hakukohteisiin

Hakukohde is a term used in Finnish higher education admissions to refer to a specific study program, field of study, or study place offered by a higher education institution that applicants can apply to during the admissions period. The illative form hakukohteisiin simply means “to the application targets,” i.e., to the programs a person submits applications for.

In practice, hakukohteet are shown in the official admission portal, such as Studyinfo, where applicants can browse by degree level, field of study, language of instruction, and institution. During a application period, a person can select multiple hakukohteet to apply to with a single application, though each hakukohde has its own eligibility criteria and may require additional documents.

Each hakukohde has specific eligibility requirements (hakukelpoisuus) and selection criteria (valintaperusteet). Eligibility may depend on completing a relevant previous degree, language proficiency, or other prerequisites. Valintaperusteet vary and can include merit-based points from prior studies, entrance exams, auditions, or portfolio assessments. Some hakukohteet also impose minimum grades or other conditions for admission.

The admissions process typically consists of submitting required documents, meeting deadlines, and waiting for the admissions decision. If admitted to one or more hakukohteet, applicants usually must accept a offered place within a specified timeframe. The system is designed to allow applicants to apply to multiple targets and to manage offers centrally across higher education institutions in Finland.

Hakukohteisiin applies to both universities and universities of applied sciences, and forms the core of how prospective students connect with degree programs during the Finnish joint admission process.