Finland

London Metropolitan University has approximately 60 students from Finland studying on undergraduate, postgraduate and programs. There are also Finnish students within the Erasmus framework of study.

For Entry to International Foundation Programme
Students who have completed the Matriculation Examination (Ylioppilastutkinoto/Studentexamen) with an average of B/3 or higher or students with Lukion paatotodistus require an average of 7.0. The programme provides a year of academic study and English preparation. Upon successful completion students can progress to undergraduate study.

For Entry to Bachelors/Undergraduate courses
Students who have completed the Matriculation Examination (Ylioppilastutkinoto/Studentexamen) with minimum C4 /Cum laude approbatur. Students with Lukion paatotodistus require minimum average of 8 or above.

NB: If you have studied English at Upper Secondary level and have obtained a grade E or above, you do not need to take a formal English language qualification.

For Entry to Masters/Postgraduate courses
Suitable for students who have a Kandidaatti/Kandidat (Ekonomi, Diplomi-insinri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti, Proviisori) or a Maisteri/Magister with a grade 2 or "HT" (hyvä tieto) (good) or above in the scale 1 to 3 or grade 4 or erittain hyva (very good) in the scale 1 - 5. Students will be considered for postgraduate studies if they hold a Kandidaatti AMK/YHS or a Kandidaatti/Kandidat with relevant work experience.

For the MBA, students also need three years of work experience at managerial level with a minimum IELTS of 6.5 or TOEFL IBT overall 91+
(reading = 21, listening = 22, speaking = 23, writing = 21)

The University has the following educational link in Finland:

Lahti University of Applied Sciences

Useful contacts in Finland
We work with the following Educational Consultants in Finland:

KILROY Education Finland
Kaivokatu 10D
00100 Helsinki
Finland
Tel: +358 9 68078250
Email:info@kilroyeducation.fi

You can also get advice on studying abroad from:

CIMO - Centre for International Mobility
Information Services / Tietosilta
Hakaniemenranta 6, 5th floor
00530 Helsinki
Tel: 020 690 501
E-mail: cimoinfo@cimo.fi
Web: www.maailmalle.net/Resource.phx/maailmalle/lisatietoja/tietojaneuvonta.htx

London Met visits Finland
Staff in the Europe Office travel to Europe on a regular basis. Please refer to our London Met Visits You page, if you wish to see an officer during a visit. For more information contact europe@londonmet.ac.uk or telephone +44 20 7320 3000.

English Language Entry requirements

International Foundation Programme

IELTS 4.5 overall with at least 4.5 in all individual scores

Undergraduate

The university will accept students who have obtained a grade 5/M in the Matriculation Ylioppilastutkinoto or a grade 9 or 10 in English in the Lukio (High School Leaving Certificate) or

IELTS 5.5 overall with at least 5.5 in all individual scores

TOEFL iBT 87+ (min). (Listening = 22, Reading = 21, Writing = 21, Speaking = 23)

Postgraduate

IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all individual scores

TOEFL iBT 87+ (min). (Listening = 22, Reading = 21, Writing = 21, Speaking = 23)

How to apply

Bachelor Programme: For September entry please apply through UCAS - www.ucas.ac.uk

Admissions Department
London Metropolitan University
166 - 220 Holloway Road
London N7 8DB
Tel: 020 7133 4200
Fax: 020 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

For Masters programme: Apply directly to the University.
Applicants should print, complete, and return the Direct Application Form to above address.

You will also need to complete and return the following Reference Request Form

Reference Request Form