Optional studies Select degree programme Select degree programme Search for degree programme Name of degree programme Bachelor's Programmes Bachelor's Programme for Teachers of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Bachelor's Programme in Agricultural Sciences Bachelor's Programme in Art Studies Bachelor's Programme in Biology Bachelor's Programme in Chemistry Bachelor's Programme in Computer Science Bachelor's Programme in Cultural Studies Bachelor's Programme in Economics Bachelor's Programme in Education: Class Teacher (KLU, in Swedish) Bachelor's Programme in Education: Class Teacher, Education (LO-KT) Bachelor's Programme in Education: Class Teacher, Educational Psychology (LO-KP) Bachelor's Programme in Education: Craft, design and technology Teacher (KÄ) Bachelor's Programme in Education: Early Education Teacher (SBP) Bachelor's Programme in Education: Early Education Teacher (VO) Bachelor's Programme in Education: General and Adult Education (PED, in Swedish) Bachelor's Programme in Education: General and Adult Education (YL and AKT) Bachelor's Programme in Education: Home Economics Teacher (KO) Bachelor's Programme in Education: Special Education (EP) Bachelor's Programme in Environmental and Food Economics Bachelor's Programme in Environmental Sciences Bachelor's Programme in Food Sciences Bachelor's Programme in Forest Sciences Bachelor's Programme in Geography Bachelor's Programme in Geosciences Bachelor's Programme in History Bachelor's Programme in Languages Bachelor's Programme in Law Bachelor's Programme in Logopedics Bachelor's Programme in Mathematical Sciences Bachelor's Programme in Molecular Biosciences Bachelor's Programme in Pharmacy Bachelor's Programme in Philosophy Bachelor's Programme in Physical Sciences Bachelor's Programme in Politics, Media and Communication Bachelor's Programme in Psychology Bachelor's Programme in Social Research Bachelor's Programme in Social Sciences Bachelor's Programme in Society and Change Bachelor's Programme in the Languages and Literatures of Finland Bachelor's Programme in Theology and Religious Studies Bachelor's Programme in Veterinary Medicine Master's and Licentiate's Programmes Degree Programme in Dentistry Degree Programme in Medicine Degree Programme in Veterinary Medicine Master's Programme for Teachers of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Master's Programme in Agricultural Sciences Master's Programme in Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics Master's Programme in Area and Cultural Studies Master's Programme in Art Studies Master's Programme in Atmospheric Sciences Master's Programme in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences Master's Programme in Computer Science Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies Master's Programme in Cultural Heritage Master's Programme in Culture and Communication (in Swedish) Master's Programme in Data Science Master's Programme in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Master's Programme in Economics Master's Programme in Education: Class Teacher (KLU, in Swedish) Master's Programme in Education: Class Teacher, Education (LO-KT) Master's Programme in Education: Class Teacher, Educational Psychology (LO-KP) Master's Programme in Education: Craft, design and technology Teacher (KÄ) Master's Programme in Education: Early Education (VAKA) Master's Programme in Education: General and Adult Education (PED, in Swedish) Master's Programme in Education: General and Adult Education (YL and AKT) Master's Programme in Education: Home Economics Teacher (KO) Master's Programme in Education: Special Education (EP) Master's Programme in English Studies Master's Programme in Environmental Change and Global Sustainability Master's Programme in European and Nordic Studies Master's Programme in Finnish and Finno-Ugrian Languages and Cultures Master's Programme in Food Economy and Consumption Master's Programme in Food Sciences Master's Programme in Forest Sciences Master's Programme in Gender Studies Master's Programme in Genetics and Molecular Biosciences Master's Programme in Geography Master's Programme in Geology and Geophysics Master's Programme in Global Politics and Communication Master's Programme in History Master's Programme in Human Nutrition and Food Behaviour Master's Programme in Intercultural Encounters Master's Programme in International Business Law Master's Programme in Languages Master's Programme in Law Master's Programme in Life Science Informatics Master's Programme in Linguistic Diversity in the Digital Age Master's Programme in Literary Studies Master's Programme in Logopedics Master's Programme in Materials Research Master's Programme in Mathematics and Statistics Master's Programme in Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology Master's Programme in Neuroscience Master's Programme in Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences Master's Programme in Pharmacy Master's Programme in Philosophy Master's Programme in Plant Biology Master's Programme in Politics, Media and Communication Master's Programme in Psychology Master's Programme in Russian Studies Master's Programme in Scandinavian Languages and Literature Master's Programme in Social and Health Research and Management Master's Programme in Social Research Master's Programme in Social Sciences (in Swedish) Master's Programme in Society and Change Master's Programme in Theology and Religious Studies Master's Programme in Theoretical and Computational Methods Master's Programme in Translation and Interpreting Master's Programme in Translational Medicine Master's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning Doctoral Programmes Doctoral Programme Brain and Mind Doctoral Programme in Atmospheric Sciences (ATM-DP) Doctoral Programme in Biomedicine (DPBM) Doctoral Programme in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences (CHEMS) Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research (KLTO) Doctoral Programme in Clinical Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Doctoral Programme in Computer Science (DoCS) Doctoral Programme in Drug Research (DPDR) Doctoral Programme in Economics Doctoral Programme in Food Chain and Health Doctoral Programme in Gender, Culture and Society (SKY) Doctoral Programme in Geosciences (GeoDoc) Doctoral Programme in History and Cultural Heritage Doctoral Programme in Integrative Life Science (ILS) Doctoral Programme in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences (DENVI) Doctoral Programme in Language Studies (HELSLANG) Doctoral Programme in Law Doctoral Programme in Materials Research and Nanosciences (MATRENA) Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Statistics (Domast) Doctoral Programme in Microbiology and Biotechnology Doctoral Programme in Oral Sciences (FINDOS) Doctoral Programme in Particle Physics and Universe Sciences (PAPU) Doctoral Programme in Philosophy, Arts and Society Doctoral Programme in Plant Sciences (DPPS) Doctoral Programme in Political, Societal and Regional Changes (PYAM) Doctoral Programme in Population Health (DOCPOP) Doctoral Programme in Psychology, Learning and Communication Doctoral Programme in School, Education, Society and Culture Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences Doctoral Programme in Sustainable Use of Renewable Natural Resources (AGFOREE) Doctoral Programme in Theology and Religious Studies Doctoral Programme in Wildlife Biology (LUOVA) Reset Optional Studies in Agriculture and Forestry See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question. Optional studies in Biological and Environmental Sciences See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question. Optional Studies in Humanities A list of optional study modules in the Faculty of Arts offered to students from other degree programmes. Optional studies in Law See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question. Optional studies in Medicine See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question. Optional Studies in Science See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question. Optional studies in Social Sciences See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question. Optional studies in Theology See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question. Flexible study right (JOO) All Finnish universities are part of the Flexible Study Rights Agreement (JOO). Helsinki Summer School Helsinki Summer School (HSS) is perfect for you if you wish to earn 5–6 credits during August and attend an international intensive course. Open University The Open University offers courses in Finnish from nearly all of the faculties at the University of Helsinki. You can study and complete university courses from many different fields. Would you like to become a subject teacher? The Subject Teacher Education Programme in is a one-year (60 ECTS) programme for students willing to qualify as subject teachers. Language education at the Language Centre Language skills are an asset on the job market. At the Language Centre, you can study in a flexible way to attain good, diverse language skills. Finnish for International Students The Finnish courses by the Languages and Literatures of Finland are for exchange, visiting and international degree students. Flexible ways for language learning The Language Centre provides flexibility in language studying by offering courses that can be completed fully or partly independently. In addition, valuable tips for autonomous and flexible language learning can be found on this page. Optional Studies in Humanities A list of optional study modules in the Faculty of Arts offered to students from other degree programmes. Language Centre courses suitable for non-Finnish speakers 2018–2019 Below we have listed the Language Centre courses suitable for non-Finnish speakers. Language Centre Course Assistant Programme for international students There are course assistants in most of Language Centre courses. ALICE - Academic Language and Intercultural Exchange The idea of ALICE courses is to provide language learners the opportunity to learn about each other’s language and culture. Studying after graduation After graduating from a Bachelor’s programme, you can proceed to one of the assigned Master’s programmes. Non-degree studies Most faculties can grant the right to pursue non-degree studies to applicants who are not enrolled as degree students at the University of Helsinki.
Optional Studies in Agriculture and Forestry See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.
Optional studies in Biological and Environmental Sciences See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.
Optional Studies in Humanities A list of optional study modules in the Faculty of Arts offered to students from other degree programmes.
Optional studies in Law See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.
Optional studies in Medicine See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.
Optional Studies in Science See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.
Optional studies in Social Sciences See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.
Optional studies in Theology See the optional study modules, which can be taken by students other than those of the programme in question.
Flexible study right (JOO) All Finnish universities are part of the Flexible Study Rights Agreement (JOO).
Helsinki Summer School Helsinki Summer School (HSS) is perfect for you if you wish to earn 5–6 credits during August and attend an international intensive course.
Open University The Open University offers courses in Finnish from nearly all of the faculties at the University of Helsinki. You can study and complete university courses from many different fields.
Would you like to become a subject teacher? The Subject Teacher Education Programme in is a one-year (60 ECTS) programme for students willing to qualify as subject teachers.
Language education at the Language Centre Language skills are an asset on the job market. At the Language Centre, you can study in a flexible way to attain good, diverse language skills.
Finnish for International Students The Finnish courses by the Languages and Literatures of Finland are for exchange, visiting and international degree students.
Flexible ways for language learning The Language Centre provides flexibility in language studying by offering courses that can be completed fully or partly independently. In addition, valuable tips for autonomous and flexible language learning can be found on this page.
Optional Studies in Humanities A list of optional study modules in the Faculty of Arts offered to students from other degree programmes.
Language Centre courses suitable for non-Finnish speakers 2018–2019 Below we have listed the Language Centre courses suitable for non-Finnish speakers.
Language Centre Course Assistant Programme for international students There are course assistants in most of Language Centre courses.
ALICE - Academic Language and Intercultural Exchange The idea of ALICE courses is to provide language learners the opportunity to learn about each other’s language and culture.
Studying after graduation After graduating from a Bachelor’s programme, you can proceed to one of the assigned Master’s programmes.
Non-degree studies Most faculties can grant the right to pursue non-degree studies to applicants who are not enrolled as degree students at the University of Helsinki.