Study Rights
The right to study is limited for most students. You can check the extent of your study right in Sisu Opens in new window on the My profile page. The study rights are valid until the end of a semester, that is either until 31.7. or 31.12. The study rights for master's degrees are limited.
Study Right for Degree Studies
The Rector grants the right to study within a degree programme at Hanken. The following academic degrees can be completed at Hanken:
- Bachelor of Science in Economics
- Master of Science in Economics
- Licentiate of Science in Economics
- Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy.
You can only hold one study right for a degree on the same degree level at Hanken. There are specific regulations concering change of study right. The study right for Bacehlor's or Master's degrees is limited. i.e. the study right tighed to a study location, which means that you can only attend teaching offered at the study location (Helsinki or Vaasa) of your study right.
In some cases you can request for a change of study right, but most changes of study right starting from 1.8.2024, require that you apply again externally to the programme through the Studyinfo.fi-portal as regular applicants. Please read more about the regulations to different changes via the links below.
NOTE! The regulations for change of study rights have been changed starting from 1.8.2024, all types of changes are not possible any more. The information on the web will be updated as soon as possible. Please contact admissions@hanken.fi if any questions occur.
Termination of study right
Degree students can terminate their study right at Hanken School of Economics and thereby be removed from the student register. The decision is irrevocable and if you wish to continue your studies at Hanken School of Economics you must regain a new study right and undergo the application procedure.
If you wish to terminate your study right, please fill in a form and hand it in to Student Services/study affairs in Helsinki or Vaasa.
Non-degree study right
Non-degree study rights do not lead to a degree, but gives the right to take certain courses during a limited time period at Hanken. If you have a non-degree study right you are subject to the same rights and responsibillites as degree students who are registered as present (with the exception of study benefits).