Can I have application forms and prospectus sent to my home address by post?
All relevant information and printable application forms can be found from programme pages.
Do you have any part time or distance learning options in the programme?
No. Currently we are not enrolling students on a part time basis and the educational arrangements require immediate contact, participation and interaction.
Am I required to have taken any specific undergraduate courses?
No, there are no prior course requirements. However, the applicant must have a B.Sc. degree in a field related to the programme with proficiency in university mathematics, physics and elementary programming skills.
The language of my previous education was English. Do I need to take an English language test?
Applicants whose native language is other than English must take either the TOEFL, IELTS or CPE/CAE test.
Do you accept the language certificate after the application deadline?
The language test must be taken before the application deadline and the report must reach TUT by the end of April to ensure a proper process of the application.
Is GRE-test compulsory?
The GRE-test is not compulsory. If you take it and the test result is very good, it can support your application.
Do I have to know or learn Finnish?
No. The official language of the Programme is English and, thus, studies, exams and student services are offered in English. Pre-knowledge of the Finnish language is not required, but a basic course of Finnish can be included in basic studies and it is highly recommended.
Can I apply now if I’ll get my B.Sc. degree in summer?
You can apply now if you are going to graduate by the end of next July, when the B.Sc. degree must be totally completed. The original degree certificate must be presented when you enroll and start you studies at TUT. Please also specify in the application, which courses are still uncompleted and missing from the transcript of your final year or semester.
If my application is rejected this year, is it possible to consider it next year?
If you aspire to a place in next year's course, you have to re-apply. Please remember that most applications are rejected because of lack of qualification only. Thus, if you have not acquired additional academic qualification in the meantime, your application will most probably be rejected again.
I was accepted to another programme of TUT. Can my admission be transferred to this Programme?
No. You have to submit a new application for this Programme during the application period. As your qualifications and merits were evaluated from a perspective of other field of education than Radio Frequency Electronics, the result can’t be applied as such to our programme.
When will I hear about my application status?
We will notify you by email when the application has reached the University. A list of accepted students will be available in the web in the end of April (if the student allowed his/her name to be published). Official letters of acceptance will be posted by the end of April.
I missed the Application deadline. Can I still apply?
No. The admission process has many stages, which are scheduled. Also, the application material will not be available in the web after the deadline.
Is it possible to defer my admission to next year?/ May I enroll in the programme in the Spring semester?
It is an exceptional arrangement, which will be reviewed after received a request to defer the admission for one year or semester. Deferrals are usually granted, if the student provides appropriate grounds for it.
How should I have my documents certified?
The application documents shall be certified by public notary or the Finnish Embassy/Consulate in your home country, or the University Registrar. It is important that the documents are duly stamped and that the person certifying your documents declares his/her position with the information how he/she can be contacted.
Does TUT provide computers for student use?
Yes, there are numerous computers on campus available for student use and a wireless network covers the campus area.
Is there any tuition fee for the programme?
In Finland, education leading to a university degree is free of charge for the student (Universities Act 645/1997). However, the students need to pay a membership fee of the student union, which is appr. 90 euros per academic year. With this fee you are justified to have healt care, and student discount of meals and public transport.
Do you have any scholarships for Master's students?
Unfortunately TUT can’t offer any scholarships to international students. The students are supposed to have enough funds to cover living costs, accommodation and other costs related to studying at TUT.
Can I work (as a student research assistant) to finance my studies?
In general, research assistantships are possible for students at TUT. However, we can not guarantee, or even help you to obtain a position as a student assistant. The working time for students is both limited by law and by the demands of the programme (you'll need time also to prepare for lectures, homework, etc.). Therefore financing your studies by a student assistantship alone is probably not possible.