Entry requirements
Undergraduate
We require a Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen (matriculation examination) when awarded after three years of study.
A-level |
Comparable offer |
Descriptors and meaning |
AAA |
L / 7 |
Laudatur |
AAB |
E / 6 |
Eximia cum laude approbatur |
ABB |
E / 6 |
Eximia cum laude approbatur |
BBB |
M / 5 |
Magna cum laude approbatur |
BBC |
C / 4 |
Cum laude approbatur |
BCC |
C / 4 |
Cum laude approbatur |
CCC |
B / 3 |
Lubenter approbatur |
Postgraduate
We require the six year Kandidaatti/Kandidat - Ekonomi, Diplomi-insinööri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti, Proviisori (Before 1996) OR the Maisteri/Magister (higher academic degree, min. 160 credits/5 years) 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 1-3 scale) |
Alternative name (Swedish 1-3 scale) |
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 requirements
Find out more about our English language requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them. Find out more about our pre-sessional English courses.
Degree preparation courses at the International College
If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the °®¶¹´«Ã½. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, law with business, and many more.
Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the .
Contact us
Kieran Campbell
International Officer – UKI, Europe and North America
Location: Brighton, UK
Responsible for regional recruitment and support to applicants and offer holders in Europe, North America and the UK.
You can ask Kieran about:
- entry requirements
- submitting a direct or agent application
- scholarships.
Email: K.S.Campbell@brighton.ac.uk