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The following information is intended for internal university use and has been provided as a reference for graduate admissions only.

International applicants should be directed to the public page.
Requirements for Finland

Finland

International Admission Requirements

Admission to Graduate Certificate or Diploma

Minimum Equivalent Qualifications

For admission to a Graduate Certificate or Diploma the requirement is a degree equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade equivalent to a B-.

Admission to Master's Program

Minimum Equivalent Qualifications

For admission to a master’s program, the qualifications listed are normally recognized as equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with minimum overall grade requirements.

Most SFU graduate programs will assess a Bologna compliant degree as equivalent to a 4-year degree.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

 B on ECTS; 3.5 on a 5-point scale; 4 (Cum laude approbatur) on a 7-point scale

Required Credential or Degree

Kandidaatti/Kandidat,
Maisteri/Magister (5 years of study)

Admission to Doctoral Program

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

 B on ECTS; 3.5 on a 5-point scale; 4 (Cum laude approbatur) on a 7-point scale

Required Credential or Degree

Lisensiatatti, Maisteri/Magister

English Language Proficiency Test

Applicants with a degree from this country are required to submit proof of English language competency.

Education System

Language(s) of Instruction

Finnish and Swedish 

Grading System

ECTS

Grade Description
A Excellent
B Very Good
C Good
D Satisfactory
E Sufficient
FX Fail
F Fail

5-Point Scale

Grade Scale Grade Description
ET 5.00 Erinomainen Tiedot (Excellent)
KT 4.00 - 4.99 Kiitettävä (Very Good)
HT 3.00 - 3.99 Hyvä (Good)
TT 2.00 - 2.99 Tyydyttävä (Satisfactory)
VT 1.00 - 1.99 Välttävä (Sufficient)

7-Point Scale

Grade Scale Description  
L 7 Laudatar Praiseworthy
E 6 Eximia cum laude approbatur Approved with Exceptional Honors
M 5 Magna cum laude approbatur Approved with Great Honors
C 4 Cum laude approbatur  Approved with Honors
B 3 Lubenter approbatur  Approved with Satisfaction
A 2 Approbatur Approved
I 1 Improbatur Not Approved

Fast Track Admission

The institutions listed for Fast Track Admission have been selected based on our familiarity with applicants from these schools, and their placement on the overall academic world rankings of universities.

Applicants whose most-recently awarded credential  is from an institution are eligible for fast-track admission at this time.
Applicants from these institutions are only eligible for fast-track admissions to specified disciplines.

Fast Track Admissions

Fast Track Admission Institutions

  • Aalto University School of Economics (Business)
  • Hanken School of Economics (Business)
  • Helsinki, University of (Helsingin yliopisto)
  • Jyvaskyla, University of
  • Oulu, University of
  • Turku, University of (Turun yliopisto) 
  • Vaasam, University of (Business)

Recognized Institutions

  • Åbo Akademi University
  • Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration
  • Helsinki University of Technology
  • Joensuu, University of
  • Kuopio, University of
  • Lapland, University of
  • Lappeenranta University of Technology
  • Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration
  • Tampere, University of (Tampereen yliopisto)
  • Tampere University of Technology
  • Turku School of Economics and Business Administration
  • University of Art and Design

Admission Notes

Some institutions are planning to offer new Bachelor`s and/or Master`s degrees.
Please consult with Graduate Admissions on how to assess these new degrees.