Yes — you can apply to Finland for the August 2027 intake without IELTS or PTE, with a GPA as low as 2.2 (55% in Grade 12), and a study gap doesn't disqualify you. Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK), a real, publicly-owned Finnish university of applied sciences established in 1992, has opened applications for six English-taught Bachelor's programmes with exactly this profile. Here's everything you need to know before the intake closes.
KAMK August 2027 intake — the opportunity at a glance
- Institution: Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK), Kajaani, central Finland — a genuinely international campus with around 300 international students from 50+ nationalities
- Intake: August 2027
- English requirement: No IELTS, no PTE required
- Admission process: University interview
- Application fee: €100
- Tuition fee: €10,000 per year (no scholarship available for this intake)
- Minimum entry requirement: GPA 2.2, or 55% in Grade 12
- Duration: 3.5 years
Why this intake works without IELTS or PTE
Instead of a separate English test score, KAMK assesses your English ability and suitability directly through a university interview. That means there's no IELTS or PTE booking to worry about, no test-fee to budget for, and no risk of a low band score closing the door before anyone has even reviewed your profile. Your interview is where you make your case — which is also exactly where a study gap becomes explainable rather than an automatic red flag on a form.
6 Bachelor's programmes open for August 2027
All six are 3.5-year, fully English-taught Bachelor's degrees under the same entry requirements below:
- Bachelor's Degree in International Business
- Bachelor's Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Technology (Game Development)
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Esports Business and Game Development in particular are rare programmes internationally — most Nepali students never even hear these are options in Finland, let alone at a public university.
Who can apply — entry requirements explained
- Academics: a minimum GPA of 2.2, or 55% aggregate in Grade 12 (+2) — a genuinely low, second-division-friendly bar, not the 3.0+/70%+ threshold many programmes quietly expect
- English: assessed at the university interview — no external test required
- Application fee: €100, payable when you submit your application
What about a study gap or gap years?
A gap after +2 or your last qualification does not automatically rule you out of this intake. Because admission runs through a university interview rather than a rigid points-based online form, you have the chance to explain your situation directly — what you did during the gap, and why you're ready now. As with any Finland application, the stronger your explanation is backed by documentation (a job letter, a certificate, anything showing what you were doing), the more convincing it is. If you have a gap, come prepared to talk about it — don't hide it.
Costs — full transparency
Tuition for this intake is €10,000 per year, and there is no scholarship available for these six programmes this round. We'd rather tell you that plainly upfront than let you discover it later — a clear, real number you can plan around beats a vague "scholarships available" promise that may not apply to your programme anyway. Budget separately for living costs, insurance, and the €100 application fee.
How to apply before the deadline
Intake seats for August 2027 are limited, and interview slots fill on a rolling basis — the earlier you apply, the earlier you interview, and the earlier you know where you stand. Bring your Grade 12 transcript, citizenship documents, and (if applicable) proof of what you did during any study gap.
How StudentFolio helps
We're a government-licensed consultancy in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, and Finland is the destination we know best. For this KAMK intake specifically, we help you pick the right programme for your goals, prepare your application and interview, and guide you through the residence permit process once you're accepted — honestly, and without pushing you toward a programme that doesn't fit.
Ready to check your eligibility? Book a free counselling session, or read more about studying in Finland from Nepal.