Traineeships
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
Frequently asked questions about traineeships
On this page you can find frequently asked questions related to traineeships and read the brief general instructions on the traineeship process.
Degree programme-specific traineeship instructions
On this page you will find the traineeship instructions of your degree programme.
Find a traineeship
A traineeship is often the first step towards employment that corresponds to your degree.
Traineeship subsidy and funding
On this page you will find information about traineeship subsidy, salaries and various funding options for traineeships.
Conclude the necessary traineeship agreements
Once you have found a suitable traineeship, remember to conclude the necessary written agreements on it.
Prepare for your traineeship
The keys to a successful traineeship include good advance preparation, making full use of the employment period and a thorough analysis afterwards. On this page you will find instructions on how to proceed at different stages of your traineeship.
Apply for a traineeship abroad
Almost all degrees can include a traineeship completed in Finland or abroad. This page provides information on how to find an international traineeship as well as Erasmus traineeships and funding.
After your traineeship
Read here what you should do after your traineeship has ended.
Funded traineeship courses
Traineeship funding from the University can be applied for a traineeship belonging to a degree. This page provides you with a list of traineeship courses for which the University’s traineeship funding is available.
Guidance on traineeships
Here you can find our contact information if you have questions regarding traineeships.
You might also find the answer to your question in our FAQ (see the bottom of the page).
HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarships
This programme is open to all undergraduate students studying life sciences at the University of Helsinki.
Frequently asked questions
You can find answers to frequently asked questions about traineeships via the link provided below.