Plan your studies
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
Scope and structure of the degree
On this page you will find information on the structure of undergraduate degrees, or first and second-cycle higher education degrees, at the University of Helsinki.
Study planning and PSP guidance
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. On this page you will find your degree programme's PSP instructions.
Where can I find courses?
This page provides information on where you should search for courses at different stages of your studies.
Courses for Exchange Students at the City Centre campus
On this page you will find a preliminary list of courses 2025-26 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, Urban Studies and Planning, Computer Science, Data 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, and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Curriculum and Equivalence between curricula
On this page you will find information on the curriculum and the equivalence tables of your degree programme.
Recognition of prior learning through credit transfer
Credit transfer is a procedure whereby you receive credits for previously completed studies or other learning. On this page you will find information on recognition of prior learning through credit transfer.
Subject Teacher Education Programme in English (STEP)
The Subject Teacher Education Programme (STEP) is a 60 ECTS program designed for students aiming to become qualified subject teachers in Finland. This page provides detailed information about the programme.
Course selection in Swedish
The university offers a large number of courses in Swedish across all campuses. On this page you will find information on the university's course selection in Swedish.