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.
Open University programmes
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
Study psychologists offer individual counselling and study-related groups to degree students and doctoral researchers. On this page you will find information on the study psychologists' services as well as frequently asked questions.
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.
UniHow system and HowULearn questionnaire
Students use the UniHow system for answering the HowULearn questionnaire. The UniHow system supports students in taking an active role in their studies and gives personal supportive feedback to promote learning. Read more about UniHow and HowULearn on this page.
Moodle instructions
On this page, we've gathered Moodle instructions for students.
Students’ IT services
Activate your University IT account and start using your email as soon as your studies begin. Also remember to take the University of Helsinki IT Security Test once a year. On this page you will find information on the University's IT services and related support.
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.
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 Language Centre's teacher tutors.
Language Centre teacher tutors help with language and communication studies
Teacher tutors are Language Centre teachers who have weekly drop-in office hours during the academic terms.
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.
Groups to support ability to study and career planning
On this page you can find information about groups organized by career counsellors and study psychologists, and courses with study credits to support your studies.