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Finland: Language and intakes

Language requirements and application intakes in Finland.

Language requirements and intakes

Language requirement
Typical for English-taught programmes: IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 per section at Helsinki/Turku; writing 6.0 at Aalto; no band below 6 at Tampere), TOEFL iBT 92 (writing 22) for tests before 21 Jan 2026 or 4.5 with 4.0 per section after, PTE Academic 68 (writing 61), Cambridge C1/C2, YKI level 5. Duolingo is not accepted at Aalto and not listed at Helsinki or Tampere. Scores valid 2 years.Source
Intakes and deadlines
Main intake is autumn (August). Joint application for English-taught programmes 7-21 January 2027 (starts autumn 2027); Finnish/Swedish-taught 9-23 March 2027. A limited number of programmes start in January (autumn round closed 10 Sept 2026). Results by 6 July 2027; accept by 13 July 2027; up to six options.Source

Language and exam preparation

What to watch for in Language and intakes

  • Verify the language tests and minimum scores your target programme accepts.
  • Plan the validity of the result around your application and visa dates.
  • A programme taught in the local language may need a separate language-proficiency timeline.

Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information.

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