The Open UAS study offering consists of courses that are part of bachelor's and master's degree programmes.Courses are available throughout the year across a wide range of fields, from engineering to healthcare as well as media and culture. You can browse available courses and read course descriptions in the <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/search?organisation=2&amp;search_type=study&amp;study_fields=&amp;education_type=openuas">study search</a>.If you cannot find studies that interest you in the Open UAS offering, explore <a href="https://opinto-opas-ops.tamk.fi/index.php/en/en/en">TAMK's degree programme curricula</a>. If you find suitable courses within a degree programme, email us at avoinamk [at] tuni.fi (avoinamk[at]tuni[dot]fi). We can discuss whether it may be possible for you to join the course.If you need help planning your studies, contact the Open UAS team at avoinamk [at] tuni.fi (avoinamk[at]tuni[dot]fi). For detailed information about programme content, you can also contact TAMK study counsellors, teachers and competence area managers.

What can you study at Open UAS?

Open UAS teaching takes place either alongside degree students or in groups specifically organised for Open UAS students.Some courses are delivered entirely online, while others require attendance on one of TAMK's campuses.The methods of completing studies vary by course. Learning activities may include:<ul><li data-list-item-id="eb39584a2ed1b62ce4c236f56616ac276">lectures</li><li data-list-item-id="e36f39785d8ac78c326eb6162db59f92d">individual or group assignments</li><li data-list-item-id="ed17befa9f9f141a3122e6da1cf008f01">presentations</li><li data-list-item-id="e8bd2559ba4636252f595bfcfb949995e">examinations</li><li data-list-item-id="ec390525d199e26e7d9564cf8539e06c9">learning journals</li></ul>or a combination of these.<a href="https://opiskelijanopas.tuni.fi/en/tamk/studying-0/examinations/electronic-exams">Instructions for taking an electronic Exam examination are available in the Student's Guide.</a>If a course description does not include a detailed timetable, the schedule has not yet been confirmed.

How do you study at Open UAS?

The number of places on Open UAS courses is limited.Places are allocated in order of enrolment unless otherwise stated.Course fees are paid when you enrol through our online registration system.If a group is full, you may join a waiting list. In that case, you will only pay the course fee if you are offered a place. Information about your waiting list status is included in the confirmation email sent immediately after registration. If you are on a waiting list, please check your email daily, as any offer of a place will also be sent by email.For some courses, registration takes place through an electronic application form available on the course page. In these cases, you will be informed by email of the admission decision no later than two weeks before the studies begin. Information about course fees will be sent after the start of the studies.The registration link for each course is available on the relevant course page.<a href="https://elomake.tuni.fi/lomakkeet/29343/lomake.html">If you are enrolling to complete a previously interrupted degree through Open UAS, please use this registration form.</a> Before registering, contact your study counsellor and agree on a plan for completing your remaining studies.

How do I enrol in Open UAS studies?

The maximum fee is €15 per ECTS credit.<ul><li data-list-item-id="ed3652b640e01b91bc9a9ddffd8ee075b">Individual courses cost €15 per ECTS credit.</li><li data-list-item-id="e9d3907aee62b5c0504a9b9f16b54136f">The fee for route studies is €300.</li><li data-list-item-id="eecb7360f7bca58ffca2f867d6e674932">Other predefined study modules cost €15 per ECTS credit (from 1 January 2025 onwards).</li></ul>We charge fees for the first 30 ECTS credits completed within a 12-month period. If you study more than 30 ECTS credits during the year, any additional studies are free of charge.Most fees are paid at the time of enrolment.

How much does it cost to study at Open UAS?

Most students studying for a bachelor's degree at a university of applied sciences have completed upper secondary education. Students studying for a master's degree at a university of applied sciences have completed a bachelor's degree or another suitable higher education qualification.There are no formal educational requirements for Open UAS studies, but succeeding in the studies generally requires skills and competencies equivalent to those gained through upper secondary education.You may also have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills through work experience.Without upper secondary level studies, courses in culture, mathematics and languages may be particularly demanding. In courses within the field of Culture (Music, Media and Arts), the teacher may assess during the first teaching session whether you have sufficient prior knowledge and skills.Courses taught in Finnish require a good command of spoken and written Finnish. Similarly, courses taught in English require a good command of spoken and written English.Basic computer skills are essential for higher education studies. Successful study also requires independence, active participation, and the ability to work responsibly and considerately as part of a group.

What knowledge and skills are required for Open UAS studies?

You can order an electronically signed transcript of records and certificate of study from <a href="https://peppi-student.tuni.fi/group/pakki/tilaukset">Pakki </a>while your Open UAS study right is valid. Log in to Pakki using your TAMK username. The electronic signatures are verified using a certificate issued by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, ensuring the authenticity of the documents. Recipients can easily verify the authenticity and integrity of electronic documents through the validation service.After your Open UAS study right expires, your completed studies will remain available through the<a href="https://opintopolku.fi/oma-opintopolku/"> My Studyinfo service.</a>

Will I receive a certificate for Open UAS studies?

Studies completed through Open UAS can be recognised and credited towards TAMK degree programmes.Credit transfer based on previous studies is not granted to Open UAS students. However, it may be possible to demonstrate previously acquired competence through competence demonstrations.

Can studies completed at Open UAS be recognised as part of a degree?

Enrolment in Open UAS courses is generally binding.Please read the <a href="/en/node/36973?channel=main_site" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="04d7b10e-6c99-4442-a321-710485258d48" data-entity-substitution="canonical">cancellation terms and conditions.</a>

Can I cancel my enrolment?

Do you have further questions? Please contact us at avoinamk [at] tuni.fi (avoinamk[at]tuni[dot]fi)

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