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The information about this institution was updated on 11/September/2025.
Institution details
Location
Address
FABIANINKATU 33 3
00014 HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO
Finland
60.1726348, 24.9510419
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
Procedures for students
Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities?
For general studies, send an email to [email protected]. The email will be secure.
You can find more information here: https://studies.helsinki.fi/instructions/article/individual-arrangements-support-studies
Individual arrangements constitute individual support for learning, which you may need because of a long-term illness, disability or impediment. The arrangements can be based on, for example, the following elements hindering your studies and their progress:
- learning disorder (eg. dyslexia)
- mental health issues
- musculoskeletal disorder
- nervousness and anxiety
- neuropsychiatric disorder (eg. ADHD, autism spectrum)
- neurological disease (eg. migraine, MS disease, narcolepsy)
- sensory impairment.
Individual arrangements can also be granted on a fixed-term basis when the condition caused by injury or illness is temporary, for example, due to an accident. Individual arrangements are not granted in cases of typical short-term illnesses (such as influenza, norovirus, common cold).
Necessary documents to provide
The earlier you initiate communication on the individual arrangements you need before the relevant courses or examinations, the better. To obtain the right to individual arrangements, you need a certificate from a doctor or relevant specialist, such as a psychologist, speech therapist or physiotherapist. Certificates on difficulties in reading or writing can also be provided by special needs teachers.
Specialist certificates must indicate the following:
- Person to whom the certificate applies (your name and personal identity code)
- Grounds for individual arrangements: the illness, disability or impediment in question and its effect on your studies
- Specialist certificates should also indicate the concrete arrangements you could benefit from.
What can students expect?
Individual arrangements are practical arrangements pertaining to teaching, supervision and guidance, and examinations. The content and implementation of the arrangements depend on your individual needs and circumstances. Possible arrangements include:
- Additional time in examinations or for returning assignments
- Permission to use a computer in examinations
- A quiet or separate examination room
- Alternative methods of completing studies.
The purpose of these arrangements is to support you in achieving the objectives and learning outcomes set for your degree and courses. These can include practising communication and interaction skills, making it impossible to complete courses independently through written assignments alone. It is important that you develop these skills as part of your studies, in which individual arrangements can support you. Individual arrangements can vary from one course to another.
Individual arrangements do not affect assessment: your skills are always assessed according to the same criteria. You can be exempted from any compulsory degree components for extremely pressing reasons only (e.g., deaf individuals completing listening comprehension examinations in language courses). In the first instance, alternative completion methods are always agreed.
Usually, one or more course implementations (e.g., lectures, an examination or a seminar) are offered during each academic year. The aim of various implementation options is to increase the accessibility of studies and reduce the need for individual arrangements. If the methods of completing a course are not accessible to you, you can apply for individual arrangements.
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
If you need aids provided by the healthcare services, a personal assistant or a guide dog, you can use them in teaching situations without a separate recommendation or certificate. However, such a certificate is required if you need a small group space or a separate examination room and use the equipment or have a personal assistant or guide dog present. In such cases, please write to [email protected].
Necessary documents to provide
What can students expect?
Adjustments for students with disabilities
Adjustments can be made available for students under certain conditions, based on a needs assessment upon arrival at the University.
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Additional services
Additional offices / services
https://studies.helsinki.fi/ohjeet/artikkeli/yliopistopapit-sinua-varten
https://studies.helsinki.fi/instructions/article/help-substance-abuse
https://studies.helsinki.fi/instructions/article/unisport-sport-services
https://studies.helsinki.fi/instructions/article/mental-well-being