Thessa
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
Thesis committees
The thesis committee (follow-up group) assigned for all doctoral researchers is responsible for monitoring the progress of the doctoral dissertation work as well as the quality of the degree and supervision. This page provides information on the thesis committee as well as the doctoral programmes' specific instructions.
Supervision plan
The supervision plan is an agreement between the doctoral researcher and the supervisors, which is signed at the beginning of the doctoral studies. It sets out the common rules of the supervision relationship and the rights and obligations of each party.
Thessa in a nutshell
The University of Helsinki uses the electronic Thessa tool for the planning, supervision and monitoring of doctoral thesis projects. On this page you will find information on Thessa in a nutshell.
Annual report
Once a year, Thessa will ask you to submit a progress report on your doctoral studies. The annual report should be submitted well in advance of the annual meeting of the Thesis Committee, so that your supervisor and the members of the Committee have time to read it before the meeting.