Åbo Akademi University – Bachelor’s Admission (Quick Guide)

Language Proficiency

Swedish: Required for most bachelor’s programs (taught primarily in Swedish)

English: Required for some programs or if prior education wasn’t in English (e.g., IELTS ≥ 6.5)

Academic Qualifications

Completion of 12 years of schooling (equivalent to Finnish secondary education)

Alternatively, a qualification that grants university admission in the applicant’s home country

Application Process

Apply via Åbo Akademi’s online portal

Submit: academic transcripts (officially translated if needed), language certificates, and any program-specific documents

Some programs may require letters of recommendation or have GPA requirements (e.g., minimum 2.7)

Other Requirements

Application fee may apply for non-EU/EEA applicants

Always check individual program pages for specific requirements or entrance criteria

Most bachelor’s degrees are in Swedish, so strong Swedish language skills are essential unless applying for one of the limited English-taught options.