Restoration and extension of study right

Restoration and extension of study right

A student who has a valid right to study at SAMK can complete studies included in the degree, get them evaluated and graduate from SAMK.

Students can lose their right to study because they have neglected to enroll as present during the academic year or the duration of the right to study has ended.

In addition, a student that resigns from SAMK loses their right to study.

Study right

An ordinary right to study refers to a time, which the student has to complete the degree after the right to study has been granted. The right to study includes the terms available, for which the student has enrolled for attendance. Non-attendance is not included into the right to study as stipulated in the law.

Extension of the study right time

The extension of the study right must be applied for before the end of the last semester, when the study right is still valid. You can apply for an extension of your study right by filling in the Application for extension of study time.

When you apply for an extension of your study right, you will receive the decision before the end of the ongoing semester. If you apply for an extension during the autumn semester, you will be notified of the decision by 31 December. If you apply during the spring semester, you will be notified of the decision by 31 July.

Restoration of study right

A student who has been resigned may apply for the restoration of the study right by filling in an application form. If you have been registered as resigned from your degree studies over a year ago, consult with your study counsellor (bachelor students) or a person assigned by your degree program (master students) before applying. Include the plan for finishing degree studies (form OP15A) developed with your study counsellor in your application.

Handling an application of returning the study right takes approximately one month. During holiday periods, the handling of applications takes a longer time. There is a processing fee associated with the restoration of study right, which is 50 €. Students, who are required to pay the tuition fee, will receive instructions for paying the tuition fee if their application is accepted.

A person who has completed their degree studies at the Open UAS must apply for study right based on previous studies before graduation (not restoration of study right).