Opintoalat
Opintoalat (fields of study) is the Finnish term for broad disciplinary categories used to organize higher education curricula and degree programs in Finland. The concept provides a framework for planning studies, classifying programs in university and university of applied sciences catalogs, and reporting qualifications. Opintoalat help students compare programs, advisers guide study paths, and authorities aggregate education statistics.
Common opintoalat include natural sciences, technology and engineering, health sciences, social sciences, business and economics, humanities
Uses and implications: Admissions planning, curriculum design, transfer of credits and recognition of prior learning, and
Notes: The exact list and naming of opintoalat can vary across universities and over time as disciplines