Valintakoepäivien

Valintakoepäivien is the genitive form of the Finnish term valintakoepäivä, used to refer to the days on which admission tests (valintakoe) are held as part of the admissions process for Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences. The concept denotes the scheduled occasions when applicants take tests that may influence their eligibility for study programs.

The tests vary by program but commonly include written tasks, problem solving, subject-specific assignments, and sometimes interviews. Some programs require multiple components on different days, while others use a single day. The tests are organized by each institution’s admissions service, and exact dates, locations, and formats are published on Studyinfo.fi and the institution’s own pages. Eligible applicants receive invitations with instructions on where and when to report, what to bring, and any eligibility criteria.

Preparation and accessibility: Prospective students should consult the specific program’s valintakoe guidelines, review any sample tasks or past papers if available, and note rules about permitted materials or devices. Institutions may offer accommodations for disabilities or language support, and applicants should request these well in advance if needed.

Outcomes and use in admissions: Valintakoepäivät contribute to the selection decision alongside prior academic results. The weight and method of incorporating the koepäivä into the final ranking vary by program. For current details, applicants should refer to the program’s admissions page or Studyinfo.fi.