Information for New Students

Study start autumn 2020

The admission results of the first joint application will be published at the latest 5 June 2020. The results from separate applications are published accordingly. 

All of Novia’s English taught degree programmes will offer an option of digital and/or distance study for students unable to join us on campus in Finland during the autumn semester 2020. Welcome to study with us!

Read more about actions at Novia UAS due to Coronavirus preparedness »

Congratulations on becoming a student at Novia University of Applied Sciences.  Programme and campus specific information can be found by clicking on the links to your right. You are cordially welcome to take a step towards the future and begin your university studies at Novia UAS!

This is how you find information about the study start.

• On this page, you will find two checklists. One is for Finnish students and EU-students. The other is for non EU/EEA Students. Both checklists have links that lead to information about: accepting your study place, registration, tuition fees, immigration process, student health insurance and checking of certificates.
• Under each campus (and in some cases under each education), you will find the specific info concerning your campus or degree programme.
• Further down the page, you will also find links that lead to other useful information about: Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Novia User Account, The Student Union, Language of Schooling and appeal process.   
• Here you can find answers to questions that are frequently asked.

President's Greeting

Dear student,

I have the great pleasure of welcoming you to Novia University of Applied Sciences.

At Novia we focus on student-centered learning. Every student is actively involved in the learning process together with the teachers. Through your studies, you will develop good professional knowledge and skills, based on working life requirements.

For those of you who are Master students, I hope that the education will contribute to improving your opportunities in working life and that the education will be of use at your work place.

The head of the degree programme is the primary contact person for you. He or she will guide you in matters concerning the education and your learning progress. The staff in the student affairs office will help you in many practical matters.

You are cordially welcome to Novia University of Applied Sciences!

Örjan Andersson, D.Sc. President

Deans

• Dean Kristian Blomqvist, Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
  phone +358 50 561 7869, kristian.blomqvist@novia.fi, Wolffintie 33, Vaasa
• Dean Eva Matintupa, Faculty of Health and Welfare
  phone +358 50 538 6671, eva.matintupa@novia.fi, Wolffintie 31, Vaasa
• Dean Camilla Ekman, Faculty of Business
  phone +358 44 762 3219, camilla.ekman@novia.fi, Henrikinkatu 7, Turku
• • Dean Håkan Omars, Faculty of Culture. 
    phone +358 40 550 8734, hakan.omars@novia.fi, Köpmansgatan 10, Jakobstad 
• Dean Eva Sandberg-Kilpi, Faculty of Bioeconomy
  phone +358 44 449 8251, eva.sandberg-kilpi@novia.fi, Raseborgsvägen 9, Ekenäs

Checklist for Finnish Students and EU-Students

All these links will lead you to important information on how to confirm your Study Place and start your studies.
Make sure you read them all.

• 1. Confirmation of Study Place, Joint Application
• 2. Registration for Attendance or Non-Attendance
• 3. Check of Certificates
• 4. Register your residence in Finland
• 5. Find accommodation at your campus before your arrival. Under Student life you can find some practical information. Also check out our Survival Guide
• 6. Notice! Before arrival to campus (if arriving from outside Finland within 14 days) please follow the instructions given by authorities . See the latest information here and read health authority instructions for travelers carefully here (choose your language from the pdfs). 
  

Checklist for Non EU/EEA Students

All these links will lead you to important information on how to confirm your Study Place and start your studies. Make sure you read them all.

• 1. Confirmation of Study Place, Joint Application
• 2. Pay the Tution Fee
• 3. Obtain a Student Health Insurance
• 4. Apply for a Residence Permit
• 5. Registration for Attendance or Non-attendance
• 6. Check of Certificates
• 7. Find accommodation at your campus before your arrival. Under Student life you can find some practical information. Also check out our Survival Guide.
• 8. Notice! Before arrival to campus (if arriving from outside Finland within 14 days) please follow the instructions given by authorities.  See the latest information here and read health authority instructions for travelers carefully here (choose your language from the pdfs) 

Campus

Other useful information

• Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Novia User Account
• Language of Schooling
• The Student Union Novium
• Information regarding Coronavirus

Appeal

If you believe that there has been a mistake in the student selection and the admission criteria have not been applied correctly, you can do a written request for rectification within 14 days after all student selection results have been published.

• Appeal