Finland - academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require a Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen (matriculation examination) when awarded after three years of study.
| A-level |
UCAS Tariff Points |
Comparable offer |
Descriptors and meaning |
| AAA | 360 | L / 7 | Laudatur, Excellent |
| AAB | 340 | E / 6 | Eximia cum laude approbatur, Exceptionally good |
| ABB | 320 | E / 6 | Eximia cum laude approbatur, Exceptionally good |
| BBB | 300 | M / 5 | Magna cum laude approbatur, Very Good |
| BBC | 280 | C / 4 | Cum laude approbatur, Good |
| BCC | 260 | C / 4 | Cum laude approbatur, Good |
| CCC | 240 | B / 3 | Lubenter approbatur, Satisfactory |
Postgraduate
We require the six year Kandidaatti/Kandidat - Ekonomi, Diplomi-insinööri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti, Proviisori(1996-2005) OR the Maisteri/Magister (higher academic degree, min. 160 credits/5 years) as of 1996 OR the three year Kandidaatti/Kandidat (post-2005). Scale for all qualifications:
| Finnish degree classification (1-5 scale) |
Finnish degree classification (1-3 scale) |
Alternative name (Finnish) |
Alternative name (Swedish) |
English translation or equivalent |
| 5 | 3 | Erinomainen |
Utmärkt |
Excellent = 1st |
| 4 | 2 | Hyvä |
God |
Good = 2:1 |
| 3 | 1 | Tyydyttävä |
Nöjaktig |
Satisfactory = 2:2 |
English language equivalency
We will accept a minimum grade of 4 on the English component of the Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements.
