Open UAS

At the Open University of Applied Sciences (Open UAS), everyone can study UAS courses, regardless of age and basic education. The studies are suitable for individuals in a wide range of life situations; whether you are having a gap year, want to try studying without having to commit to a whole degree, or want to supplement your education, open UAS is right for you.

Why Open UAS?

Try out studies

The course offering of open UAS consists of courses from our degree programmes. They give you a realistic idea of what studying in TAMK is like.

Earn credits

You earn study credits (ECTS) from Open UAS studies. If you later become a degree student, these credits can often be transferred to your degree.

Affordable courses

The Open UAS studies are subject to a fee. The price is a maximum of 15 € / credit.

Course selection in English

Studying in practice

Work towards becoming a degree student through Open UAS

Route studies

If you already know which field you want to study, you can begin as a route student. After completing the required route studies, you can apply to become a degree student through the separate open route application process.

Open UAS route studies

Introductory courses

An introductory course is the easiest way to explore a degree programme that interests you. The course introduces you to the degree and the related profession.

At the moment, there is one introductory course offered in English:

Introductory course: Me, an Interactive Media Designer?

You can also explore the rest of the selection in Finnish.

Study voucher

If you did not receive a study place in joint application, you may be eligible for a study voucher. The study voucher allows you to explore higher education studies and earn credits free of charge through Open UAS.

Open UAS study options by field

You can take individual courses from the Open UAS course offering or combine courses into a study module that suits your needs. Please note that the mode of study varies, and some courses require you to attend classes on campus during the day. You can find more detailed information on each course page.

View all study options

Culture and languages

Health and Welfare

Society

Teaching and Education

Data Processing and Information Technology

Management, Administration and Economics

Technology and Natural Sciences

Were your degree studies at TAMK left unfinished?

You can complete your missing studies in Open UAS, regardless of the number of credits you are missing. There is a fee for studying in Open UAS.

Read more about completing a degree in Open UAS