Open University - your partner in learning

Experience the joy of learning at the Open University, where you can find a diverse range of courses from several disciplines. Open university studies are suitable for everyone regardless of age or prior education. On this page you will find basic information about Open university studies and study practices.

Welcome to study at the Open University!

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Welcome to the Open University

Open University studies are available for all regardless of one's age or prior education. At the Open University you can supplement your working life skills and knowledge by completing, or just familiarize yourself with university studies. You can even aim for becoming a degree student by completing specified open university studies.

At the Open University you can

  • supplement your working life skills
  • get to know the interesting studies in the fields of University of Oulu
  • study as a hobby and for your own joy
  • aim for a degree by completing open university route studies

JOY Course Offering

Open University Summer Studies

The Open University route

The Open University Route offers you the possibility to become a degree student at the University of Oulu. By completing open university studies defined by the degree programme in question you are eligible to to apply, and can be selected for the degree programme. However, completing open university studies does not automatically entitle an applicant to receive a study place.

If you got interested take a closer look on the admission criteria in Studyinfo.fi. Next application period for International Programmes will take place on 8-22 January 2025 for studies starting in autumn 2025. Applications are made online at studyinfo.fi

For more information on admissions, please visit University of Oulu Admissions and Studyinfo.fi

Studying

Before enrolling in Open University studies, please take a closer look at our study guidelines for the Open University students.

For Open University students

Do you want to know more for example about study fees, cancellations and study rights? Read more at the Open University Study Instructions

Study related practises and instructions