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Open University: MOOC-studies

The massive open online courses (MOOCs) offered by Tampere University are, as the name suggests, open to everyone. You can generally take these MOOCs at your own pace, whenever it suits you best. MOOCs are a great opportunity to see if you are interested in further studies in a particular field of science. If you find yourself keen to learn more, you can later enrol in other courses at Open University or even pursue a degree at Tampere University!

What is a MOOC?

MOOCs are open courses that can be completed entirely online offered to you by our Open University. You may apply for these courses through the Open University’s Admissions Service, and upon completion, the credits you have earned will be added to your academic record. The MOOCs are priced in the same way as other Open University studies.

MOOCs may also include sections published for exploration or self-study, which do not require registration or the right to study.

In the implementation details of the course, you will find a link to the learning environment where you can see the course materials.

Applying for the courses

You can apply for and register in the MOOCs via Open University’s admissions service. There is a direct link to the MOOC application form in the course details, under the “How to Apply” tab.
Detailed instructions on how to complete the course will be sent to you via email after registration.
Application instructions and a link to Open University’s admissions service are also available via the Applying to Open University | Tampere universities (tuni.fi) page.

Tampere University’s MOOC courses

Information on the studies offered in the academic year of 2025-2026 will be updated as more information becomes available. In the meantime, see the studies below and register for the implementations!

Education

Key Concepts of Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) 1 - 5cr, online implementation. Price: €60.
- Period of study: 15 September 2025 - 30 March 2026.
- Registration period: from 8.00 on Wednesday 6 August 2025 to 23.59 on 1 September 2025.

Chemistry

Introduction to Chemistry 3 cr, online implementation. Price: free of charge.
- Period of study: 1 August 2025 – 31 July 2026.
- Registration period: from 8.00 on Friday 1 August 2025 to 23.59 on 31 May 2026.
Introduction to Organic Chemistry 2 cr, online implementation. Price: free of charge.
- Period of study: 1 August 2025 – 31 July 2026.
- Registration period: from 8.00 on Friday 1 August 2025 to 23.59 on 31 May 2026.

Journalism

Social Responsibility in Journalism 5 cr, online implementation. Price: free of charge.
- Period of study: 25 August 2025 – 21 December 2025.
- Registration period: From 8.00 on Wednesday 6 August 2025 to 23.59 on 30 September 2025.

Information technology

Introduction to Human-Technology Interaction 5 cr, English-language implementation. Price: €100.
- Period of study: 3 March 2026 – 31 July 2026.
- Registration period: From 8.00 on Monday 26 January 2026 to 23.59 on 31 May 2026.

Social research

Introduction to Social Research 5 cr, online implementation. Price: free of charge.
- Period of study: 2 March 2026 – 16 May 2026.

This page was updated on 12 August 2026.

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