Apply for extension of study time

Students in the School of Vocational Teacher Education, please follow this link for instructions: School of Vocational Teacher Education: Extension of Study Time >>

You can apply for an extension of study time during the last attending semester of your maximum study time. The maximum duration of studies is the normative duration of the studies + one year.

The normative duration of the studies for a bachelor’s degree is 3 ½ years, however for the degree of Bachelor of Culture and Arts it is 4 years. The normative duration of the studies for a master’s degree is 2 years. (Haaga-Helia degree regulations 14a §.)

The maximum duration of studies for Master's programmes is three or four years depending on the start year of the studies. The maximum duration for studies started before autumn 2019 is four years and three years for studies that started in autumn 2019 or later.

If the student does not complete the studies within the maximum duration of the studies (normative duration of the studies + one year), the degree director may grant an extension for the student to complete the studies. The student must apply for the extension of study time with an application which is subject to a processing fee in accordance with the Decree. An extension can be granted for a justified reason and, as a rule, only for the period of one semester. After this, an extension can only be granted for a particularly weighty reason and provided that the student’s studies have progressed according to the study plan during the previous extension. (Haaga-Helia degree regulations 14a §.)

Each student follows the curriculum which was in force at the time of his or her first registration as an attending student. The curriculum is in force at the minimum for the normative duration of the studies (3½ - 4 years / bachelor’s degree and 2 years / master’s degree). After this the student can be transferred to follow the most recent curriculum. After that, a new personal study plan (PSP) following the most recent curriculum is drafted for the remaining studies. (Haaga-Helia degree regulations 14a §.)

The application can be approved on the following grounds

There is a justified reason for the delay in studies.
The extension time has to be applied during the current study time.
The degree director defines the extension of study time. The length of the extension is determined by the remaining studies and a detailed, scheduled and feasible study plan.
Study extension can be granted, as a rule, for the period of one semester. After this, they can apply and be granted further extension only if they during the extension have made progress in their studies according to their study plan. Extension of study time is not automatic.
Student cannot enrol as absent during the study time extension.

APPLICATION PERIODS AND HANDLING FEE

APPLICATION PERIODS

In the spring semester, the application for extension of study time opens on the first weekday of March and the form must be submitted on 17 May at the latest.
In the autumn semester, the application for extension of study time opens on the first weekday of October and the form must be submitted on 3 November at the latest.

Study extension can be granted, as a rule, for the period of one semester. After this, it is possible to get further extension only if you during the extension have made progress in your studies according to your study plan. Extension of study time is not automatic.

Check your maximum duration of studies from Peppi, so that you do not apply for extension in vain. You can apply for an extension of study time during the last attending semester of your maximum study time. The maximum duration of studies is the normative duration of the studies + one year.

The applications are processed in four weeks (taking public holidays into account). The four week handling time starts when Study Services have received the application. The decision is made by the Degree Director.

HANDLING FEE

A student whose study right is about to expire can apply for an extension of study time from the degree director. The student must apply for the extension of study time with an application subject to a handling fee of 50 euros. According to the legislation (1440/2014) a 50 euro handling fee is applicable. Your application will not be processed if you haven't paid the handling fee. The handling fee for the extension application is non-refundable.

How to apply and link to the application form

Discuss with your Guidance Counsellor before filling in the application if you are not sure what you still need to do. Note! Go through the grounds on which the application can be approved. Ask your Guidance Counsellor for help if necessary. The decision is made by the Degree Director.
The application form logs off automatically after a set period of inactivity so it's important that you have everything ready when you log in to the application form.
You will be asked the reason for the delay in studies. If you have a document to prove the delay, please download it and have it ready before you go to the form. If the delay is due from for example illness, please attach a medical certificate to the application.
Make sure you have a clear plan on how to finish your studies before logging in to the application form. If you haven't informed a clear plan on how and when to finish your studies on the application, it is as a rule a reason to reject the application.
On the application, you will be asked to describe the "Study plan to finish the studies" by filling in e.g. the missing course code, name and credits, when you plan on finishing your studies and the name of the teacher of the course. If you need to check the course offering, please find the timetables from the timetable tool (Lukkarikone) >>. In case you need to check the curriculum or course list of your degree programme/degree, you can find it at Study Guide >>.
The link below will first redirect you to Peppi, where you can check your student number (e.g. 2345678) and your remaining study time, so that you don't apply for an extension in vain.
Then click the link in Peppi to go forward to the application for an extension of study time.
Before you fill in the application, please authenticate using your online banking codes. After the Suomi.fi e-identification, you can continue to the application.
Fill in the application and attach any attachments if necessary.
The handling fee will be paid right after you have filled in the application. The system logs off automatically after a set period of inactivity so please pay the handling fee using your online banking codes, right after you have filled in the application. Note! After the payment, please wait 3 seconds and return to the E-form. It happens automatically within 3 seconds, so don't close the browser or click the 'Back' button during that time. If you don't return to the E-form, the payment is incomplete.
When the form is filled in completely and the payment is done successfully, you will get an automatic e-mail regarding your application.
After submitting the application, there is a possibility to give anonymous feedback on the E-form.

APPLICATION FORM:

To the Application for Extension of Study Time from Peppi >>

The application period starts on Fri 1 March 2024 at 8 am.

If it is not possible for you to identify through Suomi.fi e-identification with Finnish online banking codes, you can use the application form without Suomi.fi identification. You will get more information about the identification by email, after filling in the application.

Before filling in the application form, please pay the handling fee of 50 euros. Note! Your application will not be dealt with if you haven't paid the handling fee or you haven't done the identification. The identification must be done within 30 days after filling in the form, but no later than 21 May.

Payment information:

Recipient: Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
IBAN: FI6750000120477483 (BIC OKOYFIHH)
Amount: €50,00
Message: 9111026 (Please don't use the reference number field)
NB the charge is non-refundable

Attach the receipt of the payment to the application.

The receipt of payment must include the number 9111026, the name of the student, and the bank archiving code which proves that the payment has been executed.

To the Application for Extension of Study Time without Suomi.fi identification (you must log in to Peppi) >>

An applicant may apply to the Collegiate body of the UAS in writing for rectification of a decision concerning admission within 14 days of receiving the notification of the decision. (Universities of Applied Sciences Act 932/2014)

Study Guide

Timetables

Enrolment Instructions for Open UAS studies

For further information or if you have problems with the form, please contact Study Services.

Contact information

Study Services Haaga

+358400230401

studyservices@haaga-helia.fi

Study Services Malmi

+358400230402

studyservices@haaga-helia.fi

Study Services Pasila

+358400230403

studyservices@haaga-helia.fi

Study Services Porvoo

+358400230405

studyservices@haaga-helia.fi

Study Services Vierumäki

+358400230407

studyservices@haaga-helia.fi

Apply for extension of study time

Lead paragraph

Duration of studies and degree regulations

The application can be approved on the following grounds

APPLICATION PERIODS AND HANDLING FEE

How to apply and link to the application form

Apply without Finnish online banking codes