News about lifewide learning
Learn more about dual-use products and technologies - welcome to the course in spring 2026
Dual-use of products is more relevant now than ever before. A course on dual-use products and technologies is open to anyone interested in the topic.
Start the year with new insights – apply for FITech's spring courses!
Deepen your knowledge with courses from Finnish universities of technology, designed to meet the demands of the working life and help deepen your expertise for free.
Enhance your teaching skills - register now for spring 2026 pedagogical courses
Explore the course selection in spring 2026 and register!
Application period for FITech’s spring courses is approaching – explore the spring 2026 course offering now!
Complement your degree with free courses from Finnish universities of technology, designed to meet the demands of the working life and help deepen your expertise! The application period for degree students starts on December 1st.
Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech
The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of Aalto University. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses.
New funding introduces health technology themes into FITech Network University's course offering
FITech Network University, a network of Finnish universities of technology coordinated by Aalto University, has been granted new funding that expands the network's course offering with themes related to health technology.
Open university courses for spring 2026 have been published!
The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection.
Advancing EDI competences across Europe
CKIR contributed to a European project advancing EDI competences. It created learning materials, organized courses and supported students’ internships.
Apply to EIT RawMaterials Skills for Tomorrow Training Call (Last Cut-Off Day 29 AUG 2025)
This initiative seeks to support the creation of innovative, revenue-generating training programmes that address digital transformation, technological innovation, and strategic workforce needs across the raw materials value chain.
Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech
The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of Aalto University in the autumn of 2025. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses
FITech Network University's new project increases the network’s capabilities in continuous learning
FITech's new FITech FORWARD project aims to develop the member universities’ ability to create offerings of continuous learning and micro-credentials to meet the current skill needs in the field of technology. Besides Aalto University, also Tampere University, University of Oulu, and University of Vaasa are involved in the project.
Summary of the work of the Digivisio 2030 project so far
Started in 2021, the Digivision 2030 project has now reached its halfway point. This news presents the project's achievements and outlines the goals for the second half.
Applications are now open for FITech autumn courses
Apply now for over 160 courses offered by Finnish universities of technology.
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.
Pedagogical training in autumn 2025
See the selection of pedagogical courses at Aalto University in autumn 2025
Changes in Open University Course Fees in Autumn 2025
The course fees for courses at the Open University will increase in autumn 2025. This change applies to courses starting on or after September 1st 2025. You can find the course fees in the course descriptions.
Update your competence or find a completely new direction? Higher education institutions’ new Opin.fi service is now open!
Opin.fi is a collaborative service by Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences, offering a diverse selection of open courses available to everyone.
The joint Finnish Higher Education service, Opin.fi, is now open
Opin.fi is a joint service by Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences, offering a diverse selection of open courses available to everyone. The new platform launched this April, with marketing directed at learners set to begin in May. This spring, it includes participation from 29 Finnish higher education institutions, including Aalto University.
‘Sport is the most important useless thing in the world’
Tero Tiitu, three-time world floorball champion, shared his experiences of combining studies, competitive sport and working life
