What is an open university?

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 usually no age restrictions or prerequisites for the studies.
• Courses can be taken individually or as part of a broader study module.
• Completed courses will be entered into the University of Helsinki’s student records.
• Please note that you can not complete a university degree at the open university. However, it is possible to include the completed courses in the university degree, if you get the right to study a bachelor's or master's degree later.
• 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:

• See the course catalogue:

• 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 .

Once you have found a course you like, follow the registration instructions. Registration is binding, and places are filled in the order of registration.

Please note that you must identify yourself strongly  to participate in the studies.

1. First, familiarize yourself with the information about the teaching on the course's own pages.
2. Go to register by clicking the registration button on the course page.
3. Make the necessary selections and add the course to your shopping cart. Confirm your choice of teaching group.
4. Proceed to pay for your purchase online.
5. Confirm your registration immediately after the purchase or at the latest within three days.