• Open University provides courses from University of Helsinki's many different fields.

• You can study only one course as well as a larger study module. 

• Courses in Swedish and English are available, even though most courses are offered in Finnish. 

• There are no age restrictions. Our youngest student has been only 11 years old and the oldest over 75!

• Completed courses will be entered into the University of Helsinki’s student records. They can later be incorporated into a university degree. 

• Studies completed at the Open University can be used as a basis for applying to degree programmes at most University of Helsinki faculties. More information: Open University route

• Open University students may be eligible for the adult education allowance from the Employment Fund, if they fulfill the relevant criteria. 

• See the course catalogue:

  • Open University studies by degree programme 

  • Open University studies by theme

  • Open online courses or MOOCs 

• Enrolment and fees 

What are online courses like? How do I activate my University of Helsinki user account? Where do I find the link to my course's Moodle learning environment?

Find the answers to these and other questions in the University of Helsinki's Instructions for students. View Open University's instructions by theme: 

• Starting your studies
• During your studies
• Finishing your studies
• Aiming for a degree

• Student services