Changing the degree programme within Haaga-Helia

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Changing to a different degree programme means that the title of the degree doesn’t change due to the change of the degree programme.

A student may, for special reasons, apply for a change from one degree programme to another within the same field, provided that the principle of one study place per term in higher education is observed and the title of the degree does not change as a result to the change of the degree programme. The student must submit an application including the grounds for the request to the degree director responsible for the degree programme to which they wish to apply for change. The degree director will decide whether to accept the application. (Haaga-Helia degree regulations 5.1.)

In addition, if there are strong grounds for doing so, a student may change from a programme conducted in English to a programme in the same field conducted in Finnish, or vice versa. The decision concerning the change is made by the degree director.

A student may only hold one valid right to study to the same degree/degree programme. From 1 August 2026, a student may hold only one valid right to study at a Finnish higher education institution for a degree at the same level, excluding the Police University College, the National Defence University and postgraduate degrees at universities. The Act will apply to programmes starting on or after 1 January 2027. (Haaga-Helia degree regulations 3.1.) 

If your application for changing degree programme within Haaga-Helia is accepted and you accept the offered study place, your previous study right at Haaga-Helia will automatically expire.

Eligibility requirements

The applicant must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for the change:

  • The applicant has made systematic progress in their studies and is progressing according to the statutory study-time. Only students from second semester onwards can be eligible for the change.
  • The applicant attends and passes an interview when needed.
  • The change does not create additional study entitlement and the remaining study-time is sufficient for the student to earn the degree.
  • The applicant meets the admission criteria of the degree programme or degree in question. Note! Some degree programmes or degrees have their own admission criteria in addition to the common eligibility requirements. The degree programme or degree specific criteria can be found from the info box 'Applying', linked to the degree.
  • or other valid specific reason.

APPLYING

Autumn 2026 application period for changing the degree programme within Haaga-Helia starts 28 October and ends 11 November 2026 at 3 pm (Finnish time).

The applications are processed in 4 weeks, starting from the end of the application period. You will get information about the decision electronically on December 9 at the latest. Decisions can be made already during the application period.

Note! If your application is approved, you have to accept the offered study place and enrol for the academic year. You have to confirm the offered study place within 14 days of receiving the notification of the decision. You will receive more information about accepting the offered study place with your decision by email.

Before you fill in the application, please authenticate using your Haaga-Helia domain username and password. Fill in the form carefully. Choose the campus where the degree programme, to which you are applying for change, is conducted. In case you consider several alternatives, you need to complete the form for each application separately.

Please notice that changing the degree programme within Haaga-Helia UAS is not automatic.

You can apply for changing the degree programme within Haaga-Helia UAS to the following degree programmes or degrees in autumn 2026:

Bachelor degrees

  1. EXPER Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Tourism Experience Management, full-time studies, Helsinki, 210 cr
  2. HOST Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Strategic Hospitality Management, full-time online studies, 210 cr
  3. ITBBA Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Helsinki, 210 cr
  4. INTBBA Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, full-time, Helsinki, 210 cr
  5. INTBBA Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, blended, Helsinki, 210 cr
  6. DIGIBBA Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in Digital Business Innovations, Porvoo, 210 cr
  7. AVIBBA Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in Aviation Business, full-time, Porvoo, 210 cr
  8. AVIBBA Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in Aviation Business, online, Porvoo, 210 cr
  9. TRALI Liiketalouden tradenomi, päivä, Porvoo, 210 op
  10. TRALI Liiketalouden tradenomi, monimuoto, Porvoo, 210 op
  11. TRALI Liiketalouden tradenomi, päivä, Helsinki, 210 op
  12. TRALI Liiketalouden tradenomi, monimuoto, Helsinki, 210 op
  13. RESTO Restonomi (AMK), Majoitus-, ravintola- ja matkailuliiketoiminta, päivätoteutus, Helsinki, 210 op
  14. RESTO Restonomi (AMK), Majoitus- ja ravintolaliiketoiminta, monimuotototeutus, Helsinki, 210 op
  15. RESRU Restonomi (AMK), Ruokatuotannon johtaminen, päivätoteutus, Helsinki, 210 op
  16. RESTO Restonomi (AMK), Matkailu- ja tapahtuma-ala, päivätoteutus, Porvoo, 210 op
  17. RESTO Restonomi (AMK), Matkailu- ja tapahtuma-ala, monimuotototeutus, Porvoo, 210 op
  18. TRATI Tietojenkäsittelyn tradenomi, päivä, Helsinki, 210 op (degree specific criteria >>)
  19. TRATI Tietojenkäsittelyn tradenomi, verkkopainotteinen monimuoto, Helsinki, 210 op (degree specific criteria >>)

Master degrees

  1. AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, Master of Business Administration, 90 ects
  2. LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, Master of Business Administration, 90 ects
  3. STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, Master of Business Administration, 90 ects
  4. SEBUM Degree Programme in Service Business Management, Master of Hospitality Management, 90 ects
  5. BUTEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies, Master of Business Administration, 90 ects
  6. LUJOM Liiketoiminnan uudistamisen ja johtamisen koulutus, Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), 90 op
  7. STROM Strategiatyö organisaatioissa, Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), 90 op
  8. TAJOM Kehittävä talousjohtaminen, Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), 90 op
  9. PAKEM Palveluliiketoiminnan johtamisen ja kehittämisen koulutus, Restonomi (ylempi AMK), 90 op
  10. LITEM Liiketoiminnan teknologiat -koulutus, Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), 90 op

 

There are not any vacant study places in other degree programmes or degrees at Haaga-Helia UAS.

 

Application form:

Application for changing the degree programme within Haaga-Helia >> Note! The application period starts 28 October 2026.

Transfer application
Study guide
Norms to be observed and appeal proceedings

Decisions on changes between degree programmes can be appealed to the Collegiate Body of Haaga-Helia.

Please contact Study Services if you have any questions.

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