When there are more applicants for a course or programme than there are available places, a selection must be made. Applicants are first divided into different selection groups. Within each selection group, applicants are then ranked based on their merits, such as their upper secondary school grades. Applicants with the highest merit points are admitted to the course or programme.

Yes, higher education institutions may use assessment tests as a basis for admission for up to one third of the places on a programme. All applicants may be admitted to a programme leading to an arts degree on the basis of assessment tests.