Study Right
Annual registration
Remember to register as present or absent at the beginning of the academic year.
Applying for an extension of study right
Applying for an extension of study right in the University of Oulu - students studying for a Bachelor or Master’s degree.
Temporary Suspension of Studies
If students wish to temporarily suspend their studies, they register with the University as an absent student.
Permanent Renouncement of Study Right
You may choose to renounce your study right if you wish. The renouncement is binding, and you will not be able to continue your studies in the program from which you have renounced your study right.
Complementary Study Right
A student, who has completed a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with no right to a Master’s degree at the University of Oulu, has the right to apply for a complementary study right.
Non-degree study right
Instructions for applying for the non-degree study right at the University of Oulu.
Reactivation of study right and Passive Register
A student can lose their study right for different reasons. According to legislation (University act) a student can lose his/her study right if he/she doesn’t register annually according to the University’s rules.
Re-registration
Instructions for re-registration.
Cross-institutional study
As a student at the University of Oulu, you can supplement your studies by selecting courses from other universities.
Unsuitability to study (SORA legislation)
In order to promote the safety of minors, patients and customers, restrictions have been implemented to student admittance from the beginning of 2012.
Discontinued Degree Programmes
At the University of Oulu, there have been many overlapping degree programmes that have no teaching or student selection in them. Discontinuing and joining overlapping degree programmes clarifies study options and reduces the number of degree programmes.
Flexible Study Right - JOO
University of Oulu no longer accepts flexible study right (JOO right) applications.