Open Studies are available to everyone, irrespective of age and educational background. The courses are suitable for you who
want to develop your expertise or the knowledge and skills needed in the world of work
are considering studies at a university of applied sciences and want to be familiarised with your future field of study
want to advance your all-round education in your areas of interest
Courses in Open Studies have the same objectives, contents, requirements, and teachers as the courses in degree programmes. However, you cannot complete the whole degree in Open Studies. In order to complete a degree, you must apply for admission to Jamk’s degree programmes through the national joint application of universities of applied sciences. If you are admitted later, your studies can be credited in a degree at Jamk.
Enrolment and Study Fees
Jamk for Ukraine
Information about different forms of support by Jamk for anyone who has had to flee from Ukraine due to Russia's invasion.
Summer Courses in Open Studies
Summer studies, why not? There are plenty of interesting courses, choose yours!
Aim for Degree Studies through Study Path!
Study enough credits on a study path and apply to degree studies - jump directly to the second study year, often without any entrance exam!
Aim for Master's Degree in Open Studies
Start your path towards a Master's Degree in Open Studies
Online Courses in Open Studies
Our online studies are available anywhere in the world. Studies listed below can be entirely completed remotely. Jump right in!
All courses in Open Studies
Study paths and single courses. Pick your own!
Study abilities and planning
Required study abilities and planning.
Enrolment and fees in Open Studies
Open Studies take place in three semesters: autumn, spring and summer. Read more about enrolment and fees.
Contact us in Open Studies
Contact information of Open Studies.
Student in Open Studies
Welcome to Open Studies! Find important information on studying with us.
Living abroad? Note!
Most of the Open Studies contain contact lessions and require attendance in Jyväskylä, Finland. If you are permanently living abroad, please find out, whether you need a visa or residence permit to stay in Finland. Residence permits are not granted for studies at open universities or open studies. For further information, please visit the website of the Finnish Immigration Service.
