Study right for doctoral studies and registration
Last modified: 19.05.2026
PrintOnce you have been granted a study right, you must accept the offer of admission electronically. Accept the offer in the My Studyinfo service (link opens in new tab) in Studyinfo (Opintopolku). Please read the instructions (link opens in new tab).
Your study right remains valid until you graduate, unless you give it up voluntarily.
You must also complete your annual registration as either present or absent each academic year. Only students registered as present can participate in teaching, take examinations and complete a degree.
First registration
Complete your first registration using the electronic registration form (link opens in new tab).
Being present or absent
As a new degree student, you can register as absent for your first academic year only for reasons specified in the Universities Act:
- You are completing military service, non-military service or voluntary military service for women.
- You are on parental leave due to the birth or adoption of a child.
- You are unable to begin your studies due to your own illness or disability.
If you register as absent for your first academic year, you must submit supporting documents to Student and Learning Services customer service by the date specified in the registration instructions. Acceptable documents include, for example, a military service call-up order, a Kela decision on parental allowance or a medical certificate.
Please note: If you do not submit the documents on time, you will lose your study right and will need to apply to have it reinstated.
Registration in following academic years
You must register as either present or absent each academic year. The registration period for continuing students is 1 June – 15 September.
Register in the Oili registration service (link opens in new tab).
If you forget to register
If you forget to register, see the instructions.
More information
If you have any questions about registration, contact Student and Learning Services customer service.