Registering for the academic year, tuition fees and student status certificates
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
Registration & tuition fees
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.
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.
Tuition fees
If you are liable to pay for tuition, this page is for you.
Student healthcare fee
This page contains instructions related to the student healthcare fee. Attending degree students pay the healthcare fee once per semester.
Year tag and calendar
When you are enrolled as attending student, you can pick up the year tag for your student card beginning on August 1. Year tags can be picked up from the service points listed below. At the beginning of the new academic year, please primarily use one of the temporary pick-up points listed below.
Student status certificates
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.
Personal information
Updating your personal information and contact details
When your personal or contact information changes, don’t forget to notify the University.