General information about switching between bachelor's programmes
A student at the University of Helsinki pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree can transfer to the Bachelor's Programme in Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, or the Bachelor's Programme for Teachers of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
The Bachelor's Programme in Science (BSc) is not eligible for transfer. Transfers to or from the Bachelor's Programme in Science are always applied for through the main application process.
A student switching Bachelor's programmes will not be granted a new study right. Instead, the original registered study right will be updated to the new programme. The start date of the study right remains unchanged. The change of the Bachelor's programme will take effect from the beginning of the semester following the application period (1 January or 1 August).
The study right in the new Bachelor's programme applies to the current curriculum period. You can check the curriculum periods of your target Bachelor's programme using the degree structure engine. Select the degree programme and the academic year in question from the drop-down menu.
Requirements for switching between bachelor's programmes
Students switching between bachelor's programmes are required to have completed at least two separate basic study modules worth 25 credits each: one in the original bachelor's programme and one in the bachelor's programme being applied to. The studies do not need to be compiled into a complete module. When evaluating applications, the University of Helsinki rules on the expiration of studies are taken into account. The studies used as the basis for the application must be applicable to the target programme's degree for three academic years. The credits required for the application must be in the student register by the application deadline. It is not possible for a student to change their Bachelor's programme after the thesis included in the degree has been accepted and evaluated.
Students switching to the Bachelor's Programme in Geography are also required a grade average of 3,5/5 or more in basic studies in geography. In the Bachelor's Programme in Geography, a maximum of three students are admitted in the spring application period and a maximum of three in the fall application period. The admission is based on the grade average in the basic studies in geography. In case of a tie, the admission will be based on the grade of the course MAA-102.
Students switching to the Bachelor's Programme for Teachers of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are also required to have passed the subject teacher's selection exam. More detailed information about the subject teacher selection exam can be found in the selection criteria for the joint application on the Studyinfo service. The subject teacher selection exam is only organised in the spring, meaning that a transfer to the Bachelor's Programme for Teachers of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry can only take effect from the autumn semester onwards. A maximum of 10 transferring students are admitted per year.
Application period and form
The application period for switching bachelor's programmes is arranged two times a year. The application forms are available in Finnish and Swedish. The application period for spring 2026 was 15.2.-15.5.2026. The application period for fall 2026 is 15.8.-15.11.2026.
Application form (in Finnish)
Application form (in Swedish)
The application period begins on 15.8.2026 0.00 and ends on 15.11.2026 23.59.
If you have any questions about the requirements for switching Bachelor's programmes or application, please contact kumpula-student@helsinki.fi.