User instructions for Sisu
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
Advice and FAQ
Support for using Sisu
If you run into problems with Sisu, help is near. Check this page when you need advice for using Sisu.
Frequently asked questions about Sisu
On this page you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Sisu.
At the start of your studies
Sisu instructions: Study plan
On this page you will find technical instructions for Sisu’s study plan and calendar.
Sisu instructions: Registering for teaching and exams
Here you will find technical instructions on how to register for teaching and exams in Sisu.
Sisu instructions: Applying for credit transfer
Here you will find instructions for applying for a credit transfer in Sisu. You only need to submit an application for credit transfer if the credits have been completed at another institute of higher education or they have been attached to another degree completed in the UH.
During your studies
Sisu instructions: Updating a version of a course or a study module in the study plan
Here you will find instructions for how to update a specific section of your study plan to be in accordance with the new curriculum period.
Sisu instructions: Applications in the free edit mode
On this page you will find instructions on how to use the free edit mode in Sisu. In the free edit mode, you can deviate from the degree structure shown in Sisu.
Sisu instructions: Applying for module content approval
Request for approval in Sisu when the text ‘approval required’ is next to a module or a section in your study plan. On this page you will find instructions on how to request for approval for a study module in Sisu.
Sisu instructions: My profile, credits and applications
Here you will find information about Sisu’s My Profile page where you can view and edit your personal information.
Sisu instructions: Downloading a transcript of studies and a certificate of student status
Here you will find instructions for downloading an official transcript of studies and a certificate of a student status on My Profile page in Sisu.
Going on an exchange?
Sisu instructions: Study plan for non-degree studies and JOO studies
Here are the instructions on how to add your non-degree studies or JOO studies to the study plan in Sisu. After this, you can register.
Sisu instructions: Planning compulsory studies to be completed during a student exchange
If you intend to complete compulsory studies required for your degree during a student exchange, you should select the studies as usual in your study plan and then add them to the timeline according to these instructions.
Graduation and study time extension
Sisu instructions: Graduation request
Here you will find instructions for requesting graduation in Sisu after you have completed all studies included in your degree programme.
Sisu instruction: Choosing a Master’s programme
On this page you will find instructions for choosing a Master's programme in Sisu.
Sisu instructions: applying for an extension
On this page you will find instructions for applying for an extension in Sisu. Before submitting an application, please carefully read the instructions for the content of the application and processing times on the page If your study right expires.
Sisu instructions: a study module’s assessment request
On this page you will find instructions for compiling study modules in Sisu. Study modules are usually compiled only upon graduation, and it is not necessary to make assessment requests separately.