Plan your studies

Structure and scope of the degree programme

These instructions explain the structures of the undergraduate degrees, or first- and second-cycle higher education degrees, at the University of Helsinki.

Sisu instructions for students

In March 2021, WebOodi will be replaced by the new academic administration system Sisu. Here you can find the user instructions for Sisu, as well as important information about the transition process from WebOodi to Sisu.

Personal Study Plan (PSP)

A personal study plan (PSP) is part of every degree. In a PSP, you can yourself plan how you intend to progress in your studies.

Course selection

You can search for teaching and studies available at the University of Helsinki through the Courses search or WebOodi.

Courses for Exchange Students at the City Centre campus

Here you can find a preliminary list of courses 2020-2021 offered at the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Social Sciences

Courses for Exchange Students at the Kumpula Campus

Here you can find courses offered by the Faculty of Science (Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Geography, Computer Science)

Courses for Exchange Students at the Meilahti Campus

This page links to the courses offered by the Faculty of Medicine (Medicine, Psychology and Translational Medicine)

Courses for Exchange Students at the Viikki Campus

Here you can find courses offered by the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Curriculum and Equivalence between curriculums

All teaching is arranged according to the new (2020-2023) curriculum. If you are studying according to the old (2017-2020) curriculum or you have older previous studies, please check the equivalence tables of your own degree programme here.

How do I register for my courses and exams?

In addition to registering as for the academic year, you will have to register separately for all courses which you intend to complete.

Registration for Language Centre courses

The registration for Language Centre course or examination is done online via WebOodi.

Language and communication studies included in a bachelor’s degree

All degrees include a certain amount of compulsory communication and language studies.

Transfer of credits for communication and language studies

Students must apply to the Language Centre for the transfer of credits for communication and language studies to their degree.

Language Centre Course Assistant Programme for international students

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

Recognition and validation of prior learning

You can apply to have credits and other prior learning transferred to your degree. Please return filled form to your faculty's Student Service point in person or by email.

Changing study tracks while pursuing a degree

You can change the study track within some of the Bachelor’s or Master’s programmes.

Right to complete a Master's degree

A Master’s degree is a postgraduate degree that can be completed in 60 Master’s degree programmes at the University of Helsinki.

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.

Expiry of Studies

The university has set timelines within which your completed studies are valid for degrees or study modules.

Course selection in Swedish

Courses available also in Swedish!

What is my language of secondary education?

In these instructions, the term ‘languages of secondary education’ refers to Finnish and Swedish. If you completed your secondary education in another language, the language of your secondary education is “other than Finnish or Swedish”.

Frequently asked questions

When do I need to apply for an extension to complete my studies?

Where can I obtain a certificate of student status?

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