Flexible Study Right - JOO guidelines for students in other universities

Information about offered JOO studies

In principle, all courses belonging to the curriculum are offered. There may be exceptions, such as courses offered only for international exchange, courses provided by part-time resources, courses provided by another department or unit, courses requiring a great amount of resources, etc. Study rights will be supported based on case-by-case consideration. Departments will later announce courses that will not be a part of the studies offered as JOO studies under any circumstances.

Application periods for JOO studies

Twice per year. The application periods end on 30 April and 31 October. The processing takes approximately one month. A paper-based application form shall be delivered to the Faculty of Technology.

Student Guides

See programmes in Engineering.

Criteria for granting study rights

Resources available, sufficient preliminary information of the applicant, case-specific consideration. An official transcript of studies from the home university must be attached to the application.

Length of granted study right

The study right is granted for two academic years at most. The flexible study right ends when the right for completing a degree at the home university ends.

Delivery address for the supported application

Paper application form supported by the home university shall be delivered to the following address:
Lead Specialist Anita Pirilä
Academic Affairs
P.O.Box 8100
FI- 90014 UNIVERSITY OF OULU, FINLAND

Starting JOO studies at the University of Oulu

The student must register at the target university in accordance with its standard registration procedures in order to use their study right. Further information on registration.

In order to receive an e-mail account, the student must contact IT Services.

The following resources are also available to the student library services.

Registering the studies at the home university

The student will receive a transcript of studies. Otherwise the transfer of information to the home university is the student’s responsibility.

Contact information for the personnel processing the applications

study.technology(at)oulu.fi

Information about offered JOO studies

An applicant can apply to all studies University of Oulu, Faculty of Science offers. In the decision of the study right the applicants prior learning as well resources of the study programme is considered.  
For more specific information, see programmes offered by Faculty of Science.

Application periods for JOO studies

There are two application periods for JOO studies. Application period for studies starting in autumn ends in 30 April, and applicatio  period for the studies starting in spring semester ends  31 October. The processing time is approximately 1.5 months.

Criteria for granting the study right

• JOO study rights are granted in accordance with resources.
• The student must have sufficient basic knowledge or possible prior studies completed in a study unit.
• The student’s study right application must include the support statement from the home university.

Length of granted study right

Until the end of the period for completing the degree, or two academic years. The student must enroll as present each year.

Delivery address for the supported application

Faculty of Science
Lead Specialist, Academic Affairs: Noora Redsven
Visiting address: Opintokatu, KE1020

Postal address: Academic Affairs, P.O.Box 8100, 90014 University of Oulu

Starting JOO studies at the University of Oulu

The student must register at the target university in accordance with its standard registration procedures in order to use their study right. Further information on registration at the university is available at registration.

In order to receive an e-mail account, the student must contact IT helpdesk.

Library services are also available to the student.

Registering the studies at the home university

The student is responsible for having the completed studies registered with the home university.

Contact information for personnel processing the applications

Faculty of Science
Lead Specialist, Academic Affairs: Noora Redsven
Tel: +358 294482308
E-mail address: firstname.lastname@oulu.fi

Information about offered JOO studies

Degree programmes in Biochemistry

Studies in accordance with the Faculty curriculum within the limits imposed by resources.

Postgraduate education

See more information at University of Oulu Graduate School.

Application periods for JOO studies

Twice per year. The application periods end on 30 April and 31 October. The decision will be delivered to the student within approximately one month after the end of the application period.

Student guides

This webpage will be updated during December 2020

Criteria for granting the study right

1. JOO study rights are granted in accordance with resources.
2. The student must have sufficient basic knowledge or possible prior studies completed in a study unit.
3. The student’s study right application must include the support statement from the home university.

Length of granted study right

Two academic years, but at most until the end of the period for completing the degree.

Delivery address for the supported application and personnel processing the application

Undergraduate education

Lead Specialist Piia Rantakokko
P.O.Box 5000
FI-90014 University of Oulu, FINLAND
Street address Aapistie 5 A
email study.fbmm@oulu.fi

Postgraduate education

Lead Specialist Marjo Tourula
P.O. Box 5000
FI-90014 University of Oulu, FINLAND
Street address Aapistie 5 A
email study.fbmm@oulu.fi

Starting JOO studies at the University of Oulu

The student must enroll at the target university in accordance with its standard registration procedures in order to use their study right. Further information on registration.

In order to receive an e-mail account, the student must contact IT Services.

The following resources are also available to the student library services.

Registering the studies at the home university

The student is responsible for seeing that the completed studies are registered with the home university.

Information on offered JOO studies

All studies in accordance with the curriculum of the Faculty of Education and Psychology, excluding teacher training and studies aiming for professional competence in subjects taught in elementary school and early childhood education and preschool education.

Application periods for JOO studies

There are two national application periods (by 30 April for the autumn semester and 31 October for the spring semester). The application period is approximately one month, after which the decision will be delivered to the student. The applications from students at the University of Lapland may also be processed with flexibility outside application periods.

Student guides

Study guides

Criteria for granting study rights

• The study right is granted in accordance with resources. The applications are processed case by case.
• The faculty’s own students take priority when selecting students for study programmes within the faculty.
• The student must have sufficient basic knowledge or possibly completed prior studies specific to the study units.
• Support statement from the home university must be included in the student’s flexible study right application.

Length of granted study right

Two academic years, but at most until the end of completing the degree. The student must enroll as present each year.

Delivery address for supported application

Lead Specialist Hennariikka Valppu-Paaso
University of Oulu
Academic Affairs, P.O.Box 8100,
FIN-90014 University of Oulu
E-mail address: study.education(at)oulu.fi, firstname.lastname@oulu.fi

Starting JOO studies at the University of Oulu

The student must enroll at the target university in accordance with its standard enrollment procedures in order to use their study right. Please cantact study.education@oulu.fi.

In order to receive an e-mail account, the student must contact the university IT Services.

The following resources are also available to the student library services.

Registering the studies at the home university

The student is responsible for seeing that the completed studies are registered with the home university.

Contact information for the personnel processing the applications

Lead Specialist Hennariikka  Valppu-Paaso
E-mail address: firstname.lastname@oulu.fi

Contact information for personnel giving statements

The decision on granting the study right is made by the dean of education of the faculty based on the statement of the person responsible. All applications and decisions addressed to the profit unit are presented to the dean of education by the lead specialist.

Information about offered JOO studies

Studies in accordance with the Faculty curriculum within the limits imposed by resources. 

Application periods for JOO studies

Twice per year. Application deadlines:

• 30 April for autumn semester courses 
• 31 October for spring semester courses 

The decision will be delivered to the student approximately one month after the end of the application period.

Student guides

Faculty's study guides are available in the Peppi system.

Criteria for granting study rights

• JOO study rights are granted in accordance with teaching resources.
• A student can apply for a study right for a whole study module at one time.  
• The student must have sufficient basic information or possible completed studies specific to the study unit.
• An official transcript of studies from the home university must be attached to the application.
• The student’s study right application must include the support statement from the home university.

Length of granted study right

Usually one academic year. Maximum two academic years, and at most until the end of the period for completing the degree.

Delivery address for supported application

Lead Specialist Merja Inget
Academic Affairs
P.O.Box 8100
90014 University of Oulu

Starting JOO studies

In the autumn and spring in accordance with the target university’s standard enrolment procedures. More information on registration.

Registering completed credit at the home university

The student is responsible for delivering the information on completed JOO credits to the student registry of the home university.

Contact information for personnel processing the applications

Lead Specialist Merja Inget
Academic Affairs
P.O.Box 8100
90014 University of Oulu

Tel: 029 448 7780
Email: study.itee@oulu.fi

Information about offered JOO studies

Studies in accordance with the Faculty curriculum within the limits imposed by resources. See more information at Programmes at Oulu Business School.

Application periods for JOO studies

Twice per year. Application periods end on 30 April and 31 October. The decision will be delivered to the student approximately one month after the end of the application period.

Criteria for granting study rights

• JOO study rights are granted in accordance with teaching resources.
• A student can apply for a study right for a whole study component at one time (e.g. basic studies 25 credits).
• The student must have sufficient basic information or possible completed studies specific to the study unit.
• An official transcript of studies from the home university must be attached to the application.
• The student’s study right application must include the support statement from the home university.

Length of granted study right

Maximum two academic years, and at most until the end of the period for completing the degree.

Delivery address for supported application

Primarily via email to study.business@oulu.fi with the headline JOO application (no paper version by post needed).

Potential paper versions by post are sent to the address below with a short notice via email to study.business@oulu.fi.

Education Designer Marja Larivaara
Academic Affairs
P.O.Box 8100
90014 University of Oulu

Starting JOO studies

The student must be enrolled at  his/her home university while completing JOO studies. Instructions on enrollment in courses and starting studies will be given to the student via email in case of a positive decision on the JOO right. 

Registering completed credits at the home university

The student is responsible for delivering the information on completed JOO credits to the student registry of the home university.

Contact information for personnel processing the applications

Education Designer Marja Larivaara
Academic Affairs
P.O.Box 8100
90014 University of Oulu

Tel: 029 448 7454
Email: firstname.lastname@oulu.fi / study.business@oulu.fi

Information about offered JOO studies

JOO studies offered:  Archaeology, Art History,  French Language, Film Studies, Finnish as Second and Foreign Language, German Language and Culture, History, History of Science and Ideas, Information Studies, Languages and Culture of Antiquity, Literature, Philosophy, Saami Culture, Saami Language

More information on the subjects: Degree Programmes and Subjects in the Faculty of Humanities.

Application periods for JOO studies

There is only one application period per year and the deadline is 31 May because JOO study rights are primarily granted for courses that begin in the autumn semester. The application will be processed within approximately one month after the end of the application period.

Student guides

Faculty of Humanities Study Guides.

Criteria for granting study rights

• Studies in accordance with the curriculum
• Sufficient language skills in language subjects, may require participating in a test
• Study phase
• No such subjects that can be studied at the home university
• Resources for the subject

Length of granted study right

Two academic years, but at most until the end of the period for completing the degree.

Delivery address for the supported application

Departmental Coordinator Oili Sievola
Faculty of Humanities
P.O. Box 1000
FI-90014 UNIVERSITY OF OULU, FINLAND

Starting JOO studies at the University of Oulu

The student must enroll at the target university in accordance with its standard enrollment procedures in order to use their study right. Further information on registration.

In order to receive an e-mail account, the student must contact IT Services.

The following resources are also available to the student at University Library Services.

Registering completed credit at the home university

The student is responsible for this.

Contact information for personnel processing the application and giving statements

Faculty of Humanities
Departmental Coordinator Oili Sievola
Tel: +358 294 48 3428
E-mail address: firstname.lastname@oulu.fi

Further information

The departmental coordinator processes all applications received at the Faculty of Humanities.