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Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Business Management (BBA)

Laurea University of Applied Sciences (Leppävaara campus) · Espoo (Leppävaara), Finland

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studyinfo.fi joint application, not the CAOEntrance examTuition-freeEntrance testTaught in English
Duration3.5 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryEntrance exam
Deadline (EU)21 Jan 2027
EU fee 2027/28No tuition fee

About the course

A 210 ECTS daytime Bachelor of Business Administration taught in English at the Leppävaara campus, with core business studies followed by chosen specialisms such as digital marketing or financial management. It follows Laurea’s ‘Learning by Developing’ model with up to two work placements and a thesis, and offers double-degree options with partners in Austria and Belgium.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Finnish universities of applied sciences accept a school qualification that gives eligibility for higher education in the country where it was awarded, so a completed Leaving Certificate that meets Irish entry rules should count. No minimum Leaving Cert grades, subjects or Higher/Ordinary levels are set and CAO points are not converted. Leaving Cert holders are not ranked on their results; they compete through the entrance exam. Confirm with Laurea admissions (admissions@laurea.fi).
  • In the 2026 round Laurea selected Business Management applicants through the online International UAS Exam (reasoning, English and field-specific sections). The 2027 selection method was not yet published on Laurea’s site when checked; the 2027 International UAS Exam is on 23 March 2027.
  • English: you must prove English at B2 level. Upper secondary schooling completed in English in an EU/EEA country is accepted, but the Leaving Cert certificate does not state the language, so get a school letter confirming teaching and assessment in English. Otherwise IELTS Academic 6.0 or equivalent.

How to apply

  1. Check the 2027 criteriaFrom autumn 2026, check the programme’s entry on Studyinfo.fi for the confirmed 2027 selection method and document rules.
  2. Apply on Studyinfo.fiSubmit the joint application between 7 and 21 January 2027 (closes 15:00 Finnish time).
  3. Send English proofUpload your English-language proof (school letter or IELTS/TOEFL) by 28 January 2027, or by 13 July 2027 if you finish school in spring 2027.
  4. Sit the exam and acceptTake the online International UAS Exam on 23 March 2027, then accept your place on Studyinfo by the deadline and send your final Leaving Cert results.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Joint application on Studyinfo.fi: 7-21 January 2027 (closes 15:00 Finnish time). Proof of English by 28 January 2027 at 15:00, or by 13 July 2027 at 15:00 if you finish school in spring 2027 (UASinfo). International UAS Exam (online): 23 March 2027. Studies start September 2027..

Costs

  • No tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. Non-EU/EEA students pay EUR 9,500 per academic year. There is no separate Laurea entrance-exam fee published.
Your Leaving Cert points do not rank you: places are won through the online International UAS Exam, so prepare for it. The course lasts 3.5 years, not 3 or 4.

At a glance

CountryFinland
CityEspoo (Leppävaara)
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudyinfo.fi joint application
PlacesNot published
EntryEntrance exam
Programme page ↗Laurea joint application ↗International UAS Exam ↗← Back to all European courses

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Checked against the official Laurea UAS website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Application dates and fees are for 2027, but the selection method is from the 2026 round, so confirm on Studyinfo.fi. Always confirm details with the university before applying.