When you have been accepted as a student at Arcada you have to confirm that you accept your study place to get the right to study.Your right to study for a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a university of applied sciences is granted by the Rector.

To keep your right to study you have to register for the Academic year, every year.

The right to study status is determined by the scope of the degree programme. As a rule, students are expected to accumulate 60 credits per academic year. Read more about how absence affects your study time here.

Bachelor degree programmes

Degree programme Credits Duration
International Business 210 credits 3.5 years
Materials Processing Technology 240 credits 4 years
Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering 240 credits 4 years
Nursing 210 credits 3.5 years

Studies for any Bachelor degree programme should be completed within a time period that is, at the most, one year longer than the time prescribed for that programme. You do not need to apply for the additional year. If you for some reason fail to finish your studies within the time limit given, the you may apply for extended right to study.

Master degree programmes

Degree programme Credits (ECTS) Duration
Big Data Analytics (full-time) 60 credits 1 year
Energy Automation Sustainable Engineering (full-time) 60 credits 1 year
International Business Management (part-time) 90 credits 3 years
International Business Management (full-time) 90 credits 1.5 years
Leadership in Nordic Healthcare (part-time) 90 credits 3 years
Leadership in Nordic Healthcare (full-time) 90 credits 1.5 years
Media Management (full-time) 60 credits 1 year

Studies for any Master degree programme should be completed within a time period that is, at the most, one year longer than the time prescribed for that programme. You do not need to apply for the additional year. If you for some reason fail to finish your studies within the time limit given, the you may apply for extended right to study.