Dear student,

HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences has a broad curriculum, offering many study opportunities for students. This online student’s guide has been prepared to help you plan the content and timing of your studies. The entire educational offering is covered: the objectives, structures and contents of the different degree programmes, as well as the complete course offering. Also included are the degree regulations and practical information on the planning of studies. Detailed course description can be found at HAAGA-HELIA's website. More information about our university is also available on our website, as well as from teachers, study counsellors, student services, student tutors and other students.

Planning your studies with care will help you to progress systematically in your studies. Take care to plan your studies within the framework of your degree programme, while taking into account your personal interests and ensuring proper preparation for life after graduation. In this regard, we encourage you to take some time to reflect upon your strengths and the areas in which you want to be an expert. And when in doubt, do not hesitate to ask for assistance. This will only be to your benefit.

Wishing you joy and success in your studies,

Ritva Laakso-Manninen
President

About HAAGA-HELIA

• What is HAAGA-HELIA?
• Contact information
• Organization
• Academic year
• Pedagogical strategy 
• Fields of education
• Recognition and accreditation of acquired competencies (AHOT) instructions
• Application > Compensation of earlier studies
• Registration procedure
• Student Registration as Attending or Absent, and Participation in Instruction > Degree Regulations § 10 
• Timetables 
• Orientation
• Student counselling
• Career and recruitment services
• Central regulations which direct the operation of the university  
• Norms to be observed
• Degree Regulations
• Act on Studies in Universities of Applied Sciences (351/2003) (in Finnish) and Decree (352/2003) (in Finnish)
• The Finnish system of higher education
• ECTS System
• Diploma Supplement