Studying at the Open University
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Explore the Open University's courses for summer 2026
Registration for courses starting at the beginning of the summer opens on 23 March, but you can already browse what’s available.
Aalto lifewide learning enhanced its impact in 2025
The numbers of participants, courses, and completed study credits increased compared to the previous year.
“Listening and meeting people matters”
Having built a long career in the retail sector, Sampo Päällysaho decided to update his skills through Open University, as retail management increasingly requires understanding of different topics.There was a disruption in Sisu that affected Open University registrations
The registration system in Sisu experienced a disruption on the morning of 8 December. The disruption has now been resolved.General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Free of charge article copies for Aalto students (pilot)
Aalto University’s interlibrary loan service is running a pilot that allows Aalto students to order article copies free of charge for their own study or research use. The pilot runs from 1 March to 1 September 2026.
Strong interest in Aalto University’s bachelor’s programmes continues
A total of 15,184 applicants applied to Aalto University’s Finnish- and Swedish-language bachelor’s programmes in technology, business and arts. The number of applicants continued to grow compared to last year.
Apply Now: Study Geothermal Energy in Italy This Summer
Take this course and combine online learning with an on-site experience in Italy.
New spaces for self-study
There are independent study spaces available in almost all campus buildings.Open University contact details
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The world needs brave thinkers and doers. That is why at Aalto University we educate the changemakers of tomorrow, both through our degree programmes and our Open University.
Aalto is where science and art meet technology and business to solve the challenges our society and planet are facing – join us in being A! Sign of Change.
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