Completion of courses and assessment
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
How are studies completed?
At the University of Helsinki, students plan their studies independently. There are many ways to complete studies and the most common modes of completion are described here.
How do I register for my courses and exams?
Besides registering for the academic year, you must submit a separate registration for all the courses and examinations that you wish to complete. On this page you will find information on how to register for courses and exams.
General Examinations
On this page you fill find instructions on General Examinations, i.e. examinations on the spot in the exam hall.
Taking exams in Examinarium electronic exam rooms
On this page you will find instructions for taking exams in Examinarium electronic exam rooms.
Digital examinations in Moodle
Moodle exams are taken under supervision in the exam hall on your own device or as remote exams at a location of your choice. On this page you will find instructions for digital examinations in Moodle.
Registration for Language Centre courses
These instructions explain how you can register for Language Centre courses and how are students selected for courses.
Order a Transcript of Studies
You need an electronically verified or printed transcript of studies if you are asked to provide official proof of the studies you have completed at the University of Helsinki. See on this page how to order a transcript of studies.
Raising grades and resitting examinations
You can retake an approved examination or course no more than two times. On this page you will find information on raising grades and resitting courses or examinations.
Study modules and their compilation
The compilation of a study module means that the individual courses you have completed are incorporated into a larger module, such as basic, intermediate or advanced studies. This page provides information on compiling study modules in Sisu as well as on modules requiring separate approval.
Expiry of Studies
The university has set timelines within which your completed studies are valid for degrees or study modules. This page provides information on what happens and what you can do if your studies expire.
Languages of study and degrees
The language of learning may be different than the language of instruction or your own native language.
Assessment and grading
Here you can find information about grading scales and assessment principles at the University.
Completing a credit
You can apply for a custom course credit in a situation where you have to complete a course or a study module to correspond to the learning outcomes in your degree programme’s curriculum.
You can apply for a custom course credit in the following cases: