Study rights, master's options and duration of studies
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
Right to study
To study at the university, you must have a right to study. This page provides information on both the right to compete a degree and the right to complete studies which do not lead to a degree.
Duration of the degree
The University has set a target schedule during which you should complete your degree. On this page, you will find information on the target schedules for completing your degree and on non-attendance that does not consume your study right.
How to apply for an extension to study right
Your faculty may grant an extension to students upon their application to complete their studies. On this page you will find instructions on how to apply for an extension to complete your studies.
Changing study tracks while pursuing a degree
You can change the study track within some of the Bachelor’s or Master’s programmes. On this page you will find information on changing your study track during your degree.
Right to complete a Bachelor's degree
A Bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate degree that can be completed in 34 degree programmes at the University of Helsinki. On this page you will find information on the right to complete a Bachelor's degree as well as the Bachelor's degree study tracks.
Master's programme options
After graduating from a UH Bachelor's programme, you can continue directly to a Master's programme for which you have an option. On this page you will find information on the options available and how to select them, as well on other Master's programmes with a separate registration.
Forfeiture of study right
Here you can find the instructions on how to forfeit a study right at the University of Helsinki.