Health care and well-being
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
Healthcare Services for Students
The Finnish Student Health Service can help you with your health and illness related questions. This page provides information on some of the healthcare services you can utilise during your studies.
Healthcare for exchange students
See where to call if you fall ill during your exchange.
Well-being events
The University and its partners organise many types of low-threshold events to support your well-being and studies.
UniSport sport services
UniSport offers affordable sport and wellbeing services. Read more about the services of UniSport on this page.
Mental well-being
Do you need support for study-related challenges, peer support or someone to talk with? Help is at hand if you need it. This page provides a list of available student well-being services as well as links to relevant events organised by the University.
Study psychologist services for students
Study psychologists offer individual counselling and study-related groups to degree students and doctoral researchers. On this page you will find information on the study psychologists' services as well as frequently asked questions.
Prayer and meditation room
The prayer and meditation room is intended to support the mental and spiritual well-being of all members of the university community. On this page you will find information on the prayer and meditation rooms of different campuses as well as guideline for using them.
University chaplains at your service
Do you need a break in the bustle of everyday life? Do you want to have a chat or share your sighs with someone? The university chaplains are at your service! On this page you will find the contact information of the University chaplains.
Equality, diversity and accessibility at the University
The University of Helsinki is committed to promoting equality and preventing discrimination in all its operations. Students at the University of Helsinki have the right to a safe and pleasant study environment. On this page you will find information on equality, diversity and accessibility at the University.
Culture Shock & Homesickness
Experiencing culture shock or homesickness while studying abroad? Whether you're dealing with culture shock, homesickness, or both, the stages, experiences, and how to respond to them are all relatively similar. This page provides information on and tips for dealing with culture shock and homesickness.
Help with substance abuse
Substance abuse can effect on your general well-being and ability to study. In this instruction page you can find parties that help and support you in case of substance abuse and addiction.
Health insurance
It is very important that you have good health insurance that is valid during the entire time your studies last. On this page you will find information on health insurance.
Child care service Little HYY
Combining studies with family life can be sometimes challenging, but help is available. The University of Helsinki’s Student Union has a child care service, Little HYY, which provides temporary child care service for HYY members.