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:
Minor available
Area(s) of interest: Arts, Humanities and Design
websiteDegree requirements
Applicant type
First-year students can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)
An application for general admission to the UW is required for all transfer students. UW accepts general applications for Autumn and Winter with some select majors allowing applications in Spring. Review your intended major’s website for information about which quarters it is open for admission.
Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.
Use the information below to help you prepare for this major. Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
- 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
Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
Courses RECOMMENDED for admission:
- First- and second-year Finnish
Entering transfer information:
Total undergraduates: 0
Total from Washington community colleges: 0
Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):
3.75 – 4.00:
3.50 – 3.74:
3.25 – 3.49:
3.00 – 3.24:
2.75 – 2.99:
2.50 – 2.74:
2.49 and below: