Entrance exams: Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Social Services, spring 2025
There are two selection methods: the International University of Applied Sciences (UAS) Exam and entrance examination organised by Diak. Applicants also need to meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants do not need to choose on the application form which selection method they would like to participate in. 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.
Please note that in most cases, applicants’ eligibility to higher education will only be checked after the entrance examination(s). It is possible that the applicant attends the entrance examination(s) but cannot be offered admission because of missing attachments or failure to meet the admissions criteria.
International UAS Exam
20 applicants are offered admission based on the International UAS Exam.
The International UAS Exam is a joint digital entrance exam of the Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS), used for selecting students to study programmes leading to a bachelor’s degree and conducted in English. The entrance exam is completed by the applicant’s own computer remotely online.
The International UAS Exam is organised on 1 April 2025 from 12:00 o’clock noon onwards. You will find information on the exam sections, scoring and schedule at UASinfo.fi. Please acquaint yourself with the pre-identification instructions, English language requirements and accepted identification documents at UASinfo.fi.
Entrance examination organised by Diak
20 applicants are offered admission based the entrance examination organised by Diak.
The entrance examination organised consists of two phases. Applicants do not need to have an English language proficiency certificate to participate in the entrance examination organised by Diak.
First phase 11 February 2025
The first phase of the entrance examination is organised 11 February 2025 at Diak’s Helsinki campus. It is not possible to participate in the entrance exam online.
The first phase consists of written tasks in English.
Applicants need to pass the first phase to be invited to the second phase.
Second phase 4 March 2025
The second phase of the entrance examination is organised 4 March 2025 at Diak’s Helsinki campus. It is not possible to participate in the entrance exam online.
The second phase consists of a group interview in English.
Applicants must pass all parts of the entrance examination to receive a pass result and to be considered for admission.
Individual arrangements
You may submit a separate application to request the right to individual arrangements for taking an entrance examination. Please see Entrance examinations webpage for more information.