Applying with an incomplete degree
If you have studied in Centria UAS or in another university of applied sciences in Finland but you have not yet finished your degree, you can re-apply for the same or related degree programme to finish your degree.
Who can apply and how are students selected?
- The applicant has studied either at Centria UAS or at another university of applied sciences in Finland but has not completed the degree.
- The applicant no longer has a valid study right for the incomplete degree in question. The applicant did not complete the degree within the original study right period or during any extension of the study right.
- The incomplete degree has a maximum number of missing study credits (ECTS):
- Bachelor’s degree: Max. 120 ECTS missing from the degree
- Master’s degree: In a Master’s degree from a university of applied sciences, no more than half of the other degree studies may be missing in addition to the thesis
The open university studies or studies completed in another university can be taken into consideration as part of the degree if they can be included in the studies of the degree programme.
The applicant must complete an interview or an entrance exam in case either or both of them are required. Accepting as a student is dependent on whether there are additional places in the degree programme.
There are health requirements in the degree programmes of humanities, social work, health care and music pedagogy. There are certain questions about the applicant’s health condition in the application form that might prevent student from studying. A previous decision of cancelling the study right might also prevent the studies. The application form questions about study right cancellation are asked to ensure a safe learning environment for all. (L932/2014)
Content and length of study right
- The new study right is for the same or similar degree programme to which the student previously had the right to study.
- The length of the study right is 2 years (4 semesters). Study right can be extended by one semester for special reasons, based on application.
- The study time starts at the beginning of next semester (January 1st or August 1st).
- The student does not have the right for statutory absence included in regular completion time and cannot enroll as absent. Possible absence consumes study right.
- Study right through this application can be granted only once. If you do not graduate during this study right, you are welcome to apply again through the joint application.
Applying
The results in spring 2026 application round will be published by 2 July 2026 at the latest. All accepted applicants will be informed about their admission by e-mail. The deadline for accepting the offered study place is 9 July 2026, 3 pm Finnish time at My Studyinfo -service.
Please consider your individual situation and choose the appropriate application method accordingly. For more information:
- Application periods: January 1 – May 15 and August 1 – November 15, starting from September 1, 2025.
- The application form link will be active during the application periods.
- The application is required to have:
- A plan for completing the missing studies
- Information about your previous studies
- A €50 administrative fee will be charged for processing the application. (Government Decree 1440/2014).
- A guidance discussion with a study counselor is required to plan the studies before the study right begins.
- Please note, that if you are required to pay tuition fee you can find more information from the bottom of the webpage (Tuition fee -section)
- The student will continue their previous study right to complete their studies.
- Please note, that if you have applied for and been granted a transfer from Centria to another higher education institution, you are not eligible to apply through this application process. Instead, you must submit your application via the Studyinfo.fi service.
- There are health requirements in the degree programmes of humanities, social work, health care and music pedagogy.
- Application periods: October 1 – October 31 (for studies starting in January) and April 1 – April 30 (for studies starting in August).
- The applying takes place at Studyinfo (separate admissions procedure).
You can find the study programs, application options, and application forms at studyinfo.fi.
Use the search bar on the homepage to find a program of interest, e.g., “business” or “community educator.” You can filter results by degree type (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or location.
Click the name of the desired program > select the correct study option under “Explore the offering” > the application form link is under “Application options.”
Choose the application option “Application with incomplete degree.” - The application is required to have:
- Transcript of records of previous studies
- School certificate which includes the information of previous study time and the number of previous terms in which you were registered as absent and as present.
- There are health requirements in the degree programmes of humanities, social work, health care and music pedagogy. There are certain questions about the applicant’s health condition in the application form that might prevent student from studying. A previous decision of cancelling the study right might also prevent the studies. The application form questions about study right cancellation are asked to ensure a safe learning environment for all. (L932/2014)
Application fee
Starting from 1 Jan 2025, applicants from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies.
If you are from outside the aforementioned area and you are applying to studies in Finland, you will need to pay the application fee.
The application fee is 100 euros. You are going to receive a payment link to your email address after submitting your application at Studyinfo.fi. You can pay the application fee with the following global payment methods:
- VISA
- Mastercard
- Apple Pay
In addition to these, you can pay the application fee with Finnish bank payment methods (given that you have access to these methods).
The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies.
More information and details concerning the application fee will can be found here – STUDYINFO.FI – APPLICATION FEE
- Please note, that if you are required to pay tuition fee you can find more information from the bottom of the webpage (Tuition fee -section)
- The student will receive a new temporary study right to continue their studies.
- Application periods: October 1 – October 31 (for studies starting in January) and April 1 – April 30 (for studies starting in August).
- The applying takes place at Studyinfo (separate admissions procedure).
You can find the study programs, application options, and application forms at studyinfo.fi.
Use the search bar on the homepage to find a program of interest, e.g., “business” or “community educator.” You can filter results by degree type (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or location.
Click the name of the desired program > select the correct study option under “Explore the offering” > the application form link is under “Application options.”
Choose the application option “Application with incomplete degree.” - The application is required to have:
- Transcript of records of previous studies
- School certificate which includes the information of previous study time and the number of previous terms in which you were registered as absent and as present.
- There are health requirements in the degree programmes of humanities, social work, health care and music pedagogy. There are certain questions about the applicant’s health condition in the application form that might prevent student from studying. A previous decision of cancelling the study right might also prevent the studies. The application form questions about study right cancellation are asked to ensure a safe learning environment for all. (L932/2014)
Application fee
Starting from 1 Jan 2025, applicants from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies.
If you are from outside the aforementioned area and you are applying to studies in Finland, you will need to pay the application fee.
The application fee is 100 euros. You are going to receive a payment link to your email address after submitting your application at Studyinfo.fi. You can pay the application fee with the following global payment methods:
- VISA
- Mastercard
- Apple Pay
In addition to these, you can pay the application fee with Finnish bank payment methods (given that you have access to these methods).
The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies.
More information and details concerning the application fee will can be found here – STUDYINFO.FI – APPLICATION FEE
- Please note, that if you are required to pay tuition fee you can find more information from the bottom of the webpage (Tuition fee -section)
- The student will receive a new temporary study right to continue their studies.
Application fee
Starting from 1 Jan 2025, applicants from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies.
If you are from outside the aforementioned area and you are applying to studies in Finland, you will need to pay the application fee.
The application fee is 100 euros. You are going to receive a payment link to your email address after submitting your application at Studyinfo.fi. You can pay the application fee with the following global payment methods:
- VISA
- Mastercard
- Apple Pay
In addition to these, you can pay the application fee with Finnish bank payment methods (given that you have access to these methods).
The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies.
More information and details concerning the application fee will can be found here – STUDYINFO.FI – APPLICATION FEE
Admission results
The results in spring 2026 application round will be published by 2 July 2026 at the latest. All accepted applicants will be informed about their admission by e-mail. The deadline for accepting the offered study place is 9 July 2026, 3 pm Finnish time at My Studyinfo -service.
If you applied for an incomplete degree through the E-Application, your start date will depend on your personal study plan. We will contact all accepted students to assess guidance needs and to create an individual study plan.
Tuition fees
Student pays the tuition fee in the same way as continuing students, i.e. tuition fees for the academic year are paid in halves. The tuition fee policies of the academic year when their study right continues apply to them. Please note that scholarships are not offered to those accepted via incomplete degree application period.
Please note that if you are accepted a student in the fall application period (your studies start in January), your tuition fee deadline is 15th of December. If you are accepted as a student in the spring application period (your studies start in August), your tuition fee deadline is 30th of June.
Changes have been made to tuition fee exemptions due to changes to the Universities of Applied Sciences Act, taking place from 1 December 2024. More information about the changes in legislation at studyinfo.fi. Applicants’ tuition fee status will be checked if needed during the application period.
Please note that if you have not been a tuition fee -paying student before or have been exempted from paying the tuition fee before, starting your studies again might change your tuition fee -paying status. The tuition fee -paying status will be reconsidered based on the new law. You can find information about tuition fees here.
Welcome to complete your incomplete degree. At Centria University of Applied Sciences, we support you in finalizing your studies.
Admissions Services
If you have further questions do not hesitate to contact Centria’s Admissions Services. We will help you with all questions regarding applying to our UAS.