Study time and graduation within the statutory study time

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The statutory study time for completing a Bachelor’s degree (210 credits) is 3,5 years, or 7 semesters, however for the degree of Bachelor of Culture and Arts (240 credits) it is 4 years, or 8 semesters. The statutory study time for a Master’s degree is 2 years.

According to the Universities of Applied Sciences Act 30 § (932/2014) full-time students have the right to complete the studies leading to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a university of applied sciences in a time period of at most one year exceeding the normative duration of the studies.

It is important that you make sure that you have completed all the studies required for the degree in your study plan, and that you are able to complete all your studies within the statutory study time. If you have any questions concerning your studies or you need guidance, please contact your Guidance Counsellor.

STUDENT CHECKLIST

  1. At the beginning of the semester, please check and make changes to your PSP, if necessary. If you need guidance, please contact your Guidance Counsellor.
  2. If you have made changes to your PSP, send it for approval by 29 October 2025.
  3. Spring semester timetables will be published in Lukkarikone (Timetable tool) on 20 November 2025. Make your own study schedule after that. You will get more information from Corporate Planning Services.
  4. Enrol for spring semester courses between 26 November and 3 December 2025. The post enrolment begins on 15 December 2025. You will get more information about enrolment from Corporate Planning Services. More information about timetables and course enrolment
  5. Enrol for attendance/non-attendance for the next academic year in Peppi between 31 March and 12 June 2026. You will get an email reminder from Study Services. Read more on enrolment for attendance/non-attendance.

NB Kela (The Social Insurance Institution of Finland) usually grants financial aid for students at the beginning of the studies only for the statutory study time. If you need financial aid after this, you need to apply for it separately. You can also get financial aid for the summer time. More information from Kela web pages >>

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If you have any questions, please contact Study Services.