Fees for Open University and separate studies
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JYU Open University prices its studies at 20 € per study credit, with the exception of free-of-charge studies. Read about the payment options, cancellation policies and more.
Information on study fee policies, payments and debt collection as well as rectification requests for separate studies and Open University studies.
Since 1 January 2025, the registration fee for JYU Open University studies and separate studies is 20 euros per 1 ECTS credit.
Registration for these studies is binding. A payment obligation is created when the student enrols for studies. If there is a specific application and admission process for the studies, the student commits to the studies when accepting the study place.
Study fees are not returned unless the University has to cancel studies, for example, because of low number of students and is unable to offer alternative teaching. Neither will study fees be changed if the student needs to be transferred to a prerequisite course, for instance.
Payment options:
- Credit card
- American Express
- Prepaid Mastercard
JYU Open University courses are provided flexibly through online study. Registration fees do not include any additional expenses such as accommodation and travel.
The fees at the Open University are substantially lower than the full cost of teaching due to Finland's national guidelines and regulations. The Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture provides financial support for open university instruction, whereby study fees are max. 20 euros per study credit across different education providers.
JYU Open University also offers some of its studies free of charge.
Paying study fees for separate studies
When registering for separate studies directly via the ILPO portal, the study fee is paid online upon registration. Payment is made as part of the registration process.
For some studies provided by faculties and the Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication (Movi), you should apply for a separate study right using a specific form. When applying for a separate study right, the fee is invoiced upon granting the study right.
Once you have registered and paid the fee, the registration is binding.
As you confirm your registration, you accept the terms of cancellation concerning registration to studies in the Open University of the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥.
The Open University withholds the right to cancel the course if the minimum student limit is not reached by the end of registration period. If the Open University has to cancel a course because of too few registered students, the paid study fee will be refunded in full.
JYU work community members are welcome to study at the Open University of the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ free of charge. In addition to employees, this applies to grant researchers as well.
The benefit applies to the entire course offering of the JYU Open University both in English and Finnish.
To access the discount, sign up for the course and select Bill as the payment method for the study fee. Then fill in the to get the 100 percent discount. You do not need to pay the invoice, as the Continuous Learning team will nullify the invoice issued.
