Frequently asked questions about Sisu
Everything essential from the Sisu student information system in one place.
How can higher education institutions influence the development of Sisu?
Higher education institutions take an active role in Sisu’s development through dedicated product and customer groups. These forums allow higher education institutions to bring forward their needs and influence which solutions prioritised for future updates. This ensures that Sisu remains a truly shared and representative solution for the entire higher education sector.
Miksi Sisun opiskelijan etusivu uudistettiin?
Sisun opiskelijan etusivu uudistettiin, koska aiempi versio ei palvellut kaikkia käyttäjäryhmiä riittävän hyvin, erityisesti avoimen yliopiston opiskelijoita. Uudistuksen tavoitteena oli parantaa käytettävyyttä ja saavutettavuutta sekä tuoda opiskelijoille selkeämpi kokonaiskuva opintojen etenemisestä. Uusi etusivu on myös muokattavissa, joten opiskelija voi räätälöidä näkymän vastaamaan omia tarpeitaan.
How will the Sisu Student Information System develop in the future?
Sisu continues to evolve based on the real needs of higher education institutions. Funidata develops new functionalities together with customers to ensure they meet real-world needs. Thanks to the SaaS model, all improvements are automatically available to all users.
Can I get my degree certificate electronically from Sisu?
Yes. Sisu enables digitally signed degree certificates that meet both national and international standards. This speeds up graduation and makes it easier to use certificates for job applications or further studies abroad. The solution is part of Sisu's add-on modules.
Can students complete studies at different higher education institutions using Sisu?
Yes. Sisu supports cross-institutional studies, allowing students to register for teaching across multiple higher education institutions. This increases flexibility and provides opportunities to build more personalised study paths. The SaaS model ensures that the same functionality is available across all higher education institutions using Sisu.
How does the Sisu Student Information System make students' everyday life easier?
Sisu combines study planning, registration for teaching, and progress tracking into one service. Students have a clear view of their progress, what they have completed and what remains before graduation. The modern SaaS solution ensures that students always have secure, to up-to-date tools at their disposal.
Should higher education institutions move to the cloud or run their own systems?
Moving to the cloud is not only about technology but also about resource management, information security, and operational reliability. The SaaS model frees up higher education institutions' IT resources and ensures continuous development without the need for large investments. This makes it a cost-effective long-term choice for most higher education institutions.
How does Sisu make everyday life easier at large universities?
The Sisu Student Information System is also used at large universities, such as the University of Helsinki, for over 30,000 students. The system brings consistency, automates processes, and facilitates the management of extensive educational offerings. Sisu makes academic administration efficient and enables students to plan and progress independently.
How does a cloud-based Sisu benefit a university of applied sciences?
A cloud-based SaaS service brings significant benefits to universities of applied sciences. For example, when Arcada transitioned to SaaS, it gained real-time updates, strong data security, and reduced maintenance work. Cloud-based Sisu makes everyday life easier and scales according to the needs of the higher education institution, without heavy IT investments. This makes it a cost-effective solution that is suitable for both small higher education institutions of applied sciences and large universities.
Can learning environments such as Moodle or Canvas be connected to Sisu?
Sisu works with the most common learning environments. Study information and completions are automatically transferred between systems, reducing administrative work and making students' everyday life easier. As a cloud-based solution, integrations are easily updated as part of the SaaS service.
How does Sisu support cooperation between higher education institutions?
Sisu has been developed in collaboration with higher education institutions and supports cross-institutional studies, joint teaching, and the smooth exchange of information. Thanks to the SaaS model, all users benefit from the same developments in a cost-effective manner. This makes the Sisu Student Information System a truly shared platform for the entire field.
How does Sisu benefit higher education administration?
Sisu reduces manual work and streamlines processes, making administration smoother and less error prone. The modern SaaS model ensures secure, up-to-date functionality for all users. This frees up resources for core tasks: developing teaching and supporting students.
How can study credits be transferred internationally?
EMREX enables students to transfer study credits across borders easily and securely. It supports international mobility, streamlines students' everyday lives, and reduces the administrative burden on higher education institutions. Thanks to the SaaS model, EMREX is part of the Sisu package for all users.
Does Sisu work with other higher education institution systems?
Yes. Sisu offers open APIs that allow integration with other systems used by higher education institutions, such as application systems, learning environments, and financial management solutions. The SaaS architecture ensures that integrations remain up to date without the need for heavy manual installations.
How long does it take to implement Sisu?
The duration of the implementation of the Student Information System depends on the initial situation of the higher education institution and the number of integrations. The project is divided into clear phases, allowing higher education institutions to gain the first benefits quickly. The cloud-based SaaS model facilitates scheduling, as updates and maintenance are part of the service.
Why choose the Sisu Student Information System?
Sisu is a modern, cloud-based, and secure Student Information System trusted by higher education institutions of all sizes across Finland. Its SaaS model ensures cost-effective development and a continuously up-to-date service for all users. Updates and installations are included in the service, making implementation and everyday use effortless. In addition, Sisu is equally suitable for universities and universities of applied sciences, making it a truly common system for the entire higher education sector.
How does Sisu support the needs of a multidisciplinary university?
In a multidisciplinary environment, the Student Information System must be flexible enough to meet the needs of different fields of education. The University of Jyväskylä chose Sisu because it adapts to the operating methods of different disciplines and enables shared structures and smooth mobility between study fields. As a cloud-native solution, Sisu is suitable for universities of all sizes and offers a cost-effective model for a wide range of needs.
How difficult is it to implement Sisu?
Each Sisu implementation is planned together with the higher education institution. Funidata's experts support the process from start to finish to ensure a smooth and secure transition. The SaaS model ensures that updates and new features are automatically introduced without the need for heavy maintenance projects.
Which higher education institutions use Sisu?
Sisu is used in several Finnish higher education institutions and universities of applied sciences. The broad user community ensures that development is driven by diverse needs and shared experiences between higher education institutions. This makes Sisu a steadily developing and reliable solution.
What is the Sisu Student Information System?
Sisu is a modern cloud-native Student Information System developed for higher education institutions. It covers the entire study lifecycle from application to graduation. It is a secure and cloud-native solution that serves both large universities and smaller universities of applied sciences. This enables higher education institutions to provide students with smoother study path and an improved everyday experience.
How does Sisu differ from other Student Information Systems?
Unlike traditional registry-based systems, Sisu is designed with students at its core and has been developed in close collaboration with higher education institutions. It combines higher education administration and students' smooth study paths into a seamless whole. In addition, its cloud-based SaaS architecture and modular structure ensure flexible scalability and enable agile development and continuous improvements for all users.
General about Sisu
What is the Sisu Student Information System?
Sisu is a modern cloud-native Student Information System developed for higher education institutions. It covers the entire study lifecycle from application to graduation. It is a secure and cloud-native solution that serves both large universities and smaller universities of applied sciences. This enables higher education institutions to provide students with smoother study path and an improved everyday experience.
Why choose the Sisu Student Information System?
Sisu is a modern, cloud-based, and secure Student Information System trusted by higher education institutions of all sizes across Finland. Its SaaS model ensures cost-effective development and a continuously up-to-date service for all users. Updates and installations are included in the service, making implementation and everyday use effortless. In addition, Sisu is equally suitable for universities and universities of applied sciences, making it a truly common system for the entire higher education sector.
How does Sisu differ from other Student Information Systems?
Unlike traditional registry-based systems, Sisu is designed with students at its core and has been developed in close collaboration with higher education institutions. It combines higher education administration and students' smooth study paths into a seamless whole. In addition, its cloud-based SaaS architecture and modular structure ensure flexible scalability and enable agile development and continuous improvements for all users.
Which higher education institutions use Sisu?
Sisu is used in several Finnish higher education institutions and universities of applied sciences. The broad user community ensures that development is driven by diverse needs and shared experiences between higher education institutions. This makes Sisu a steadily developing and reliable solution.
How does Sisu support the needs of a multidisciplinary university?
In a multidisciplinary environment, the Student Information System must be flexible enough to meet the needs of different fields of education. The University of Jyväskylä chose Sisu because it adapts to the operating methods of different disciplines and enables shared structures and smooth mobility between study fields. As a cloud-native solution, Sisu is suitable for universities of all sizes and offers a cost-effective model for a wide range of needs.
Implementation
How difficult is it to implement Sisu?
Each Sisu implementation is planned together with the higher education institution. Funidata's experts support the process from start to finish to ensure a smooth and secure transition. The SaaS model ensures that updates and new features are automatically introduced without the need for heavy maintenance projects.
How long does it take to implement Sisu?
The duration of the implementation of the Student Information System depends on the initial situation of the higher education institution and the number of integrations. The project is divided into clear phases, allowing higher education institutions to gain the first benefits quickly. The cloud-based SaaS model facilitates scheduling, as updates and maintenance are part of the service.
Integrations and technical compatibility
Does Sisu work with other higher education institution systems?
Yes. Sisu offers open APIs that allow integration with other systems used by higher education institutions, such as application systems, learning environments, and financial management solutions. The SaaS architecture ensures that integrations remain up to date without the need for heavy manual installations.
Can learning environments such as Moodle or Canvas be connected to Sisu?
Sisu works with the most common learning environments. Study information and completions are automatically transferred between systems, reducing administrative work and making students' everyday life easier. As a cloud-based solution, integrations are easily updated as part of the SaaS service.
How can study credits be transferred internationally?
EMREX enables students to transfer study credits across borders easily and securely. It supports international mobility, streamlines students' everyday lives, and reduces the administrative burden on higher education institutions. Thanks to the SaaS model, EMREX is part of the Sisu package for all users.
Benefits for higher education
How does Sisu benefit higher education administration?
Sisu reduces manual work and streamlines processes, making administration smoother and less error prone. The modern SaaS model ensures secure, up-to-date functionality for all users. This frees up resources for core tasks: developing teaching and supporting students.
How does Sisu support cooperation between higher education institutions?
Sisu has been developed in collaboration with higher education institutions and supports cross-institutional studies, joint teaching, and the smooth exchange of information. Thanks to the SaaS model, all users benefit from the same developments in a cost-effective manner. This makes the Sisu Student Information System a truly shared platform for the entire field.
How does a cloud-based Sisu benefit a university of applied sciences?
A cloud-based SaaS service brings significant benefits to universities of applied sciences. For example, when Arcada transitioned to SaaS, it gained real-time updates, strong data security, and reduced maintenance work. Cloud-based Sisu makes everyday life easier and scales according to the needs of the higher education institution, without heavy IT investments. This makes it a cost-effective solution that is suitable for both small higher education institutions of applied sciences and large universities.
How does Sisu make everyday life easier at large universities?
The Sisu Student Information System is also used at large universities, such as the University of Helsinki, for over 30,000 students. The system brings consistency, automates processes, and facilitates the management of extensive educational offerings. Sisu makes academic administration efficient and enables students to plan and progress independently.
Should higher education institutions move to the cloud or run their own systems?
Moving to the cloud is not only about technology but also about resource management, information security, and operational reliability. The SaaS model frees up higher education institutions' IT resources and ensures continuous development without the need for large investments. This makes it a cost-effective long-term choice for most higher education institutions.
Student's everyday life
How does the Sisu Student Information System make students' everyday life easier?
Sisu combines study planning, registration for teaching, and progress tracking into one service. Students have a clear view of their progress, what they have completed and what remains before graduation. The modern SaaS solution ensures that students always have secure, to up-to-date tools at their disposal.
Can students complete studies at different higher education institutions using Sisu?
Yes. Sisu supports cross-institutional studies, allowing students to register for teaching across multiple higher education institutions. This increases flexibility and provides opportunities to build more personalised study paths. The SaaS model ensures that the same functionality is available across all higher education institutions using Sisu.
Can I get my degree certificate electronically from Sisu?
Yes. Sisu enables digitally signed degree certificates that meet both national and international standards. This speeds up graduation and makes it easier to use certificates for job applications or further studies abroad. The solution is part of Sisu's add-on modules.
Future and development
How will the Sisu Student Information System develop in the future?
Sisu continues to evolve based on the real needs of higher education institutions. Funidata develops new functionalities together with customers to ensure they meet real-world needs. Thanks to the SaaS model, all improvements are automatically available to all users.
How can higher education institutions influence the development of Sisu?
Higher education institutions take an active role in Sisu’s development through dedicated product and customer groups. These forums allow higher education institutions to bring forward their needs and influence which solutions prioritised for future updates. This ensures that Sisu remains a truly shared and representative solution for the entire higher education sector.