Oulu Polytechnic

Programme overview

This degree awards 210 ECTS and takes 3.5 years to complete. Studies are delivered primarily as daytime teaching (between 08:00 and 20:00) at Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Linnanmaan campus. Instruction combines classroom and tutorial discussions, lectures, seminars, e‑learning, collaborative group tasks and independent study. Presence on campus in Oulu is required.

What you'll study

The programme is implemented through contact teaching, collaborative learning tasks in different groups and learning environments, and independent studies such as literature work and learning assignments. Contact teaching formats include classroom discussions, tutorials, lectures and seminars; e‑learning methods are also used.

Entry requirements

• Eligible applicants must hold one of the listed upper secondary, vocational, post‑secondary or higher education qualifications (examples include Finnish matriculation, IB, EB, RP/DIA, Finnish vocational qualifications of specified sizes, foreign qualifications that grant higher education eligibility, or a previous degree). The qualification must be completed by August 6, 2026.
• Applicants must also demonstrate required English language skills and attach copies of educational and language documents (and certified Finnish/Swedish/English translations if diplomas are in other languages) by the end of the application period.
• Health and functional capacity required for studies; further details available on the UAS info website.
• Selection in the supplementary application is based solely on an on‑campus entrance examination held in English (3 hours maximum) comprising: English language skills, logical reasoning, mathematical skills, ethical skills and emotional intelligence. The exam is organised at Oulu; valid photo ID and pencil/eraser are required. Individual arrangements for special needs can be requested with supporting documentation by August 6, 2026.

Career prospects

The programme prepares graduates for professional roles within social services and welfare practice. Graduates typically enter work where client interaction, community support and multidisciplinary cooperation are central; specific job titles and employment sectors are not detailed on the course text.

Scholarships & funding angle

The source text does not specify scholarships or tuition; prospective students should contact Admission Services for information about funding, and check institutional and national scholarship opportunities separately.