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Explore our Bachelor's and Master's Programmes and apply from 2 to 16 Jan 2026. To keep updated about the application dates and processes, subscribe to our Admissions Newsletter.

• Bachelor's Programmes: For studies starting in autumn 2026, the application period for Admission Group 2 (based on the grades of the Finnish matriculation examination, or IB- or EB-diploma) is 10–24 March 2026. For others, the application period is from 2 to 16 January 2026 (based on SATs or ACTs). .
   
• International Master's Programmes: The application period for studies starting in autumn 2026 is from 2 to 16 January 2026. .
   
• Exchange studies in the Bachelor's or Master's programmes of the University of Helsinki: More information in the Instructions for students about the .
   
• Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Finnish and/or Swedish: Check out the application dates and how to apply or .

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