Well-being and communality for doctoral researchers
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
Lunch at Unicafe for doctoral researchers
You can have an affordable lunch at the UniCafe cafeterias on all campuses. All doctoral researchers who have registered as attending are entitled to the postgraduate lunch discount at Unicafe.
UniSport sport services
UniSport offers affordable sports and wellness services for the university community – whether you want to channel your energy at the gym, challenge your friends to badminton or calm your mind with restorative Hatha yoga.
Individual arrangements support studies
This page provides information on individual arrangements, intended to support your studies.
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.
Events for doctoral researchers
The doctoral school and the doctoral programmes organise various events for doctoral researchers. At the events, you get to know other doctoral researchers, network and get important and up-to-date information about the events and activities of the doctoral school and doctoral programmes.
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.
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.
Instructions for emergency situations
On this page you will find information and instructions on how to deal with various emergency situations.
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.
Doctoral researchers and student organisation activities
Doctoral researchers can also participate in student organisation activities and join the Student Union of the University of Helsinki. This page provides information on the Student Union as well as student organisation activities for doctoral researchers.
Student fares in public transport
As an attending degree student, you are entitled to discounted fares in public transport in the Helsinki metropolitan area as well as in long-distance transport. Read more about the student fares on this page.
PhD survey
On this page, you'll find more information on the PhD survey, which aims to better understand the PhD process and to identify the factors that facilitate and hinder it.