opintosuorituksina

Opintosuorituksina is a Finnish term used in higher education to describe how studies are completed and recognized as separate study performances. An opintosuoritus is the achievement of a learning outcome through assessment, such as completing a course, module, examination, project, or other form of evaluation. When a suoritus is completed, it typically yields credits (opintopisteet) and, depending on the institution, a grade or a pass/fail mark. The collection of opintosuoritukset forms the student's study record and contributes to degree requirements.

A single opintosuoritus can be realized in various forms, including exams, essays, assignments, laboratory work, practical training, or a thesis. Each suoritus is described in the curriculum or study guide with the expected learning outcomes, workload, and assessment criteria. Suoritukset are officially recorded in the student information system and are visible on the student’s study transcript.

In the Finnish system, opintosuoritukset are counted toward degree completion through the ECTS-based credit system. They enable flexible study paths, as students can complete modules or courses at different times and, in many cases, have recognition and transfer of credits across institutions within the national framework. The concept is widely used in both universities and universities of applied sciences, reflecting the modular structure and transparent assessment practices typical of Finnish higher education.