lisävalintoja

Lisävalintoja refers to an additional admissions round in Finnish higher education aimed at filling study places that remain unfilled after the main application periods. The concept is used by both universities and universities of applied sciences (AMKs). It is organized when there are still vacant spots in programs after the primary rounds have concluded.

The process typically takes place after the regular application periods and deadlines published for those rounds. Applications are submitted electronically through the national admission service, often Studyinfo. The exact dates, participating programs, and the number of available places vary from year to year and between institutions. Not all programs participate in lisävalintoja, and the number of offered places is limited.

Selection criteria for lisävalintoja generally follow the same admission criteria used in the regular rounds. Programs may use a merit-based ranking, remaining eligibility requirements, or program-specific criteria. In some cases, a tie-breaker mechanism or a lottery may be used if applicants have equal total scores. The offers resulting from lisävalintoja are binding, with deadlines to accept or decline the offer.

Lisävalintoja provides an additional opportunity for applicants who have not obtained a study place in the main rounds, or who wish to seek a different program with available capacity. It is a complement to the standard admission process and helps allocate all available study places efficiently.

See also: admission rounds, valintaperusteet, Studyinfo.