Study support
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.
Bachelor's Programmes
Master's and Licentiate's Programmes
Doctoral Programmes
Specialist training programmes
Instructions
Support for studies
What should you do when your studies are stalling and it feels like you can’t move forward? These instructions contain hints from study psychologists that may help you solve your problem.
Study psychologist services for students
The study psychologists offer guidance and counselling to bachelor’s and master’s degree students.
Individual arrangements support studies
This instruction features information about individual arrangements, intended to support your studies.
Tips for information retrieval and management
Here you can find instructions for managing references in your thesis, retrieving information and using images in theses.
Vocabulary for new students
Whether you are a new or an old student, here you can find explanations for key terms related to academic studies and student life.
Information Sessions during the Academic Year
Here you can find detailed information on the themed briefings, clinics and workshops organised at the University throughout the academic year.
UniHow system and HowULearn questionnaire
This article gives you information about UniHow system and HowULearn questionnaire.
Guidance Corner
Guidance Corner is located on the third floor of Kaisa House.
Students’ IT services
Problems with information technology? Read the study material of the Student’s digital skills study course and say goodbye to problems.
Helsinki University Library
Helsinki University Library offers students various spaces and tools for studying in all four campuses.
Learning Facilities
Here you can find information about learning facilities, such as libraries and learning centres.
Digital Learning Environments
Learning takes place not just in a variety of physical spaces, but also in digital learning environments. The University of Helsinki utilises a selection of different digital services to make your studies easier.
Anxious about public speaking?
Almost everyone gets nervous about public speaking. It is completely natural and nothing you should be embarrassed about.
Language anxieties and diverse learning
Learning difficulties or anxieties may interfere with language studies. If your previous experiences worry you or raise questions in your mind, feel free to discuss them with us.
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's teacher tutors help with language studies
Teacher tutors are Language Centre teachers who have weekly drop-in office hours during the academic terms.
Mental wellbeing
Do you need support for study-related challenges, peer support or someone to talk with? Help is at hand if you need it – many different support services are here for you.
Study planning and supervision
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.