For students

What should you take into account after starting your studies? Or are you perhaps looking for information about studies, international opportunities or guidance and support services? Explore the information we’ve compiled below for degree students, doctoral researchers and open university students.

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Welcome, new student!

Wondering what steps to take as a new degree student? Discover our information package designed to help you get started!

For new students

Degree student

Starting your studies

For new students

Start your studies

Orientation for degree students

Academic year and duration of studies

Registration and teaching periods

Registering as a student

Study planning

Degree structures

Compulsory studies

Minor subject studies

Cross-institutional studies

Influencing the university community

Recognition of prior learning

Go international at ULapland

Traineeship abroad

Completing studies

Completing studies

Guidance and support

Guidance and support

A safe learning environment

Inappropriate conduct, harassment and bullying – help for students

Well-being and health

Individual study arrangements

Graduation

Apply for a degree

Degree certificates

After graduation

Working life and career

Working life and career

Working life in Finland for students

Who to contact

Doctoral researcher

Starting doctoral studies

For new doctoral researchers

Doctoral education

Open University student

Starting your studies and studying

Open University studies

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