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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.
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Current events at the Open University
Are you you under 29 and just graduating from Finnish high school? You may be eligible for a study voucher!
What is open university and what can you study there?
Read more about the open university studies and how to get started.
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.
Official study modules at Open University
At Aalto Open University you can complete study modules
Studying at the Open University
On this page, you'll find detailed information about studying at the Open University.
Open University course list
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Open university news
The study voucher has been introduced – study 30 ECTS credits of Open University courses free of charge
The study voucher is a payment instrument that you can use to pay for open studies in Finnish and Swedish at Finnish higher education institutions.
Open university courses for Autumn 2026 have been published!
The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection.
Aalto offering free education to architects after €260 000 donation
Koulutuksen tavoitteena on täydentää erityisesti arkkitehtialan ammattilaisten osaamista vastaamaan nykypäivän tarpeita.
Aalto participating in study voucher pilot
Study vouchers give young people who have no study place the opportunity to take 30 credits of course at an open university free of charge. With study vouchers, they can explore the various fields of learning at Aalto University by taking open university courses.General news related to studying at the Aalto university
THIS ’N’ THAT Exhibition: Workshop Masters' exhibition until 18.11.2026
School of Arts, Design and Architecture's Workshop Masters’ exhibition showcases the school’s diverse workshop activities and the craftsmanship of the workshop masters.
Unite! Language and Culture Tandems: Learn, Practise, Connect
Learn language and culture with another Unite! student from one of the nine Unite! alliance universities.
Take the campus survey and help us develop the campus
How well does the campus support work and study? Answer the campus survey and share your experience. Movie tickets will be raffled among the respondents.
The due date for the healthcare fee for students in higher education is 15 November.
The due date for the healthcare fee for students in higher education is 15 November. You can pay the fee handily in the OmaKela e-service (available in Finnish and Swedish only).Open University contact details
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