Theses
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
Bachelor’s theses and maturity tests
In your Bachelor´s thesis, you will examine a research question or questions of interest to you.
Thesis and maturity test in Master's and Licentiate's Programmes
In your thesis, you will examine a research question or questions of interest to you.
Master's thesis commissions
Commissioned Master’s theses are completed in cooperation with employer organisations.
Information Seeking and Management for Thesis Writers
Are you in need of references for your thesis? Do you wish to hone your information acquisition skills flexibly online? You can study information seeking whenever and wherever it fits into your schedule by taking this online course offered by Helsinki University Library.
Accessibility – What all students should know
The accessibility of digital environments corresponds to physical accessibility. All students should take accessibility into consideration, particularly when drawing up public documents, such as theses.
Plagiarism detection and using Ouriginal
The University of Helsinki uses the Ouriginal plagiarism detection system.
E-thesis
E-thesis is a digital system for the submission, assessment and archiving of theses and dissertations. It also feeds theses into the University of Helsinki’s open publication repository (Helda).
The Undergraduate Awards
The Irish Undergraduate Awards (UA) is an academic awards programme open to undergraduate, i.e. Bachelor level, students.
Get your master's thesis written! grant
The aim of the grant is to promote the finalizing of the master’s thesis by providing for an intensive thesis writing period at one of the field stations of the University.