Overview

The Nursing TopUp programme from Arcada University of Applied Sciences offers internationally educated nurses the possibility of obtaining a Finnish Bachelor of Health Care, 210 ECTS, in approximately one year. This is possible through accreditation of former studies, practical training and work experience up to the extent of 150 ECTS, leaving to study the remaining credits that have a specific focus on EU and Finnish competencies.

Courses are built on a multiform principle. Methods used in this format may include lectures (online and in-house), individual reading assignments, workshops, case-based exercises, simulations, web-based courses, real-life projects and work practise.

Key Facts

The Arcada Patient Safety and Learning Centre (APSLC) provides an active simulation-based environment where theory and practice are combined. Through simulation-based training students learn to handle high-risk situations and special equipment, while at the same time improving their Finnish language, critical thinking, leadership, and teamwork skills. A broad spectrum of difficult crisis and accident situations can be recreated in this simulation environment, which is safe and secure, easily adjustable and realistic.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional engagement competence

Clinical care competence

Health promoting competence

Learning and Tutoring competence

Nursing ethics competence

Interprofessional work and safety culture

Leadership and decision-making compete

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

51

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

51

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

a degree in Nursing completed outside of Finland ; Bachelor of Nursing; Diploma of Nursing; GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery); PCL (Proficiency Certificate Level); or Technical level Nursing studies of a minimum 3 years
a minimum of two years of relevant work experience gained after completion of Nursing education;
Finnish language skills
English language skills

Tuition Fee

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International

11000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11000 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Helsinki

975 - 1584 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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