Finnish
College of Arts and 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: Arts
Applicant type
Freshman
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).
Transfer
Quarters of general admission to UW: autumn / winter (U.S. applicants only) / spring
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
- Departmental application deadline:
- Please contact the department for details about the application process.
Open major. Students in good academic standing may declare this major at any time.
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: 1
Total from Washington community colleges: 0
Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):
3.75 – 4.00: 0
3.50 – 3.74: 0
3.25 – 3.49: 0
3.00 – 3.24: 0
2.75 – 2.99: 0
2.50 – 2.74: 0
2.49 and below: 0