Program Overview

Aalto University Open University

Aalto University Open University offers courses and study modules in technology, economics and business, arts and design, and languages and communication. The courses provided through the Open University are the same as the courses taught in the degree programmes.

What can I study at the Open University?

The Open University gives upper secondary school students the chance to try out university studies in the fields of business, arts and technology. The courses offer a great opportunity to get an inside look at your field of interest and help you plan your future academic course of studies.

• Open University study modules (minors)
• Technology route to degree studies
• Business route to degree studies
• Suitable courses for upper secondary students

Where can upper secondary students find the right course?

The wide variety of fields and courses on offer at the Open University gives you a chance to find your area of interest. Course offerings especially suited to upper secondary students are available from the Open University's course list.

How does one study in practice at the Open University?

Open University offers courses organized by Open University itself or by Aalto University degree programmes. All available courses are listed in the Open University course list. Most of the Open University courses are taught on a daytime on weekdays and some courses are taught on evenings or on Saturdays.

Additional information on studying at the Open University

• Guidelines for study
• Electronic systems used in studying
• Course registration, payments and rules

Other Aalto University studies and events available for upper secondary students

Get to know Aalto University staff, students and study options. Please find information on upcoming events, fairs and webinars.

Open University contact details

For more information on studying in general or specific courses at the Open University, please contact the Open University services and personnel.

Open University course list

Get to know our course selection. The Open University course list includes courses suited to upper secondary students, which are indicated in the menu. They are mostly introductory courses and do not require previous university studies.

Studying at the Open University

Open University courses with contact teaching are given on the Otaniemi campus in Espoo. The campus is conveniently located on the metro line. Online courses are given on electronic learning platforms and require no presence on campus.

Registration, payments and rules

For more information on course registration, payments and rules, please visit the Open University website.

Finnish language courses

Beginner courses in languages are suitable for all and have no prerequisites. You may also take language courses at a higher level if you already have good proficiency. The proficiency level for every language course is indicated in its course description.

Minor studies

You may choose individual courses from the course selection to fit your current situation, or you may study a whole minor. Successful completion of technology or business studies through the Open University route may lead to securing a student place as a university degree student.

Applying to become a degree student

For more information on applying to become a degree student, please visit the Aalto University Admission Services site.