University Pathway Finland

Study Information

The University Pathway Finland online programme consists of courses in mathematics, programming, Finnish language and culture, and English language and academic skills, which prepare students for university studies in Finland. The study program for all the three routes is the same.
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About the Pathway Studies

Studying in the Pathway programme is part-time, and the courses are evenly distributed over ten months, divided into four teaching periods (7-8 weeks per period). Pathway students typically study an average of 6 ECTS credits during each period.

One ECTS credit is roughly equivalent to 27 hours of work for the student. The actual workload may vary depending on the student's skill level. The estimated ECTS workload encompasses all the tasks required for the student to complete the course, including independent course-related study, online classes, exercises, assignments, and other forms of instruction, as well as exams.

Most Pathway courses are at the Bachelor's level, and you can apply for credit transfer to your degree programme as you progress. However, please be aware that the Preparatory English course does not substitute for the language certificate required for admission.

Our online learning environments are designed to support an interactive learning experience. The courses are delivered with the same enthusiasm and rigour as our on-campus courses, with a strong focus on challenge-based learning and facilitated teamwork.  

Programme Content

Brochure, Course Guide and Schedule 2024–2025

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Progressing to Degree Studies in 2025

After successfully completing the Pathway studies, students meeting the threshold conditions will have the opportunity to advance to degree studies at either Tampere University or the University of Oulu within the Technology route. For the Science route, the progression programme is offered at Tampere University and for the Economics route, the progression programme is offered at Aalto University. 

When applying for a degree programme at our partner universities in May 2025, there is an opportunity to apply for a scholarship. Each university makes its own scholarship decisions.

Students who meet the defined conditions will be offered a place in one of the progression programmes. In the Technology route, the offered place may be in another programme than the one the student has prioritised. The placement of the students depends on the students’ prioritisation and study results.

Admissions Criteria for Advancing to Degree Studies in 2025

These admissions criteria apply to Pathway students, who complete the Pathway programme in 2024-2025 and aspire to transition to degree studies in 2025. 

University Pathway Finland Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions 2024–2025

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Progressing Towards Degree Studies in 2025: The Essential Steps

  1. Apply in a separate admission for Pathway students in May 2025 (in the Technology route, students need to apply to all progression options to secure a study place)
  2. Pass all the Pathway courses 
  3. Meet the threshold conditions set by the universities (a minimum GPA from specified Pathway courses)
  4. Submit an English language certificate by the end of the separate admission in May 2025 
  5. Submit a certificate demonstrating eligibility for Bachelor's degree studies 

Explore Degree Programme Options 

Technology route

In the Technology route, the progression programmes are Bachelor's Programme in Computing and Electrical Engineering at Tampere University, Bachelor’s Programme in Sustainable Urban Development, Technology at Tampere University and Bachelor's Programme in Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics (with three different majors) at the University of Oulu.

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Bachelor's Programme in Computing and Electrical Engineering, Tampere University (external link)

This cross-disciplinary degree programme provides you with a solid grounding in several core fields of engineering and the ability to follow rapid technological developments and apply scientific methods.

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Bachelor’s Programme in Sustainable Urban Development, Technology, Tampere University (external link)

The Bachelor’s Programme in Sustainable Urban Development offers you a way to develop multidisciplinary expertise related to urban development and sustainability.

Oulu

Bachelor's in Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics, University of Oulu (external link)

Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics is a degree programme providing solid skills and an extensive knowledge base in technologies required in the digitalised world.

Science route

In the Science route, the progression programme is Bachelor's Programme in Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Tampere University.

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Bachelor's Programme in Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Tampere University (external link)

This cross-disciplinary degree programme provides you with a solid grounding in several core fields of engineering and the ability to follow rapid technological developments and apply scientific methods.

Economics route

In the Economics route, the progression programme is Bachelor's Programme in Economics at Aalto University. 

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Economics, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

The Economics programme provides tools and knowledge to understand and explain current phenomena in the world from an economic perspective.

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