Practical instructions for doctoral students
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
Instructions
International researchers: arriving in Finland
Are you arriving in Finland from abroad? The Uni Arrival Advisor is a digital service provided by the University to guide students and researchers arriving in Finland on practical matters related to moving and settling in Helsinki.
Order a certificate of student status
With a certificate of student status you can prove that you are a student at the University of Helsinki. The certificate of student status contains information about your study rights at the University of Helsinki and the status of them.
Updating your personal information and contact details
When your personal or contact information changes, don’t forget to notify the University.
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.
Housing for doctoral researchers
Are you a doctoral researcher moving to Helsinki? On this page you will find useful tips for house hunters.
Lunch at Unicafe for doctoral researchers
You can have an affordable lunch at the UniCafe cafeterias on all campuses. All doctoral researchers who have registered as attending are entitled to the postgraduate lunch discount at Unicafe.
Glossary for new doctoral researchers
Whether you are a new or a seasoned doctoral researcher, this page will help you to effortlessly navigate through the most important terms you will encounter during your doctoral studies.
Academic year and teaching periods
When does the academic year begin? Does the University have summer or Christmas holidays? This page provides information about the schedules for the academic year and teaching periods.
The University’s strategy and decision-making
Get to know the organisational structure, the values that guide the operations, the strategy, management, decision-making and quality management at the University.