For applicants

Before applying for studies in Finland

If you don’t live in Finland and you don’t have a residence permit, find out before applying if you need a permit and what acquiring the permit requires. Also evaluate, whether moving to Finland is possible for you before the training begins.

You must apply for the residence permit before moving to Finland and it must be valid before you start your studies.

You will also need a private health insurance and sufficient funds for living in Finland. Riveria does not award scholarships or other funding for students.

Familiarize yourself in advance with InfoFinland and Finnish Imigration Service website. On the site you will find instructions on how to deal with the permit matters according to your nationality and life situation.

Application criteria

• You are at least 18 years of age. There is no upper age limit.
• You need to have a high school certificate or the general school-leaving certificate.
• You have sufficient English language skills (Duolingo test score of 85 minimum).
• You need good IT-skills and your own computer/laptop.
• You have good physical and mental health to study and work in the field you are applying to.
• You have sufficient funds for living expenses on your personal account. You need to present them for the immigration office for the resident permit.
• See also more detailed information about requirements on the page of the training you are applying to.

Language requirements




Every applicant needs to have a Duolingo English test score minimum of 85 points submitted during applying. Take the test before applying unless you already have an international Duolingo English certificate. We don’t accept any other tests, diplomas or qualifications as proof of language skill.

The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken in under an hour. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview and writing sample. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.

On Duolingo test, choose Riveria school and save the certificate to attach to your application (not by email). You must pay the test certificate yourself.

Application process


1. Check that the training program is open to apply. We accept applications only during open admission.
   Please note you can apply to only one training program during an open admission period. Multiple applications will be rejected.
2. Fill out the official application form on the training’s page. We don’t accept applications or attachments sent by email. Remember to add following documents to your application:
   • School and work experience certificates
   • Duolingo English test certificate
   • Motivational video
     Important: We do not accept documents which are sent after admission closes.

3. Take the entrance test. All applicants will have an email link to an online aptitude test/entrance test.
4. Interview. Based on application and aptitude test results we invite some of the applicants to interview which is held on Microsoft teams. After the interview you will be informed about the study place by email. Follow the instructions you’ll receive in your email after the admission is over.
5. If admitted, accept the study place by the given time as instructed in the letter of acceptance.
   Apply for residence permit and accommodation if needed. Students are responsible for arranging their own housing.
   
   Important: We do not respond to inquiries about ongoing application processes.

Frequently asked questions

Please read frequently asked questions before contacting our admission services. You’ll find the FAQ here.

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