Where can I get guidance and advice?
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
Guidance compass – Find the right support
Don't know where to seek advice? These instructions will point you in the right direction.
Student Advice
The student service points provide student advice for all students at the University for example with questions relate to your studies, study rights, annual registration, and language and communication studies. The student advice chat bot Hubotti is available for your questions 24/7.
Teachers' office hours
Check that you have chosen your degree programme.
International Exchange Services and Education Cooperation
If you are coming from abroad to the University of Helsinki as an exchange student or as a visiting student, we are here to help you! We also help degree students in matters concerning studies or traineeships abroad, as well as flexible study rights (JOO) for degree students.
Career Services
Are you wondering about entering worklife or thinking about the future? Can you identify your skills and strengths? What motivates you? Career Services organise workshops, peer groups and events on these themes and more. On this page you will find information on Career Services as well as contact details.
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).
Language Centre teacher tutors help with language and communication studies
Teacher tutors are Language Centre teachers who have weekly drop-in office hours during the academic terms.
Study planning and PSP guidance
A personal study plan (PSP) is part of every degree. In a PSP, you can yourself plan how you intend to progress in your studies. On this page you will find your degree programme's PSP instructions.
Individual arrangements support studies
This instruction features information about individual arrangements, intended to support your studies.