Graduating as a doctor
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
Doctoral diploma and graduation
Once you have completed the studies required for a doctoral degree and the faculty council has approved your doctoral thesis, you can graduate as a doctor. On this page you will find information on the graduation process as well as graduation ceremonies.
Copies and translations of the degree certificate
You can request an official copy of your degree certificate in its original language. On this page you will find instructions on how to order a copy of your degree certificate as well as information on the translation of degree certificates.
Doctors as alumni
Everyone who has got their degree from the University of Helsinki, and all of the university's exchange students and staff members are considered its alumni. You can register as alumni anytime during your doctoral studies.
Conferment ceremony
Conferment ceremonies are celebrations organised by faculties, where the new master’s and doctoral degree holders graduated after the previous conferment ceremony get to celebrate in prestigious surroundings. Read more about conferment ceremonies on this page.