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Apply for BA degree programmes in Diak

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There are 80 study places in two bachelor’s degrees conducted in English at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences.

This spring’s first joint application starts on 8 and ends on 22 January 2025 at 3pm Finnish time. Each of the programmes start next Autumn.

Entrance examinations

There are two selection methods for the Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services: the International University of Applied Sciences (UAS) Exam and two-stage entrance examination organised by Diak. The International UAS Exam is organised on 1 April 2025 online.

The first phase of the entrance examination organised by Diak is organised on 10–11 February 2025 at Diak’s Helsinki campus. The second phase of the entrance examination is organised 4 March 2025 at Diak’s Helsinki campus. Applicants can participate in both the International UAS Exam and Diak’s own entrance examination and be offered admission through any of these selection methods.

Diak organises its own two-stage entrance examination for the Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care, Nursing. The first phase will take place at Diak’s Helsinki campus on 10–11 February 2025 and the second phase will take place at Diak’s Helsinki campus on 3 March 2025. Applicants to Diak’s English-language nursing education must have at least level B1 knowledge of Finnish.

Diak does not use other selection methods in English-language degree programmes.

Read more on Diak’s website.

Programmes in English interest widely

Programmes in English open doors for international tasks. The number of applicants has been high for several years.

Programmes in English provide the same competence as programmes taught in Finnish.

Admission services for applicants

You can reach Diak’s admission services through phone +358 (0) 400 725 384 (Mon–Thu 10–11am and 12–2pm CET+1) or by mail admissions@diak.fi. You can find important information on the application process, programmes and the schedule of the application on Diak’s website.

A higher education institution for common good

Diak is Finland’s largest provider of UAS-level education in social work. We also offer education in health care, diaconia and interpreting. According to our students, studying at Diak gives them opportunities to make the world a better place and helps them find their calling and place in the world of work.

Diak also offers possibilities for international exchange.

Joint application for BA and MA degree programmes in Finnish

You can apply for Diak’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes conducted in Finnish in the second joint application period, which takes place from 11 to 25 March 2025.

More information

Read more about our study programmes in our admissions website

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