Plan your studies
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.
Bachelor's Programmes
Master's and Licentiate's Programmes
Doctoral Programmes
Specialist training programmes
Instructions
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 May 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.
Where can I find courses?
You can search for studies available at the University of Helsinki through the Courses search, Sisu or WebOodi.
Courses for Exchange Students at the City Centre campus
Here you can find a preliminary list of courses 2021-2022 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
Faculties tend to have a certain deadline in the spring for extension applications, but such deadlines are not unconditional. The date tells you that the applications submitted by the deadline will be processed before the end of the academic year. Extensions can be applied for at any time. Applications will usually be processed in a few weeks.
If you are planning to take a break from studying, you should only apply for an extension once you intend to continue studies. Extensions can also be granted after the expiry of the right to study.
If you are planning to take a break from studying, you should only apply for an extension once you intend to continue studies. Extensions can also be granted after the expiry of the right to study.
From any Student Services service point or by sending an email to their customer service addresses (e.g., viikki-student(at)helsinki.fi). Please include your student number and contact details (email or postal address). No fee will be charged for the certificate of student status or its postage.