There is JOY in continuous learning

The University of Oulu's continuous learning offerings support you at various stages of your career and during times of transition. Grounded in research, our courses provide opportunities to update and expand your expertise alongside work or other life commitments. Welcome to explore the study offerings!

Our offering

Get to know our current study offer in English. Please note that the courses offered vary from year to year.

Open University

At the Open University, you can study courses that are part of the degree program offerings of the University of Oulu. 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 or familiarize yourself with university studies. You can even aim for becoming a degree student by completing specified open university studies.

Whether you are looking for a new direction in your life, want to strengthen your skills or aim to become a degree student, you are welcome to Open university!

Open university route studies

Did you know that you can apply to be a degree student at the University of Oulu without taking an entrance exam? Explore the Open university route! You will gain experience of the field you are interested in, while also learning academic skills.

Continuous learning

Strengthen your professional skill set and become more competitive in the job market through our continuing education. The training offered by the University of Oulu is always built on the latest research and offers a firm foundation for developing your skills. Most of our training is available to you online, no matter where you are.

Finnish language studies

Come and study Finnish language and culture at the University of Oulu! A good command of the Finnish language and cultural understanding will support you in your daily life and in the Finnish working life.

For companies and organisations

Build the expertise of your organization's experts consistently and for the long-term. We offer versatile training and development solutions for companies and organisations. We are your expert partner in developing and implementing continuous learning solutions.

Contact us

Can't find what you are looking for, or do you still have questions? If so, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to provide you with the answers.