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.

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

The entrance examination consists of two phases: the first phase on 10–11 February 2025 (one day per applicant) at Diak’s Helsinki campus and the second phase on 4 March 2025 at Diak’s Helsinki campus. It is not possible to participate in the entrance exam online.

Applicants do not need to have an English language proficiency certificate to participate in the entrance examination organised by Diak.

More information on the contents of the entrance examination will be published before the application period starts.

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.