Recognition of prior learning and credit transfer You may have knowledge and skills gained through previous studies, work or, for example, hobbies. Recognition of prior learning means that your prior competence is assessed and can be accepted as part of your studies, provided that it corresponds to the objectives of the curriculum in terms of content and level. Who is recognition of prior […]
The completion methods for your courses are defined in the curriculum. Courses can last for one semester or they may start and finish at any time of the semester. You can find the curricula in the Peppi study guides. Course descriptions describe the teaching methods and specify what a student must do in order to […]
If your study time is not sufficient to complete your degree, you can apply for an extension to your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree study right. Before applying, please read the Academic Rector’s decision Normative duration of studies and extension to the right to study (link at the bottom of this page), which describes the grounds […]
This page explains how the duration of your studies is determined and what affects it. The time limits described below apply to you if you are studying a Bachelor’s of a Master’s degree and your study right started on or after 1 August 2005. If your study right was granted before 1 August 2005, your […]
All bachelor’s and master’s degrees include a supervised written thesis towards the end of your studies: • Lower university degree: bachelor’s thesis • Higher university degree: master’s thesis, or advanced studies thesis (medicine and dentistry) Thesis guidelines and requiremens You can find information about the objectives, format, language and assessment criteria of your thesis in your faculty’s or subject’s curriculum. You will receive […]
