syyslukuvuoden
Syyslukuvuosi refers to the autumn semester in the Finnish academic calendar. It is the first of the two main academic terms in most Finnish educational institutions, including universities, universities of applied sciences, and many vocational schools. The syyslukuvuosi typically begins in late August or early September and concludes in December, just before the Christmas holidays. This period is followed by the kevätlukuvuosi, or spring semester.
The start of the syyslukuvuosi marks the return of students and faculty to academic activities after the