Note these changes when applying for a study place in JYU

There are some changes to the application process for our international degree programmes for the year 2025. Applications will be made as before via the Studyinfo.fi portal in January during the first joint application period 8-22 January 2025, but new for the next application round are the national application fee, new income requirements for residence permits, and the inclusion of GMAT and GRE tests in the admission criteria for some of JYU's master’s programmes.

Published

20.12.2024

Application fee

Starting from 1 Jan 2025, applicants from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies that lead to a degree.

If you are from outside the aforementioned area and you are applying to Bachelor's or Master's level studies in Finland, you will need to pay the application fee (EUR 100).

The Finnish National Agency of Education will collect the application fee in connection with filling out the application form at the Finnish national education portal Studyinfo.

New income requirements

The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) changed the income thresholds for some types of the residence permits starting from 1 November. The threshold for a residence permit for studies is 9,600 € per year (800 € per month).

GMAT/GRE into the admission criteria

The GMAT and GRE are internationally recognised tests that measure academic ability, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills. In the next application round, we will be introducing GMAT and GRE tests as part of the admission criteria for our three master's degree programmes:

Banking and International Finance (BIF)
Digital Marketing and Corporate Communication (DMCC)
International Business and Entrepreneurship (IBE)

If you have not completed a previous higher education degree in the EU area, you are required to take the GMAT/GRE test.

See the full programme list and guidelines for applying

We offer 18 master’s degree programmes in various fields. Remember to read through the admission criteria and detailed instructions on how to apply before submitting your application.

Find your programme

How to apply for master’s programmes

Please also note that if you are applying to our international Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Innovation and Sustainability (BIS), carefully follow its specific application instructions and timelines. Depending on your previous qualifications, an SAT result may be required.

BIS programme admission criteria

How to apply for the bachelor’s programme

Further information

admissions@jyu.fi