Study Guide

Objective

The law pertaining to studies at the university of applied sciences level (352/2003)states that students are required to sit a Maturity Test to receive their univerity of applied sciences degree. Students write about a topic related to the thesis, which indicates their knowledge of the topic and of Finnish or Swedish language. If a student has received their education in a language other than Finnish or Swedish, the head of the degree program may allow the student to take the Maturity Test in another language.

Content

Students must demonstrate that they master the content of their thesis and produce a clear and consistent written presentation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: the maturity test meets the criteria set for language and content.

Qualifications

Students may register for the Maturity Test after they have submitted their thesis for final assessment.