opintosuunnitelmaan
In Finland, opintosuunnitelma denotes a student's study plan—a document or digital record that outlines the intended courses, credits, and objectives required to complete a degree. The illative form opintosuunnitelmaan literally means "to the study plan." The exact requirements and layout differ between universities and faculties, but creating and maintaining a coherent opintosuunnitelma is a common part of higher education administration and student guidance.
It serves to help students map their studies over the degree period, ensure alignment with degree requirements,
A typical opintosuunnitelma lists the degree goal, required credits, obligatory courses, a selection of elective courses,
It is created in collaboration with an academic advisor or study counselor, often within the university's student