Helsinki University rises student places through open university route

The University of Helsinki is increasing the number of student places offered through the open university route in its bachelors programmes, said the University in a press release on Wednesday. In the coming years, 10% of places in these programmes will be allocated to applicants who have previously completed open university studies. In many disciplines, this is already the case. “Experience has shown that students admitted through the open university route are motivated and committed to their studies. They already have a realistic understanding of university studies, and many have completed parts of their degrees before becoming degree students,” said Jenni Krapu, Head of Services of the University of Helsinki. The open university route currently serves as a channel to almost 30 bachelors programmes at the University of Helsinki on the basis of completed open university studies. One of the latest additions is the Bachelors Programme in Pharmacy. The most popular options available through the open university route include the Bachelors Programme in Law; the Bachelors Programme in Politics, Media and Communication; the Bachelors Programme in Society and Change; and the Bachelors Programme in Social Research. Open university education is organised both online and on campus. Openly available courses can also be completed during the summer teaching period. Admissions criteria vary by degree programme. The required scope of completed studies is usually 25 to 60 credits, and consideration is usually also given to academic performance. The spring 2027 criteria for the open university route will be published in Studyinfo by the end of October 2026, the press release added.
2026-06-24 17:53:02