🇫🇮Finland · Karelia University of Applied Sciences
BBA in International Business (Joint Applications)
Bachelor’s · Full Time · On Campus · 3.5 years · Intake: January
Updated 22 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €9,000Deadline: ASAPIELTS: Not separately requiredLocation: Joensuu, Finland
At a glance
Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€9,000
৳1,283,940 BDT
Application Fee
€100
Deadline
ASAP
Apply early
Location
Wärtsilä Campus, Joensuu, Finland
Programme Link
View Programme
Official Karelia UAS site
At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameInternational Business, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
LevelBachelor's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus
Duration210 ECTS / 3.5 years
IntakesJanuary
DisciplineInternational Business, Marketing, Sales & Management
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
School-Leaving Requirement (Main)
- A qualification giving eligibility for higher education in the country where it was awarded is required.
Note
General eligibility does not guarantee admission; applicants must meet the selection criteria and submit valid documents.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
SAT: minimum 400 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 400 in Math. Karelia UAS SAT code: 7782; official scores must be sent through the test provider.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| English Test Requirement | Not separately required for SAT selection | Not applicable |
Notes
- For Karelia’s SAT selection, a separate English-language certificate is not required; the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing minimum is 400 points.
- Applicants should follow the exact Studyinfo instructions and score-delivery deadline for the Joint Application round.
Waiver: Possible.
Funding
Scholarships
Karelia gives a 20% first-year Early Bird reduction when the place is accepted within 7 days and tuition is paid within 20 days. Continuing Bachelor’s students may later receive 30%, 20% and 10% tuition scholarships by meeting the published study-progress and Finnish-language criteria.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP. The January Joint Application runs 31 August–10 September, closing at 3:00 pm Finnish time; 10 places are published.
- Five places are allocated through Matriculation Examination selection and five through SAT; SAT is the practical route for most applicants using Bangladesh-issued HSC/Alim.
- The 210-ECTS degree focuses on international marketing and customer competence, alongside communication, finance, sales, management, practical training and a thesis.
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