International UAS Exam Spring 2026 – Full Guide for Applicants

The International UAS Exam Spring 2026 is the joint digital entrance exam used by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) to select students for English-taught bachelor’s programmes. If you plan to study in Finland starting autumn 2026, this exam is one of the main routes to admission.

In this guide, we cover:

Key dates for spring 2026
Who uses the International UAS Exam
Language and identification requirements
Exam sections, timing and scoring
Results, waiting list and validity
Monitoring and privacy
How to prepare effectively with PassUAS

Key facts – Spring 2026

Exam date: The International UAS Exam is organised on 24 March 2026, starting from 12:00 noon (Finnish time, UTC+2).

Study fields using the exam:The exam is used for the following fields:

Humanities and Education
Business Administration, Business Information Technology (BIT)
Natural Resources
Tourism and Hospitality
Seafaring
Social Services, Health Care, Sports and Exercise, Beauty Care
Technology

You must always check on UASinfo or in Studyinfo whether your exact programme uses the International UAS Exam.

Results and waiting list:

Results will be published by 15 April 2026 at the latest.
You may still be admitted from the waiting list until 4 August 2026.
Exam scores are valid only for this application round.

Language requirements (English)

All applicants to UAS bachelor’s programmes must prove English language proficiency, including native speakers of English.

For the International UAS Exam selection method, you must prove English either via:

An accepted international language test, or
Suitable previous studies in English (as defined in the official criteria).

The technical details for Spring 2026 language requirements will be updated on UASinfo, but the core idea remains:

You will not be invited to the International UAS Exam unless your English proficiency has been properly proven and recorded in your Studyinfo application.

Identification documents and deadlines

To participate in the International UAS Exam, you must have a valid, acceptable ID document.

Accepted documents

Passport (preferred option)
Biometric or non-biometric
Passports from all countries are accepted
Biometric EU/EEA identity card
Must have the biometric symbol
Non-biometric ID cards are not accepted

No other documents (residence permits, student cards, non-biometric ID cards, etc.) are accepted.

Your passport or ID card:

Must be valid at least until 13 March 2026
Must match the details you submit in your Studyinfo application
Must be the same document you use later in the Candour ID pre-identification and on exam day

Upload and update deadlines

In your Studyinfo application, you must:

Attach a copy of your passport or biometric EU/EEA ID

Deadline: 28 January 2026 at 15:00 (Finnish time, UTC+2)
For an ID card, attach both sides

Provide the document number (passport or ID card number) during the application period.
If needed, you may update the document number in your Studyinfo application until 20 February 2026. In that case, you must also send the new document copy to the admissions services of the UAS listed as your highest choice using the International UAS Exam.

If the information is incorrect or not provided by the deadlines, you cannot participate in the International UAS Exam and will be removed from that selection method.

Pre-identification (11–13 March 2026)

Before the exam, you must complete pre-identification using the Candour ID application:

Use the same passport or biometric ID that you entered in Studyinfo.
You must take photos or recordings as instructed.
If the automated pre-identification fails, your case may go to manual review by the Vallu entrance examination service.

If your pre-identification is rejected, you will not be able to continue to the exam.

Exam sections, duration and scoring

The entrance exam is conducted in English. The sections you have to complete depend on the study programmes you apply for.

You complete all your required sections in one sitting. The exam includes:

Common sections – required for all programmes
Field-specific sections – required only for certain fields

Your total score is the sum of the sections included in your study programme.

To be selected, you must:

Achieve a minimum pass score in every required section
Achieve a sufficiently high total score compared with other applicants

Timing and order

Each section has a fixed response time.
When the time is up, the section closes automatically and the latest answers are saved.
You can choose the order of sections.
Once you open a section, you must complete it — you cannot return to it later.
There is a total of 15 minutes of transition time between sections.

Common exam sections (for all fields)

1. Reasoning skills – 25 minutes

Required for all programmes
Assesses logical reasoning and problem-solving
Typical tasks: patterns, relationships, text-based logical deductions
You should check the reasoning example questions on UASinfo.

2. English language skills – 20 minutes

Required for all programmes
Assesses reading and interpreting texts:
Understanding relationships within the text
Vocabulary
Linguistic reasoning
You should check the English example questions on UASinfo.

Field-specific sections

3. Mathematical skills – 25 minutes

Required for:

Technology
Business Administration and BIT
Natural Resources
Tourism and Hospitality
Seafaring
Social Services
Health Care
Sports and Exercise
Beauty Care

Focus areas:

Basic calculations
Percentages
First-degree equations
Geometry
Mathematical-logical reasoning
Interpreting tables, graphs and diagrams

You may use the built-in calculator in the exam system. Using any external calculators, apps or device features may lead to rejection of your exam.

4. Advanced mathematical skills – 30 minutes

Required for:

Technology field programmes

Assesses:

Mathematics: rational expressions, equations, geometry, trigonometry (e.g. right-angled triangles)
Physics: basic physical phenomena and formulas, calculations based on given models, interpretation of graphs and charts

Again, only the exam system’s calculator is allowed.

5. Ethical skills – 10 minutes

Required for:

Social Services
Health Care
Sports and Exercise
Beauty Care
Humanities and Education

Assesses your ability to recognise the ethical nature of statements and situations.

6. Emotional intelligence skills – 10 minutes

Required for:

Social Services
Health Care
Sports and Exercise
Beauty Care
Humanities and Education

Assesses your abilities in recognising and managing emotions, emotional reactions and social cues.

Monitoring, privacy and SMOWL

The International UAS Exam is monitored using digital proctoring tools:

Candour ID for pre-identification
Smowl (SMOWLtech) for exam-day monitoring
Vallu entrance examination service as the operator

During the exam, monitoring may include:

Images from your webcam and external camera
Screenshots of your screen
Records of open applications and websites
Audio recordings

The purpose is to ensure that:

You complete the exam independently
No unauthorised help or materials are used

You may technically refuse monitoring, but then you cannot be selected through the International UAS Exam method.

All data is processed and stored within the EU and handled according to GDPR. Data is stored only for as long as necessary for exam administration and review.

Final student selection and results (Spring 2026)

Final selection is based on:

Your total exam score (sum of the required sections)
Meeting programme-specific eligibility criteria (documents, language, etc.)

Key dates:

Results published by: 15 April 2026 at the latest
Last waiting-list offers: 4 August 2026

You can:

View your scores in the Studyinfo service
Be admitted from the waiting list until 4 August 2026
Use your scores only in this application round (they are not carried over)

The exam questions and correct answers will not be published, as the International UAS Exam is legally classified as a secret official document.

Individual arrangements

If you need individual arrangements (extra time, accessible tasks, etc.) due to:

Disability
Illness
Dyslexia
Another comparable reason

…you must submit a separate application with a medical certificate or equivalent statement explaining:

Why you need arrangements
Which arrangements are recommended (e.g. more time, adjusted task format)

Requests are assessed case by case.

How to prepare effectively – and why PassUAS is your best ally

The International UAS Exam is:

Strictly timed
Multi-section
Logically demanding
Completely digital

Success depends heavily on knowing the format and practising under realistic conditions, not just on reading theory.

Why PassUAS?

PassUAS is built specifically for the International UAS Exam and focuses on Spring 2026 content and structure.

With PassUAS you get:

Real exam simulation: Section timing and navigation that feel like the real system
Field-specific preparation: Reasoning, English, Mathematical, Advanced mathematics, Ethical and Emotional intelligence practice
Programme-tailored mock exams: Just like in Studyinfo, you can choose up to six study programmes. PassUAS automatically builds mock exams with exactly the sections your selected programmes require
Extensive question bank: Tasks designed to mimic actual exam logic and difficulty
Performance analytics: See where you lose points and how to improve efficiently

Instead of generic practice, you train on your exact exam profile.

Final tips for Spring 2026 applicants

Respect all deadlines for ID copies and updates (28 January and 20 February 2026).
Complete pre-identification on time (11–13 March 2026).
Practise in timed conditions with realistic tasks.
Focus on all required sections, not just your strengths.
Use the remaining weeks before 24 March 2026 to build calm and confidence, not just speed.

If you start now, you can arrive at the International UAS Exam feeling prepared, not surprised.

👉 Begin your preparation today at Pass-UAS.fi and give yourself the best chance to succeed in the International UAS Exam Spring 2026.

International UAS Exam Spring 2026 – Full Guide for Applicants