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
Aalto to start e-diploma system in autumn 2025
The electronic degree certificate is an official original document bearing the digital signature of the school dean.
Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies (3cr) coming up
Popular course "Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies" will be organized in Finnish, English and Swedish in the 3rd and 4th period!
Summer School Alum Story: “Any idea is possible within these walls”
Aalto University Summer School alum Judith Gilbrich was impressed with how Aalto University truly lives up to its reputation as a supporter and facilitator of innovation and creativity.
Alum Elina Valtonen: ‘Study broadly everything that interests you’
Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, and alum of the School of Business majoring in financial economics Elina Valtonen would do the same now as she did 20 years ago while studying: she would study a wide range of subjects that interest her and would also boldly venture into areas outside her comfort zone, as that is where the most learning happens.Open University contact details
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Open University course list
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Read more about lifewide learning at the Aalto university
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.
Aalto University Summer School
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.
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