lisätentti

Lisätentti is a term used in Finnish higher education to describe an additional examination offered in some courses as a supplementary opportunity to demonstrate knowledge after the primary examination. The lisätentti is not guaranteed for all courses; whether it is offered and under which conditions varies by faculty, department, and institution.

Typically, lisätentti is available to students who have completed a course and either received a failing grade or wish to improve their course result. The rules may specify that a lisätentti can be taken only once per course and only within a defined assessment period. The student must register for the lisätentti in the university’s student information system by a set deadline. The examination itself may be scheduled separately from regular exams and can take the form of a written or oral exam, or an assignment, depending on the course.

The effect of a lisätentti on the final grade depends on institutional policy. In many cases, the better result from the lisätentti and earlier attempts is used in the course grade, or the lisätentti may replace a failed attempt to yield credit for the course. If the original attempt already produced a passing grade, policies about grade improvement via lisätentti vary and may not always allow an increase.

Practices differ between universities and programs, so students should consult their faculty’s study guide or contact student services to understand eligibility, scheduling, and how a lisätentti affects degree progression.