Finland

Country-specific entry requirements and information for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.

Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree)

Academic requirements

  • Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg (Finnish National Matriculation) with an overall grade of 4 (Cum laude approbatur) including a minimum grade 5 (Magna cum laude approbatur) in a relevant subject


English Language requirements

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Undergraduate 50
  • Minimum grade 5 (Magna cum laude approbatur) in English Language in the Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg (Finnish National Matriculation)
  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
  • TOEFL 550 (paper) 78 (internet)
  • TEEP 6.0


Postgraduate (Master's Degree)

Academic requirements

  • Kandidaatti / kandidat (lower academic degree, min. 120 credits new system)
  • Lisensiaatti / licenciat (higher academic degree in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine, min. 200- 240 credits)
  • Maisteri / magister
  • Proviisori / provisor (higher academic degree in Pharmacy, min. 200 credits)


English Language requirements

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Postgraduate 58
  • IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
  • TOEFL 575 (paper) 85 (internet)
  • TEEP 6.5

Apply online via the Postgraduate Application Form for Home and EU Students, or download the Postgraduate Application Form for Home and EU Students (PDF).

Send your application to:

Postgraduate Office
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester CH1 4BJ


Postgraduate (Research Degree)

Academic requirements

  • Each application is assessed on its own merits but we do expect students to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree.


English Language requirements

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Postgraduate 58
  • IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
  • TOEFL 600 (paper) 85 (internet)
  • TEEP 7.0

Download the Postgraduate Research Application Form (PDF)

Send your application to:

The Graduate School
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester CH1 4BJ


British Council Office

British Council
Urho Kekkosen katu 2 C
00100 Helsinki
Finland
Tel: +358 (0) 9 7743 330 (Mon-Fri 9:00 - 16:00)
Fax: +358 (0) 9 701 8725
Email: info@britishcouncil.fi (general enquiries), education@britishcouncil.fi (education enquiries)