Selection method 1: GMAT or GRE-test

Applicants that do not have a Finnish UAS Bachelor's degree can be selected based on their result in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition) or the Graduate Records Examinations (GRE).

The minimum test score that the applicant must reach in order to be qualified for selection is 500 from the GMAT test. Scores from the GMAT Focus Edition and the GRE-test are converted to GMAT scores and applicants are ranked based on their converted test score in the admission process.

The GMAT Focus Edition are converted to GMAT Exam scores by using the Concordance Table. Please note that where scores overlap in the concordance tables, the scores will be converted in favour of the candidate.

The GRE test result must be converted to GMAT test result by using the GRE Comparison Tool. When converting the score, only the Verbal Reasoning Score and Quantitative Reasoning Score of the GRE test are taken into consideration. 

The official test results must be shared with Novia UAS and available for verification at the testing organisation's verification service no later than 31 January 2025 at 15:00 pm (Finnish time).  Test scores that are not verifiable will not be considered in the selection process. Remember to fill in the application form at Studyinfo during the application period and upload a copy of your score result in the online application form no later than 31 January.

Share your score result with Novia UAS via the test provider's platform using the following code:

• Novia's GRE-code: 1185
• Novia's GMAT-code: 5DW-ZW-26

GMAT and GRE test results are valid for five (5) years after the test day. For 2025 admissions, the oldest acceptable test day is 9 January 2020.

Novia UAS accepts the GMAT online exam and GRE General at Home. 

Selection method 2: Certificate-based selection based on a Finnish UAS Bachelor's degree

Applicants that have a UAS Bachelor's degree completed in Finland can be admitted based on their UAS Bachelor's degree certificate. Note! UAS Master's degrees are not considered.

Applicants with an UAS Bachelor's degree certificate are ranked by their weighted average grade with two decimals. The weighted average grade is calculated from the UAS Bachelor's degree course grades which are visible in the My Studyinfo-service in the section My completed studies (only available in Finnish/Swedish).

To be considered in this selection method, the applicant must save a link to the degree information found in the My Studyinfo service in the joint application form. The applicant should also submit a copy of his or her degree certificate appendix. The weighted average grade will be calculated based on the degree certificate appendix only if the information about the degree and course grades is not available in the My Studyinfo service.

If the applicant has completed more than one UAS Bachelor degree, the grades are considered for the degree which gives a better average. The courses within courses shown in the service are not included in the grade average. The verbally assessed courses are not considered in calculating the grade average (e.g. approved/pass / hyväksytty/suoritettu/godkänd).

When calculating the weighted average grade, the numerically assessed study units are weighted (except final thesis); in other words, the grade for the study unit is multiplied by the number of credits received from course in question. The weighted grades are calculated together and the total is divided by the number of credits received from the numerically assessed courses. The result is a weighted average grade rounded to two decimal places. You can use this excel to calculate your weighted average grade.

Selection method 1: GMAT or GRE-test

Applicants that do not have a Finnish UAS Bachelor's degree can be selected based on their result in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition) or the Graduate Records Examinations (GRE).

The minimum test score that the applicant must reach in order to be qualified for selection is 500 from the GMAT test. Scores from the GMAT Focus Edition and the GRE-test are converted to GMAT scores and applicants are ranked based on their converted test score in the admission process.

The GMAT Focus Edition are converted to GMAT Exam scores by using the Concordance Table. Please note that where scores overlap in the concordance tables, the scores will be converted in favour of the candidate.

The GRE test result must be converted to GMAT test result by using the GRE Comparison Tool. When converting the score, only the Verbal Reasoning Score and Quantitative Reasoning Score of the GRE test are taken into consideration. 

The official test results must be shared with Novia UAS and available for verification at the testing organisation's verification service no later than 31 January 2025 at 15:00 pm (Finnish time).  Test scores that are not verifiable will not be considered in the selection process. Remember to fill in the application form at Studyinfo during the application period and upload a copy of your score result in the online application form no later than 31 January.

Share your score result with Novia UAS via the test provider's platform using the following code:

• Novia's GRE-code: 1185
• Novia's GMAT-code: 5DW-ZW-26

GMAT and GRE test results are valid for five (5) years after the test day. For 2025 admissions, the oldest acceptable test day is 9 January 2020.

Novia UAS accepts the GMAT online exam and GRE General at Home. 

Selection method 2: Certificate-based selection based on a Finnish UAS Bachelor's degree

Applicants that have a UAS Bachelor's degree completed in Finland can be admitted based on their UAS Bachelor's degree certificate. Note! UAS Master's degrees are not considered.

Applicants with an UAS Bachelor's degree certificate are ranked by their weighted average grade with two decimals. The weighted average grade is calculated from the UAS Bachelor's degree course grades which are visible in the My Studyinfo service in the section My completed studies (only available in Finnish/Swedish).

To be considered in this selection method, the applicant must save a link to the degree information found in the My Studyinfo service in the joint application form. The applicant should also submit a copy of his or her degree certificate appendix. The weighted average grade will be calculated based on the degree certificate appendix only if the information about the degree and course grades is not available in the My Studyinfo service.

If the applicant has completed more than one UAS Bachelor degree, the grades are considered for the degree which gives a better average. The courses within courses shown in the service are not included in the grade average. The verbally assessed courses are not considered in calculating the grade average (e.g. approved/pass / hyväksytty/suoritettu/godkänd).

When calculating the weighted average grade, the numerically assessed study units are weighted (except final thesis); in other words, the grade for the study unit is multiplied by the number of credits received from course in question. The weighted grades are calculated together and the total is divided by the number of credits received from the numerically assessed courses. The result is a weighted average grade rounded to two decimal places. You can use this excel to calculate your weighted average grade.

• Pre-task
• E-interview 17-21 March 2025

NOTICE! Pre-tasks must be uploaded in the online application no later than 29 January 2025 at 3 pm Finnish time.

The entrance examination is organized as an online interview. Only applicants that fulfill the eligibility requirements and have an approved pre-task are invited to the interview. More detailed information about the entrance examinations is included in the invitation e-mail. The invitation e-mail will include the exact time, date and place for the entrance examination/e-interview.

• Pre-task
• E-interview 10-23 March 2025

NOTICE! Pre-tasks must be uploaded in the online application no later than 29 January 2025 at 3 pm Finnish time.

The entrance examination is organized as an online interview. Only applicants that fulfill the eligibility requirements and have an approved pre-task are invited to the interview. More detailed information about the entrance examinations is included in the invitation e-mail. The invitation e-mail will include the exact time, date and place for the entrance examination/e-interview.

• Pre-task
• E-interview 17-21 March 2025

NOTICE! Pre-tasks must be uploaded in the online application no later than 29 January 2025 at 3 pm Finnish time.

The entrance examination is organized as an online interview. Only applicants that fulfill the eligibility requirements and have an approved pre-task are invited to the interview. More detailed information about the entrance examinations is included in the invitation e-mail. The invitation e-mail will include the exact time, date and place for the entrance examination/e-interview.

• Pre-task
• E-interview 10-23 March 2025

NOTICE! Pre-tasks must be uploaded in the online application no later than 29 January 2025 at 3 pm Finnish time.

The entrance examination is organized as an online interview. Only applicants that fulfill the eligibility requirements and have an approved pre-task are invited to the interview. More detailed information about the entrance examinations is included in the invitation e-mail. The invitation e-mail will include the exact time, date and place for the entrance examination/e-interview.

• Pre-task
• Online entrance examination 17-21 March 2025

NOTICE! Pre-tasks must be uploaded in the online application no later than 29 January 2025 at 3 pm Finnish time.

The entrance examination is organized online. Only applicants that fulfill the eligibility requirements and have an approved pre-task are invited to the entrance examination. More detailed information about the entrance examinations is included in the invitation e-mail. The invitation e-mail will include the exact time, date and place for the entrance examination/e-interview.

• Pre-task
• E-interview 17-21 March 2025

NOTICE! Pre-tasks must be uploaded in the online application no later than 29 January 2025 at 3 pm Finnish time.

The entrance examination is organized as an online interview. Only applicants that fulfill the eligibility requirements and have an approved pre-task are invited to the interview. More detailed information about the entrance examinations is included in the invitation e-mail. The invitation e-mail will include the exact time, date and place for the entrance examination/e-interview.

• Pre-task
• E-interview, 17-22 March 2025

NOTICE! The Pre-task must be uploaded in the online application no later than 29 January 2025 at 3 pm Finnish time.

To be eligible to participate in the entrance exam interview, you must have passed the pre-task assignments.

The entrance examination will be held in the form of an interview 17-22 March 2025. The exact date and time will be included in the invitation e-mail. The pre task is graded on the scale 0-100. The candidate need to score at least 40/100 to pass the pre task assignment.

During your interview, you'll be asked a number of questions regarding your music and academic interests, and why you want to do a Masters degree. You'll be asked a variety of questions focusing on your preparedness for studying creative music production on a masters level, with a strong focus on working together with other students and the music industry. The questions will focus on music, inspiration, goals, strengths, weaknesses, future plans. The interview will also focus on how you will implement your studies regarding strategy, financing and workload.

The interview is graded on the scale 0-100. The candidate need to pass all parts of the interview and the interview must be scored at least 40/100 to be considered for admission.

The total score consists of the combined sum of the pre-task and interview. The total score ranges from 0 to 200, with a minimum of 80 points required to be eligible for admission.

• Pre-task
• E-interview 10-21 March 2025

NOTICE! Pre-tasks must be uploaded in the online application no later than 29 January 2025 at 3 pm Finnish time.

The entrance examination is organized as an e-interview. Only applicants that fulfill the eligibility requirements and have an approved pre-task are invited to the e-interview. More detailed information about the entrance examinations is included in the invitation e-mail. The invitation e-mail will include the exact time, date and place for the entrance examination/e-interview.