opintorekisterin

Opintorekisterin, denoted as the study register in Finnish, is the central administrative database used by Finnish higher education institutions to record information about students and their studies. It covers both universities and universities of applied sciences and supports the management of enrollment, progression, and degree awarding.

The register typically contains personal data (such as name, date of birth, and contact information), a unique student identifier, information on study rights, degree programs and majors, dates of study rights, course registrations, earned credits, grades, and graduation data. It may also include details about mobility periods such as student exchanges and other relevant study arrangements.

Purpose and use of the opintorekisterin include administering student enrollment and progression, generating transcripts and degree certificates, and determining eligibility for funding and student financial aid. The data are also used for reporting to national authorities, quality assurance, and statistical analyses to support education policy and institutional planning.

Governance and access are regulated to protect privacy. Each institution acts as a data controller for its own students, and access to the register is granted to authorized staff based on their role. Students can typically view their own records and request corrections if needed. Data retention follows institutional policies and applicable laws.

Legal and data protection considerations rely on the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and national laws on education data. Data processed in the opintorekisterin must have a legitimate basis, be kept secure, and be used only for purposes related to administration, student services, and statistics, with appropriate safeguards for privacy and data subject rights.