You have to confirm your study place and register your attendance as instructed by the deadline given in the letter of acceptance.
If you do not register by the date indicated in the letter of acceptance, you will forfeit your right to study. (Universities Act § 43 / Polytechnics Act § 32).
You can register as non-attending for the first academic year only for statutory reasons, that is
• military or civilian service,
• maternity leave, paternity leave or parental leave or
• due to own illness or disability.
If you do not register by the date indicated in the letter of acceptance, you will forfeit your right to study. (Universities Act § 43 / Polytechnics Act § 32).
You can register as non-attending for the first academic year only for statutory reasons, that is
• military or civilian service,
• maternity leave, paternity leave or parental leave or
• due to own illness or disability.
One study place per year
You can only accept one study place at a higher education institution in Finland starting in the same academic term (1 August – 31 December or 1 January – 31 July). This rule applies to all higher education. This rule does not prevent you from accepting another study place during another academic term.