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
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What is open university and what can you study there?
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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 2024 have been published
Registration for courses starting in spring starts on 11th of December.
New organisation and service pages created for Aalto Lifewide Learning
The lifewide learning service pages are targeted especially for teaching staff.
Visual identity tweaked for better accessibility, new platform brand.aalto.fi
Colours are brighter to work better in digital channels. New open-source fonts Inter and Besley replace the licensed ones. Brand.aalto.fi comprises brand-related info and assets.
Open university courses for autumn 2023 have been published!
Open university offers courses in the fields of technology, business, and arts.General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Veera Repka: It's easy to get immersed in the Otaniemi bubble
'If someone were to walk in my shoes in the same way at the beginning of the studies, I would hope that they would not try to achieve everything right away. You can give yourself time and work through things on your own.'
MyCourses maintenance break 21 December 2023 at 9.00-17.00
MyCourses maintenance break on 21 December 2023 from 9.00 to 17.00. During this break service is not in use.
10 Questions to Alumnus Savannah Vize - CS Design
CS Design alumnus Savannah Vize shares her experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.
10 Questions to Alumnus Savannah Vize - CS Design
CS Design alumnus Savannah Vize shares his experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.Open University contact details
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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)
Aalto University believes that education must offer more possibilities than ready-made solutions.
