Interview

On this page you will find more information on the mandatory interview part of the admissions process.

Interview/Group discussion through Zoom

All applicants whose SAT or OMPT scores meet the criteria and have been verified will be invited to the group interview/group discussion held online. Detailed information and requirements (setting, equipment etc) will be given in the invitation that is sent to the applicant. There is no material to read in preparation for the interview/group discussion.

Timetable for the group session

The group session will be arranged via the Zoom application. Applicants will receive a link to the Zoom meeting in the invitation e-mail. Applicants should therefore make sure that they have access to the e-mail address they have submitted in their application throughout the application process, and that they also check all folders including the spam folder.

An applicant may not choose which interview batch they attend, but they will be invited to the closest following interview after the SAT or OMPT test score has been verified, and an Identity document is found in the application.

Invitations to the interviews will be sent and interviews held around the second or third week of each month. 

The allocated time can not be changed. 

Arcada reserves the right to make changes in the timetable depending on the number of applicants.

Technical requirements

As an applicant who has received an invitation, it is your responsibility to make sure that the equipment you use meets the following criteria. To attend the group session, you need to have

  • a computer (desktop computer or laptop, not a mobile device or tablet)
  • Recommended browsers: Firefox or Chrome. If the link does not open, please try through another browser.
  • stable internet access (and stable supply of electricity)
  • a web camera
  • a headset (recommended), or speakers and microphone
  • (mouse, power cable)
  • Download the Zoom app on your computer. It is recommended that you test Zoom beforehand. You can also join a test meeting provided by Zoom. You can familiarize yourself with Zoom before the group session by visiting Zoom's website for tutorials .

Arcada UAS is not responsible for, or in any legal liability if your equipment and/or connections do not meet the above-described criteria, if the group interview is interrupted, or if you cannot finish it because of technical issues.

Identification documents

Please note that your identity will be checked during the group interview. Make sure that you have your

  • passport
  • National Id card issued in EU /EEA-country
  • a Finnish driving license, or Finnish ID card

You should present the same identification document that you submitted to Studyinfo in your application.

An expired passport or identity card is accepted if its validity has expired no later than one year prior to your interview date. For example: if your interview is on 25th January 2025, we will accept ID:s that expired on 25th January 2024 or later. Also, the applicant has to be identifiable on the document’s picture.


How to attend the interview/group discussion?

You should attend the group session by clicking the Zoom link 5 minutes before the start of the group session. The given time is local Finnish time (EET). After you click the link, please make sure that you

  • join the meeting through a browser as a guest
  • fill in your name in the following format: given name last name (e.g. Sarah Johnson, or Sarah J.)

You should also make sure that:

  • your camera, headset or microphone, and speakers are working
  • you have already read both the instructions above and the ones in the e-mail sent to you
  • you have the needed identification documents next to you
  • you have a quiet environment and optimal lighting for clear sound and good-quality video picture; make sure that you attend the group session by yourself in a private and calm environment that allows you to concentrate

Arcada will check the eligibility only of applicants who have passed the SAT or OMPT test and the interview/group discussion. You can only be admitted if you have proven your eligibility and your skills in English by the deadline.