Studying at the Open University
On this page, you'll find detailed information about studying at the Open University.
Aalto University Open University
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Aalto University Open University
Open University courses are open to everyone regardless of background or age. Open University offers individual courses in Business, Technology, Languages, and Art and Design.
Students are admitted to individual courses in the order of registration. Please check the deadlines for registration in the course descriptions
Open University course list
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What is open university and what can you study there?
Read more about the open university studies and how to get started.
Interested in Open University studies?
The Open University is for everyone. You can attend courses regardless of your age or background. You can take individual courses or complete an entire study module.
Quick guide to studying at the Open University
Read here how your studies at the Open University will proceed, from choosing your course to receiving your final grade.
Studying Finnish language
Aalto University Open University offers Finnish language courses which are equivalent to the Finnish courses taught at Aalto University Language Centre.
Minor studies
At Aalto Open University you can complete minor studies
Open university news
Open university courses for spring 2025 have been published!
The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection.
Open university courses for Autumn 2024 have been published!
The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection.
South Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation and Aalto University Lifewide Learning exchange experiences on lifelong education
The Aalto University Lifewide Learning team were honoured to host the South Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation on Aalto University campus in May 2024.
Open university courses for summer 2024 have been published!
Most of the open university courses for summer have been added to our course selection.General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Student-driven projects to become Campus Sustainability Champions
This year, two student-led projects were selected as Campus Sustainability Champions. The awards were presented at the annual ACRE Day on 9 October 2024.
Open university courses for spring 2025 have been published!
The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection.
Practice your languages with the Unite! Language Tandems
Learn languages with another student from one of the nine Unite! alliance universities.
The first Tähtitiistai took place in Marsio – watch the recording of the event and join the next lectures!
The first Tähtitiistai was held on October 8 in the cinema of the Marsio building, the first lecture drew crowds in large numbers to the venue. Didn't get to follow the lecture? No worries! Watch the recording of the event online.Open University contact details
Click here for contact details for Open University services and personnel.
Open University course list
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Lifewide Learning
Aalto University Lifewide Learning helps you develop your skills in an ever-changing environment.
FITech Network University
Study courses organised by Finnish universities of technology free of charge. Courses are aimed at all Finns and permanent residents of Finland.
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Aalto University Summer School offers high quality academic summer courses and programs at Aalto University.
Non-degree studies, Exchange Studies, Studies under the flexible study right agreement (JOO)
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