What is a study voucher?
A study voucher is a means of payment for open higher education studies worth 30 credits for young people who have graduated from upper secondary education. The studies for which the study voucher is used can include individual study courses or, for example, basic studies lasting a whole year. The voucher is valid for two years and can be used either in smaller parts or in full at once.
How can I get a study voucher?
You can receive a study voucher in August 2026 if:
- you have completed your first upper secondary education (baccalaureate, vocational basic qualification or vocational qualification) after 1 December 2025
- you were under 29 years old on the day of graduation
- you applied in the spring 2026 joint application, but you did not receive or did not accept a university place
What studies can I complete with a study voucher at Helsinki Adult Education Centre in the academic year 2026–2027?
At Helsinki Adult Education Centre, you can complete the following Open University studies with a study voucher:
In addition, if you wish, you can study another 5 credits at other open universities.
How do I activate my study voucher?
- Register for the above-mentioned studies on time. In the Helsinki Adult Education Institute's online course shop and select a student voucher (€0) as payment.
- Activate your study voucher In the Opin.fi service From 5.8.2026 July XNUMX.
- Please wait patiently. We will send you more detailed instructions for registering for university studies at the beginning of August.
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Discover the Open University study offerings at Helsinki Adult Education Institute
In the academic year 2026–2027, Helsinki Adult Education Centre offers studies in, among others, business, nutrition, and social and health sciences. Note! You can only use the study voucher with us for the studies mentioned above.