Student benefits and financing 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
Financing your studies
On this page you can find information on how to finance your studies as well as studying on unemployment benefit and the conditions of social assistance.
Working while studying
International exchange and degree students are allowed to work during their stay in Finland – with certain restrictions. This page provides information on working while studying for international exchange or degree students.
Scholarships and grants
Looking for funding to your studies? On this page you will find information about current grants and scholarships offered by the UH Funds and other funds.
Funding for the student exchange
Students who participate in a student exchange can receive a mobility grant as well as student financial aid for their stay abroad. On this page you will find information on funding options for student exchange.
Student lunch
You can have an affordable, student-priced lunch on all campuses and in Finland. This page provides information on places that offer student lunch.
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.
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.
Other student benefits
In addition to the general student benefits, your student card also grants you benefits and discounts for several stores, services and events. This page provides information on other student benefits.
University's webshop
From the University of Helsinki's webshop you can purchase merchandise with the university's logo.