Apply to International Business, Information Technology or Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering

On this page you will find important information on how to apply to the bachelor's degree programmes International Business, Information Technology and Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering.

The application for studies beginning in autumn 2025 is now open from 20th November 2024 at 9 AM (UTC+2) to 18th March 2024 at 3 PM (UTC+2). 

Note that the application may close earlier in case all study places have been filled.

To apply to Arcada, you will need the following: 
 

  • Educational background: An educational certificate/diploma that gives you eligibility for higher education studies in the country in which it was completed
  • Selection method: A SAT or OMPT test score that meets Arcada's requirements.
  • Language criteria: An English language certificate or other accepted proof of English language skills.

Please click on the subpage links to find more detailed information on each criteria as well as on the application process, or take a look at the Application Step by Step for an overview.

Application step by step

The list below is our application process for International Business (IB), Information Technology (IT) and Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering (MSE) programmes in a nutshell. It gives you an overview of how to apply.

This application is held as a continuous, separate application. The application is made through Studyinfo.  There are 60 study places for the IB programme, 40 study places for the IT programme and 30 study places for the MSE programme.

Check that you are eligible to apply to International Business, Information Technology and/or Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering.

Make sure that you meet our English language requirements, and sign up for a language test in time.

Decide whether you will apply based on a) the SAT test or b) OMPT test.

Register for and take either test as soon as possible. Wait for your result.

The applicants will also be required to participate in and pass an interview as part of the selection process.

WHEN you have received your SAT or OMPT test result apply to the bachelor’s degree programme(s) of your choice through Studyinfo at any time during the application period. Fill in the form yourself, using your own contact information.

You can use the direct links below to get to the application form (active when application is open):

NB! As this is a continuous application, it may close earlier than the previously announced closing date, if all study places have already been filled.

Attach your SAT or OMPT result copies to your application. Note that you can not submit your application if either of these test results are missing. (Except for if you are applying with the March 2025 SAT test. In this case you should upload proof of the test appointment.)

You should also upload scanned copies of your degree certificates as well as language certificates either at the time of application or by the set deadline at the latest.

We do recommend that you have all your documents ready when you start filling out the form so that you give your information correctly.

If you choose to submit your document at a later date, take note of the deadline so that you do not miss it.

All applicants who have an accepted SAT or OMPT test score will be invited to an online interview. Please note that invitations to interviews are sent out at set dates.

Wait for the invitation. Prepare for the online interview by making sure you have an available private space and equipment.

Applicants must pass the interview to be considered for admission.

Wait for the result of your application. All applicants will receive a notification of result by e-mail.

Arcada Admissions Services will contact you in case there are questions about your application or documents, so please make sure that you check your inbox and spam folder regularly.

Accept possible study place offer.

Pay possible tuition fees if you are required to do so.