Optional studies

Optional Studies in Agriculture and Forestry

See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.

Optional studies in Biological and Environmental Sciences

See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.

Optional Studies in Humanities

A list of optional study modules in the Faculty of Arts offered to students from other degree programmes.

Optional studies in Law

See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.

Optional studies in Medicine

See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.

Optional Studies in Science

See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.

Optional studies in Social Sciences

See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.

Optional studies in Theology

See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.

Optional Studies in Humanities

A list of optional study modules in the Faculty of Arts offered to students from other degree programmes.

Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian studies

The Aleksanteri Institute organises multidisciplinary study programmes, special courses and training on different levels from undergraduate to PhD.

Flexible study right (JOO)

All Finnish universities are part of the Flexible Study Rights Agreement (JOO).

Helsinki Summer School

Helsinki Summer School (HSS) is perfect for you if you wish to earn 5–6 credits during August and attend an international intensive course.

Open University

The Open University offers courses and study modules that conform to the University of Helsinki degree programmes in almost all of the disciplines represented at the University. The studies are available to all, regardless of age or educational background.

Courses at the Library

Do you want to become more effective in finding books and articles for your seminar thesis? Are you familiar enough with various databases and their search functions? Are you planning on using the RefWorks application to save and organise your references?

Would you like to become a subject teacher?

The Subject Teacher Education Programme in is a one-year (60 ECTS) programme for students willing to qualify as subject teachers.

Language education at the Language Centre

Language skills are an asset on the job market. At the Language Centre, you can study in a flexible way to attain good, diverse language skills.

Finnish for International Students

The Finnish courses by the Languages and Literatures of Finland are for exchange, visiting and international degree students.

Flexible ways for language learning

The Language Centre provides flexibility in language studying by offering courses that can be completed fully or partly independently. In addition, valuable tips for autonomous and flexible language learning can be found on this page.

Language Centre courses suitable for non-Finnish speakers 2020-2021

Below we have listed the Language Centre courses suitable for non-Finnish speakers.

Language Centre Course Assistant Programme for international students

There are course assistants in most of the Language Centre courses.

Language Centre Programmes in Languages as optional studies

You can acquire diverse and profound language proficiency by completing a Language Centre Programme in Language.

ALICE - Academic Language and Intercultural Exchange

The idea of ALICE courses is to provide language learners the opportunity to learn about each other’s language and culture.

Studying after graduation

After graduating from a Bachelor’s programme, you can proceed to one of the assigned Master’s programmes.

Non-degree studies

Most faculties can grant the right to pursue non-degree studies to applicants who are not enrolled as degree students at the University of Helsinki.

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