Follow our step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth application process for your studies at Kestora University.
Learn more about Kestora University Helsinki, our independent higher education institution in Finland.
Application period: 1 Dec 2025 – 31 March 2026
No payment required to submit your application.
Deadline: 23 April 2026 at 15:00 (UTC+2)
File format: PDF only, named appropriately (e.g., CV-Lastname-Firstname.pdf)
Must be submitted after admission decision by 13 May or 14 August 2026.
Non-English/Finnish/Swedish documents require official translations.
Color PDF of the personal information page.
Only complete applications are evaluated based on programme-specific criteria. Admission results will be published within less than a week of submitting application.
Places on the waiting list may be offered until 26 June 2026.
Find quick answers to common questions regarding the application process.
The main application period for studies starting in Autumn is from 1 December 2025 until 31 March 2026. Late applications may be considered if study places remain available.
No, there is no application fee to apply to Kestora University. Processing your application is completely free of charge.
If English is not your official language, you must prove your proficiency. We accept official tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
Alternatively, a high school or previous degree taught fully in English, or a Grade C or above in English from recognised high school equivalents, can satisfy the requirement.
Yes, you can include up to two programmes in a single application form. You will need to rank them by preference. You only need to submit one application form.
Admission results will be published within less than a week of submitting application. You will be notified via email and can check your official Admission Letter in the Kestora Applicant Portal.
Yes. If you meet the criteria but a programme is full, you may be placed on a waiting list. Available places from the waiting list will be offered until 26 June 2026.
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