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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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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.
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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.
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.General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Autumn 2026 Finnish courses for international personnel in the metropolitan area universities
Aalto University offers Finnish language study opportunities to its employees in autumn 2026.
Open university courses for Autumn 2026 have been published!
The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection.
Aalto University admitted 2126 new students to BSc programmes taught in Finnish or in Swedish
New students were also selected through the open university pathway and transfer application
All of Aalto in one programme: the new Bachelor’s Programme in Technology, Business and Design starts in 2027
The programme suits curious students with multiple interests. After a shared first year, you'll focus on technology, business or design.Open University contact details
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