University of Helsinki grants the right to complete non-degree studies to persons who have arrived in Finland and whose degree studies have been suspended at the Ukrainian higher education institution due to war. The right of completion may be granted to courses or study modules. This does not give the right to complete a degree at the University of Helsinki.
Please note that it is not possible to study all our fields in English. Some degree programmes offer courses in English mainly on Master’s level.
Browse our Courses page to find available courses
To find suitable courses, choose the degree programme you are interested in. Generally, the courses marked “open for exchange students” are available in English.
Please use this form to apply for non-degree studies.
You must specify in the application form, which courses or modules you are applying for. The application must also indicate
Applications will be processed until the end of 2024 without application deadlines.
Rights of completion will be granted until 31.7.2025 and no fees will be charged for non-degree studies.
The open university courses are free of charge for people who have fled Ukraine because of the war and are receiving temporary protection. The enrolment is free of charge until 4.3.2025. More information:
The right to complete a degree can be applied for in a university's normal admissions for a bachelor’s or master's degree. Suitable open university studies or studies completed as non-degree studies may be accepted as part of the degree.
Please find more information about admissions to our degree programmes on our admissions pages.
The University of Helsinki doesn’t have a transfer application procedure from a university abroad. This means that it is not possible to transfer a right to complete a degree to the University of Helsinki from a university abroad.
If transferring would become possible later, we will inform you on this website.