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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.
Search for degree programme
When you search for a degree programme by name or by part of the name the options in the list of degree programmes below the search field is narrowed down. After this you have to choose the degree programme from the list.
Open University programmes
Bachelor's Programmes
Master's and Licentiate's Programmes
Doctoral Programmes
Specialist training programmes
Looking for a specific page in the instructions? More likely than not, you’re not the only one looking for it. On this page, we’ve gathered a list of the most popular pages in the Instructions for Students. The list is updated monthly.
Instructions
Orientation and Tutoring
As a new degree student, you will start your studies with an orientation period under the guidance of a student tutor. On this page you will find information about orientation and tutoring.
The academic year and teaching periods
This page provides information on the academic year, teaching periods, exchange duration and teachers' office hours.
Housing
On this page you will find useful hints and sources of information for house hunters.
Courses for exchange students
On this page you will find a guide for incoming exchange students for finding courses at the University of Helsinki.
Thesis and maturity test in master's and licentiate programmes
This page provides you information on thesis and maturity test in master's and licentiate programmes.
Finnish for International Students
On this page, you will find information on Finnish courses for international degree students, exchange students, and visiting students. The courses are offered by the Department of Finno-Ugrian and Scandinavian Studies.
Student Advice
The student service points provide student advice for all students at the University for example with questions relate to your studies, study rights, annual registration, and language and communication studies. The student advice chat bot Hubotti is available for your questions 24/7.
University user accounts
At the start of your studies, you get access to a University username that is used to log into email, Sisu, Moodle and other services. Remember to activate your user account in good time before your studies start.
Registration for the academic year by basic degree students
Registration for attendance (or non-attendance) for every academic year is obligatory for all degree students. On this page you will find more information about the annual registration for first- and second-cycle degree students.