# Finnish university autumn 2026 application period

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/finnish-university-autumn-2026-application-period
> Updated: 2026-08-31T05:54:39.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The joint application period for the autumn 2026 semester in Finnish higher education institutions has commenced. 

Initial reports noted the upcoming application window, which runs from August 31 to September 10, 2026. Specific institutions such as Laurea University of Applied Sciences and the University of Jyväskylä announced various study places in fields including business, information technology, and social services. 

As the application period officially opened on August 31, further details emerged regarding universities of applied sciences. LAB University of Applied Sciences is offering 793 study places, including a new master’s program titled ‘Engineer 5.0’. Additionally, Turku University of Applied Sciences is providing 756 study places, with 11 programs offered entirely in English.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Finnish universities open autumn joint application period

Finnish universities of applied sciences have opened their autumn joint application period, with LAB offering 793 places and Turku University of Applied Sciences offering 756 places.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finnish-universities-open-autumn-joint-application-period

### 2026-08-27: Finnish universities open autumn 2026 joint application period

Finnish universities, including Laurea and the University of Jyväskylä, have launched their autumn 2026 joint application period, running from August 31 to September 10.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finnish-universities-open-autumn-2026-joint-application-period

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