Ylioppilastutkinnon
Ylioppilastutkinnon, commonly referred to as the matriculation examination, is Finland’s national assessment that marks the completion of upper secondary education and serves as the primary pathway to university admission. It is administered by the Matriculation Examination Board (Ylioppilastutkintolautakunta, YTL). The examination functions as a nationwide, standardized credential that complements the upper secondary school grades.
The exam comprises written tests in several subjects, including tests in the national mother tongue (Finnish
Administration and use: Examinations are held annually, primarily in the spring, with provisions for retakes in
History: The Finnish matriculation examination has a long history in the country’s education system, evolving through
See also: Finnish education system; Upper secondary education; University admissions in Finland.