Strong interest in Haaga-Helia as first spring application rounds conclude

1 775 applications for degree programmes in English

In the first joint application period, Haaga-Helia offered seven bachelor's degree programmes and one master's degree programme in English. A total of 215 study places were open for application, and according to the preliminary data, Haaga-Helia received 1 775 applications.

Measured by the number of applications per study place, the most attractive degree programme was the Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, which combines business expertise with IT skills. The programme received approximately 18 applications per study place. Strong interest was also shown in the master’s double degree programme in Business Technologies and Management, offered jointly with Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) in Austria, with approximately 16 applicants per study place. Graduates of the programme receive a master's degree from both Haaga-Helia and MCI.

Many of the programmes included in this joint application round use certificate-based selection rather than the International UAS exam. Exceptions include the International Business blended programme, Sports Coaching and Management, and Business Technologies and Management, which organise their own entrance examinations. Please review the application instructions and selection criteria carefully.

The next joint application period for degree studies will take place from 10 to 24 March 2026. During this round, applicants can apply to bachelor’s and master’s programmes taught in Finnish. In addition, the Rolling Admission period for selected English-taught bachelor’s programmes is currently open until 12 May 2026.

After the joint application period: Entrance exam, pre-reading materials and advance assignments

Over 1 600 applicants for teacher education

A total of 1 608 applicants applied for teacher education at the School of Professional Teacher Education in the application period that closed on Wednesday. Similarly to the two previous years, Haaga-Helia had again the highest number of applicants for professional teacher education of all five schools of professional teacher education in Finland.

A total of 360 study places are available in professional teacher education, including 20 places in an English-language group. In addition, 30 study places are available in guidance counsellor programme and 44 in special needs teacher programme (both conducted in Finnish).

This year, there were 1 351 primary applicants for professional teacher education (in 2025: 1 373), of which 291 applied for the English-language group.. There were 125 applicants for special needs teacher education (in 2025: 138) and 130 for guidance counsellor education (in 2025: 146).

The final admissions results of the professional teacher education will be published at the earliest on 28 March and the results for guidance counsellor and special needs teacher programme at the earliest on 18 March on the Opintopolku.fi website. Selected students will start their studies in May 2026.

School of Professional Teacher Education

Thank you to all applicants for your interest in Haaga-Helia!

The results may be subject to minor changes during the review process.