Registration for the academic year by specialisation programmes

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.

The practices for registration for the academic year vary across different specialisation programmes. From the lists below, you can check whether the registration applies to you and get instructions for the registration for the academic year.

Registering for the Academic Year applies to the following trainings

  • Specialist training in veterinary medicine
  • Specialisteducation in neuropsychology
  • Specialist training in Clinical Mental Health Psychology A
  • Specialisation Programme in Logopedics
  • Specialisation studies in Community and Hospital Pharmacy for B.Sc.Pharm.
  • Specialisation studies in Community and Hospital Pharmacy for M.Sc.Pharm.
  • Specialisation studies in Community and Hospital Pharmacy for B.Sc.Pharm., joint training
  • Specialisation studies in Community and Hospital Pharmacy for M.Sc.Pharm., joint training
  • Specialisation Studies in Industrial Pharmacy for B.Sc.Pharm.
  • Specialisation Studies in Industrial Pharmacy for M.Sc.Pharm.
  • Learning and teaching in digital environments
  • Professional Specialization Studies in Social Work Specialization in Welfare Services
  • Specialisation Programme in Social Work (Children, Youth and Families)
  • Specialisation Programme in Climate Expertise

Registering for the Academic Year does not apply to the following trainings

  • Specialist's Degree Programmes in Medicin and Dentistry
  • Specialty Training in General Practice
  • Specific Training Programmes in Postgraduate Specialization in Medicine
  • Training Programme for Psychotherapists
  • Specialist Training in Hospital Genetics
  • Specialist Training in Hospital Chemistry
  • Specialist Training in Hospital Microbiology
  • Non-degree pedagogical studies for Special education teachers
  • Non-degree pedagogical studies for teachers
  • Non-degree pedagogical studies for Early Education Teachers

Instructions for Registering for the Academic Year

If you are studying in the above-mentioned specialisation programmes to which the registration applies, ensure you register for each academic year during the annual registration period.

When you receive the right to study through student selection for any of these programmes and accept the granted right to study, you will be automatically registered as present at the university for the first academic year or spring semester if the right to study begins on January 1. In the Sisu study information system, your study right status is active–present.

In the following academic years, you must register for the academic year yourself. Only as a present student can you complete studies organized by the university.

  • Registration is done in OILI during the registration period (April 1–August 31)

Making the annual registration is important to keep your user account valid. Remember that your study right status must be active–present when you graduate.

If you did not register during the registration period, contact Student Services by email at studentinfo@helsinki.fi. Include your name, student number or date of birth, and study programme in the message.

The student union membership fee and the re-registration fee for missed registration do not apply to students in specialization programs unless the student also has a valid right to complete a basic or doctoral degree at the university. Note! An exception is students completing a degree in specialised veterinary education, for whom the re-registration fee applies.

Read more:

University's general registration instructions for the academic year