Overview

This Top up degree programme in Nursing leads to Bachelor’s degree in Health care, Nursing.

Completing the Nursing (Top up) programme from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences gives you the opportunity to apply for the registered nurse licence. After completing your studies, you will apply for the license from the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira). Licence requires at least a B1 level proficiency in the Finnish language. This licence allows you to work in the health care sector in Finland and EU.

During the studies, you can either start learning Finnish from the basics or continue your Finnish studies from your own starting level.

Career opportunities

Experts with a nursing background are needed in addition to clinical work for various tasks related to nursing and health care. There are many different opportunities after completing the basic degree!

The employment rate of registered nurses is high and there are substantial employment opportunities both nationally and internationally.

Registered nurses are employed by social and health care organizations, associations or the private sector.

Your workplace may be in a hospital inpatient ward, policlinic, surgical ward, home care, various rehabilitation and nursing homes, or health care clinics.

Only a graduated, licensed and registered professional can work as registered nurse in Finland.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Study and workplace skills

Basic nursing interventions

Medical treatment

Clinical decision-making skills

Clinical training in basic nursing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mikkeli, Finland

Disciplines

Nursing View 16 other Bachelors in Nursing in Finland

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

450

English requirements

PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You have an acceptable language certificate and an eligible Bachelor of Nursing degree completed outside Finland, and you complete the pre-task successfully.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10700 EUR / year

≈ 10700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Mikkeli

Finland

600 - 750 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Mikkeli

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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