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Finnish

College of Arts & Sciences

A B.A. in Finnish Studies opens doors in architecture, technology, arts and culture, linguistics, education and business by fostering strong linguistic, analytical and communication skills. Students gain advanced linguistic proficiency in Finnish and acquire cultural and historical knowledge of Finland, Scandinavia and the Baltic. Finland is a center of business, education and culture in Europe and a gateway to Russia. Graduates of this degree pursue careers in a variety of fields such as business, government, technology, international relations, education and marketing.

Major category: Open

Minor available

Topic(s): Arts, Humanities and Design

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Degree requirements

Applicant type

Applicant type

Freshmen can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)

Read more about applying to the UW as a freshman, including details for programs that provide high school students with college credit (like Running Start).

Finnish is an open major. You may declare this major at any time after enrolling at the UW as long as you are in good academic standing. Visit the department website for more information.

Quarters of general admission to UW: autumn / winter (U.S. applicants only) / spring / summer

Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.

  • Use the information below to help you prepare for this degree
  • Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
  • Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
  • UW college and school graduation requirements

Department admission information

Please contact the department for details about the application process.

Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.

Courses recommended for the major:

  • First- and second-year Finnish

Entering transfer information:

Total undergraduates: 0
Total from Washington community colleges: 0

Career outcomes


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