Studying at the Open University
On this page, you'll find detailed information about studying at the Open University.
New student?
A warm welcome to a research trip into the academic world! Get started by reading the first-time instructions:
Aalto University Open University
Open University courses are open to everyone regardless of background or age. Open University offers individual courses in Business, Technology, Languages, and Art and Design.
Students are admitted to individual courses in the order of registration. Please check the deadlines for registration in the course descriptions
Open University course list
Get to know our course selection
What is open university and what can you study there?
Read more about the open university studies and how to get started.
Interested in Open University studies?
The Open University is for everyone. You can attend courses regardless of your age or background. You can take individual courses or complete an entire study module.
Quick guide to studying at the Open University
Read here how your studies at the Open University will proceed, from choosing your course to receiving your final grade.
Studying Finnish language
Aalto University Open University offers Finnish language courses which are equivalent to the Finnish courses taught at Aalto University Language Centre.
Minor studies
At Aalto Open University you can complete minor studies
Open university news
Open university courses for spring 2026 have been published!
The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection.
Aalto developing a multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme – students to choose their major during their studies
Set to launch in autumn of 2027, the new multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme will combine science & technology, business, and arts & design
Open university courses for Autumn 2025 have been published!
The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection.
Changes to the Registration and Cancellation Rules for the Open University Starting Autumn 2025
The new registration and cancellation rules will come into effect in the autumn semester of 2025. In the future, you will be able to request a transfer of your course registration to another course.General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Hitesh Monga shaped his path in Aalto from a summer intern to a master’s graduate
Hitesh Monga, graduate from Communication Engineering master's major, shares the path that lead him and beyond
Alum Nina Zhao: Curiosity has taken me far
Nina Zhao has graduated from the master's program in Global Management, and she currently works at EY People Advisory Services in New York.
Support for the transition to working life and insights into one's own skills
Participants of the latest mentoring programme Inka Vettenranta and Marek Hudeček share their mentoring experiences.
Ten nameless meeting rooms – Suggest a name!
Propose name suggestions for meeting rooms themed around time and seasons.Open University contact details
Click here for contact details for Open University services and personnel.
Open University course list
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