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You can also complete Open University online studies alongside work

Please note that all our Open University studies are taught in Finnish and require good Finnish language skills.

Studying at the Open University gives you the opportunity to take university studies with no age limit and no previous education requirements. The studies are online studies, so you can complete them flexibly wherever you live.

Helsingin aikuisopisto organises Open University studies in cooperation with the universities of Helsinki, Eastern Finland, Turku, Vaasa and Jyväskylä.

Why take Open University studies?

The aim of studying is often to strengthen your skills and develop professionally. With these studies, you can add to your professional skills and, for example, improve your chances when looking for a job or changing careers. The studies also prepare you for university entrance examinations, and through the Open University pathway it is possible to become a degree student.

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Explore the Open University studies at Helsingin aikuisopisto and find studies that suit your goals!