FITech offers selected courses from Finnish universities of technology free of charge. The studies are aimed at Finnish people and permanent residents of Finland.
Studies are organised by Aalto University, LUT University, Tampere University, University of Eastern Finland, University of Jyväskylä, University of Oulu, University of Turku, University of Vaasa and Åbo Akademi University. Also, University of Helsinki offers 5G studies through FITech even though it is not a member of the university network.
The courses are part of the universities’ degree programs, so official study credits are granted for completed courses. In addition, adult students receive a digital badge from FITech for each completed course, which they can add to their LinkedIn profile, for example. Read more about digital badges. The studies are based on each university’s scientific profile and know-how. This way we ensure that the selection of courses is diverse and answers to the needs of students as well as the working life.
We reserve the right to change the course information without prior notice.
Courses from different levels available
Beginner
Beginner courses do not require prior knowledge of the subject, making them suitable for anyone. These courses often serve as introductions to a specific topic, making it easy to continue with more advanced courses on the same subject.
Intermediate
Intermediate courses may have prerequisites, making them suitable for people with previous higher education qualifications or skills acquired through work experience. The intermediate level usually corresponds to the final stage of a bachelor’s degree. Therefore, the courses are also suitable for students nearing the end of their bachelor’s degree.
Advanced
Advanced courses are suitable for experts who are familiar with their field. The purpose of advanced studies is to enable both the development of existing skills and the expansion of expertise into entirely new areas, based on existing knowledge.
Studies for adult learners as well as degree students
Adult learners are people without a valid study right to a Finnish university or university of applied sciences. FITech courses aim for upgrading the skills and competences of those already in the working life. Courses are especially suitable for people who have studied earlier at a university or a university of applied sciences. You can attend the courses even if some time has passed after your earlier studies.
Degree students are students who have a valid study right to a Finnish university or university of applied sciences. Through FITech, they can complement their degree by studying individual courses from other universities of technology in Finland.
Different ways of learning
Most courses are offered entirely online, which makes it easy to study alongside your other life commitments. Many courses can be studied entirely at your own pace, but some may have pre-determined schedules. Please check at the beginning of the course at the latest the course completion practices, such as the schedule for submitting course assignments or if there will be recordings of any remote lectures. These practices vary from course to course and are determined by the teacher responsible for the course.
One method of implementation is blended learning, which includes both independent studies and activities on campus, such as an exam.
Some courses may also be organised entirely as contact teaching. In this case, the course teaching, i.e. lectures, exercises and exams, will be organised on the university campus and it will not be possible to complete the course online.
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