opintopolkuja
Opintopolkuja, or study pathways, are planned sequences of studies that guide learners through the Finnish education system. They describe the progression from basic education through upper secondary education, vocational education and training (VET), higher education, and continuing education. Each path outlines the courses or modules, the prerequisites, and the credits (opintopisteet) a student earns along the way, with the aim of ensuring that the necessary competences are obtained for the next stage.
Paths in practice vary by level. In upper secondary education, students can pursue general study paths aimed
Guidance services use opintopolkuja to help students plan and compare options, set learning goals, and navigate
Credits are awarded as opintopisteet, a unit roughly corresponding to ECTS credits; the number of required