Flexible study right (JOO)

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By selecting a degree programme you are able to see the general content as well as the possible degree programme-specific content. You do not have to select a degree programme to see the Open University's instructions.

The universities will withdraw from the national Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement starting from January 1, 2026.

For University of Helsinki students the last opportunity to apply for JOO studies was during the spring semester of 2025: the application period for undergraduate students at their home university was from March 1 to March 31, 2025, and for doctoral researchers, the application period was continuous until July 31, 2025. 

New study rights for JOO studies can not be applied after July 31, 2025. This deadline also applies to applications for extensions to complete unfinished study modules. All study rights granted before this date will remain valid until the end of the granted study period.
 

The recognition of JOO studies
Cross-institutional studies
Contact details

The recognition of JOO studies

Credits are transferred to the home university's registry in accordance with the instructions provided by the home university. The responsibility for the credit transfer lies with the student.

University of Helsinki students apply for the recognition of studies (credit transfer) in Sisu. The Transcript of Records from the hosting university is required as an attachment for recognition application. 

After completing your JOO-studies at the University of Helsinki, please follow these instructions to order a Transcript of Records.

Cross-institutional studies

Currently the University of Helsinki is investing in cross-institutional studies as a form of national student mobility.

Contact details

If you need more information on JOO studies that you have already been given a right to study, contact primarily International Exchange Services at joo@helsinki.fi.