. The exact time and date will be announced in the invitation email.

Instructions:

·         The spoken part will happen in group discussion where you will be given a subject to discuss.

·         The written part will be done after the discussion and announced during the examination.

·         There is no pre-reading material.

·         The best way to prepare for the exam is getting generally acquainted with the field of IT.

Assessment criteria:

·         English language skills

·         Motivation

·         IT skills

The entrance examination is organized by Novia UAS and assesses the applicants’ abilities to study at the programme. 

In order to be invited to the entrance exam, the applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or previous studies.

The separate application uses the same eligibility criteria regarding language requirements as for the International UAS Exam. For detailed information, please learn more about language criteria at the website. 

Selection method: Entrance examination

The entrance examination is organized online in form of a written interview. Questions about your educational background, work experience at sea, and your visions and expectations of your professional future will be included in the entrance exam. There is no pre-reading material.

The entrance exam can give you a maximum of 100 points in total. You must obtain at least 20/100 points to be admitted.

In cases of equal admission scores the applicants will be automatically ranked by lots drawn by a computer system.

The entrance examination will be held 3-5 June 2024. The exact date and time will be included in the invitation e-mail.

Only eligible applicants are invited to the entrance examination.

Selection method 1: Entrance examination

The entrance examination is organized by Novia UAS and assesses the applicants’ abilities to study at the programme. 

The entrance examination will be held 3-5 June 2024. The exact date and time will be included in the invitation e-mail.

In order to be selected based on entrance exam selection method, the applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or previous studies. 

The separate application uses the same eligibility criteria regarding language requirements as for the International UAS Exam. For detailed information, please learn more at Language requirements. 

Selection method 2: Selection based on a Finnish matriculation examination

This certificate-based student selection method applies to applicants that hold a:

Finnish Matriculation Examination
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma completed in IB World School
European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma completed in European School 
Reifeprüfung (RP)/Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) degree completed in Finland.
Further information about the certificate-based student selection method and the scoring models can be found at www.uasinfo.fi.

Selection method 3: Selection based on a Finnish ocational upper secondary qualification (completed after 1 August 2015).

This certificate-based student selection method applies to applicants that have completed a Finnish vocational upper secondary qualification after 1.8.2015.

Further information about the certificate-based student selection (Vocational upper secondary qualification) and the scoring models can be found at www.uasinfo.fi. 

Selection method: Pre-task and Entrance examination

The entrance examination will be held in the form of an e-interview (individual or group interview) that is held during the time period 3-5 June 2024. The exact time of the e-interview will be included in the invitation e-mail. All eligible applicants with an approved pre-task will be invited to the e-interview.

During the e-interview your pre-task will be discussed and your preparedness and ability to carry out the studies will be evaluated. English language proficiency will be assessed in connection with the e-interview.

If you do not participate in the e-interview you cannot be admitted.

The pre-task and/or e-interview can give you a maximum of 100 points in total. You must obtain at least 40/100 points to have the possibility to be admitted. Both the pre-task and e-interview must be passed in order to be considered for admission.

In cases of equal admission scores, applicants will be automatically ranked by lots drawn.

Selection method: Pre-task and Entrance examination

The entrance examination will be held in the form of an e-interview during 3 June - 5 June 2024. The exact time of the e-interview will be included in the invitation e-mail.

Eligible applicants with an approved pre-task will be invited to the e-interview. Your pre-task must be uploaded in the online application prior to the e-interview. The e-interview is evaluated on a scale 0-60 points. A minimum of 20 point is needed to be approved in the e-interview.

Assessment criteria for the interview are:

Relevant background and working experience
Skills in English
Interest in and dedication to the subject
Personal contribution to the study group
Personal career development

If you do not participate in the e-interview you cannot be admitted. The pre-task and e-interview can give you a maximum of 100 points in total. You must obtain at least 40/100 points to be qualified for admission. Both the pre-task and e-interview must be passed in order to be considered for admission.

In cases of equal admission scores, applicants will be automatically ranked by lots drawn by a computer system.

Selection method: Pre-task and Entrance examination

All eligible applicants with an approved pre-task will be invited to the entrance examination. The entrance examination will be held online 3-5 June 2024. The exact time will be included in the invitation e-mail.

The online entrance examination will include

a written test and
an English language test as included in the entrance examination which is mandatory for all applicants. Your language skills will be tested on a pass/fail basis.

If you do not participate in the entrance examination you cannot be admitted. The entrance examination can give you a maximum of 100 points. You must obtain at least 20/100 points in the entrance examination to be admitted.

The pdf-versions of the pre-reading materials Circular economy report in Europe – Developing the knowledge base and The Finnish bioeconomy strategy for the entrance examination in Natural Resource Management can be downloaded at: 

http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/circular-economy-in-europe

 http://www.bioeconomy.fi/facts-and-contacts/finnish-bioeconomy-strategy/.