International applicants for Bachelor’s programmes at Oulu UAS (Oamk) must hold a qualification that makes them eligible for higher education in their own country. Accepted qualifications typically include:

A high school diploma or equivalent secondary school certificate that qualifies for university entry in the applicant’s home country.

International credentials such as the International Baccalaureate (IB), European Baccalaureate (EB), Reifeprüfung (RP), Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA), or comparable secondary qualifications.

Vocational qualifications or higher degrees from recognised institutions may also count toward eligibility.
This eligibility is checked as part of the application process.

All international applicants must demonstrate strong English language skills. English proficiency is usually verified either through recognised language certificates (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL) or evaluation within the entrance examination. Specific requirements vary by programme.

For Bachelor’s in Nursing, additional Finnish language proficiency is required (at least A2 level) and candidates take a separate online language test.