Information for New Students
Study start autumn 2020
INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDY START 2020 IS BEING UPDATED. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY.
All 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.
Congratulations on becoming a student at Novia University of Applied Sciences. You can find some useful information to help you in the beginning of your studies here. Here you can find answers to questions that are frequently asked. 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 education.
- 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.
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
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
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.
Campus
Other useful information
- Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Novia User Account
- Language of Schooling
- The Student Union Novium
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.