Study voucher for Open UAS studies

Did you miss out on a higher education study place? You might still have a chance to begin your studies. A Study voucher allows you to explore higher education studies free of charge through the Open University of Applied Sciences (Open UAS) and earn credits for your future. Please note that you can use the Study Voucher only for studies offered in Finnish or Swedish.

Am I eligible?

You are eligible for a study voucher if you meet all the following criteria:

You completed your first upper secondary qualification in Finland between 1 December 2025 and 31 July 2028.
You were under the age of 29 when you graduated.
You applied to a higher education institution in the first or second joint application round in the spring or in the joint application round in the autumn. You did not need to take an entrance examination. Submitting an application is sufficient.
You have not been offered or accepted a study place on a degree programme in any of these or previous joint application rounds.

Did you graduate in spring 2026? You did not need to apply in the spring 2026 joint application rounds. You can apply in autumn 2026 or, at the latest, in spring 2027.

If you are eligible, you can check your status and activate your voucher in the Opin.fi service.

What is a study voucher?

A study voucher is a payment method for open higher education studies offered in Finnish or Swedish. You can complete studies worth up to 30 ECTS credits.Registration and payment take place in the Opin.fi service.

The voucher is valid for two years from the publication of the joint application results You can use it at your own pace and in multiple parts. You cannot use the voucher as part-payment for studies that exceed 30 ECTS credits.

How do I get started?

If you meet the eligibility criteria for a study voucher, you can activate your voucher in the Opin.fi service.

First, create an account in the Opin.fi service and activate your voucher. You cannot pay with a study voucher unless you have an Opin.fi account and have activated your voucher.

Once you have activated your voucher, you can register for any of TAMK’s Open UAS studies for which registration is open and that are taught in Finnish or Swedish. Please note that you do not need to use your study voucher to register for free courses.

Why use a study voucher?

Explore your interests

With a study voucher, you can try courses in different fields free of charge without losing your first-time applicant status.

Develop study skills

Experience university-level learning at an applied sciences institution and evaluate if it is the right choice for you, while building your readiness for higher education studies.

Earn credits for your studies

If you are later admitted as a degree student, it may be possible to apply credits from these Open UAS courses toward your degree requirements.

What can I study with a study voucher?

You can use the study voucher to study individual courses or larger study modules (up to 30 ECTS credits in total).

You must register for studies through the Opin.fi service. If a course is not available there, you cannot use the study voucher for it.

Open UAS offerings

All our Open UAS courses are available in the Opin.fi service, and you can use the study voucher for any study module of up to 30 ECTS credits.

Explore open UAS courses (in Finnish)

Open UAS route studies

Do you already know which degree you want to study? In Open UAS route studies, you first complete first-year courses that are part of the degree as an Open UAS student, usually together with degree students. Based on your completed studies, you may later apply to become a degree student without an entrance exam or certificate-based admission. Some Open UAS route study modules consist of 30 ECTS credits and can be fully covered with a study voucher. Open UAS route studies for nursing will be available starting January 2027, so you can save your voucher for registration beginning in December 2026.

Introductory sourses

Introductory courses offer an opportunity to try out studying at TAMK and to explore a field of interest and a related profession. Some introductory courses are free of charge for everyone.

Continuous Learning Guidance

Are you wondering where to start or which option would suit you best? Our free continuous learning guidance helps you understand the opportunities offered by higher education and find a path that suits you, especially when the range of study options feels overwhelming or starting your studies is on your mind.