Reference Form PDF
Reference Form PDF
To the applicant: Please fill in your name and the programme you are applying for and ask the referee (for example the supervisor of your
thesis or teacher/tutor who knows you well enough in an academic capacity) to complete this form. Ask your referee for a confidential
reference to be returned to you in a signed and sealed envelope. Please return the unopened envelope with your application package to
the University Admissions Finland. Remember to mark down your application number into the envelope.
To the referee: The person is applying to the programme mentioned below (more information about the programmes is available at
www.oulu.fi/degree). By answering the following questions you will assist greatly in the selection process. After completing this form,
place it in an envelope, seal the envelope and sign across the seal. Please return the sealed envelope to the applicant.
1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
2. Please indicate the applicants ability and academic competence in comparison with other individuals whom you have known at similar stages in their
academic careers.
Excellent
Knowledge of the area of
specialisation
Motivation and seriousness
of purpose
Ability to plan and carry
out research / independent
study
Ability to express thoughts
in speech and writing
Emotional stability and
maturity
Ability to work with others
Analytical capacity
Self-reliance and
independence
Overall assessment
Very Good
Good
Satisfactory
Poor
Not known
Reference Form
3. Please describe the applicants strengths and weaknesses:
4. Please, comment on the applicants suitability especially for the programme he/she is applying for: