Diagramme of qualification types
Compulsory school 10th class General upper secondary certificates VET certificates Maritime certificates Academy Profession degrees Bachelor's and Diploma degrees Master's degrees PhD degrees Preparatory Adult Education certificates General Adult Education certificates Higher Preparatory Examination, single subject course Certificates for supplementary single subject courses at upper secondary level Certificates for basic course and single subjects at vocational education and training programmes Adult vocational training certificates

Academy Profession degrees (AP)

Academy Profession degrees are awarded to students who have successfully completed an AP programme. An AP programme is standardised at 90, 120 or 150 ECTS. The programmes comprise independent, rounded-off courses covering both theory and practice. Admission is conditional on a successfully completed general or vocational upper secondary education as well as the fulfilment of specific requirements related to subjects.


Academy Profession degree within adult higher education

The Academy Profession degree within adult higher education is awarded to adults who have successfully completed a programme of 60 ECTS. The programmes comprise independent, rounded-off courses taking their point of departure in the participants’ work practice and applied theory. Admission is conditional on a successfully completed vocational or general upper secondary education or equivalent adult education as well as two years’ relevant professional experience.