How to study at the Open University

All courses available in English at JYU Open University are studied through distance learning. You can study conveniently from wherever you are! Open University teaching corresponds to university teaching in quality and standard. Please note that you cannot get a diploma or complete an academic degree at the Open University.

  • Questions about your courses, assignments etc.? Contact your course teacher (Open University teaching and guidance personnel) or consult the course's online learning platform for guidance
  • Questions about our policies and practices such as course fees, registrations, cancellations or study certifications? Please contact our Student Service Desk

Distance learning and modes of study

JYUOpen offers flexible online modes of study.

Study requirements for Open University students

Get to know some general requirements for a student looking to study at the Open University.

Academic study skills

Academic study skills website helps you in developing your study skills so that your studies at the university go as smoothly as possible, regardless of your study field.

Submitting assignments and evaluation

Read about how study assignments are evaluated and graded at JYUOpen.

Rules and regulations of the Open University

Approved at the Board Meeting of the Open University of the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ on 11 March 2021.

JYU Open University Regulations

JYU Open University Regulations

General JYU instructions and resources

Curricula

Curricula 2024-2028

IT Instructions and tools for students

User account activation, e-mail, updating personal details, Moodle and Sisu instructions, etc.

University Library

Guidance on finding and using information sources.

Transcript of records

The transcript of records is a document which contains information of the studies you have completed. You can download an electronically signed transcript from Sisu.

Regulations and directives guiding studies

Studies are regulated by national legislation and decisions made by the University.

Using AI-based applications in studies - JYU’s instructions and guidelines

JYU's general guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
Studies at JYU Open University