Open higher education
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (Jamk) and the Open University of the University of Jyväskylä jointly offer open higher education in Äänekoski. The city of Äänekoski supports the studies of its citizens by awarding open university scholarships. In addition, young people aged 18–29 who have moved from Äänekoski to study elsewhere are entitled to an annual study scholarship of 350 euros, if they keep Äänekoski as their home municipality.
Are you thinking about acquiring new knowledge and skills? Would you like to apply for university studies, but would not like to study the entire degree - at least not right away. Would you like to talk about your own plans and receive quality guidance? Open higher education could be just the right option for you! The universities of Jyväskylä offer plenty of opportunities to update your skills, also via the Internet.
The city of Äänekoski supports the studies of the municipal open higher education institution
The amount of the scholarship awarded by the city of Äänekoski per credit is in accordance with the charge of an open university or an open university of applied sciences, but no more than 15 euros/credit.
The studies must be open university or open university of applied sciences offered by a university or university of applied sciences operating in Finland and under public supervision.
- Only credits completed during the calendar year are taken into account (maximum 10 credits per student).
- The applicant must submit an official transcript or study certificate, which shows the completed credits.
- The applicant must submit a receipt showing the course fee. The application/proof of payment must state how many study credits the paid fee includes.
- The stipend is only awarded to students from the town of Annokos. People from Äänekoski are those whose place of residence was Äänekoski on 31.12.2024 December XNUMX.
The application takes place electronically through strong identification. Applications are processed twice a year; in June and January. Application period 1.1. - 31.12.2025 (eligible studies for which the completion date is from 1.1. to 31.12.2025). Applications received by 31.5.2025 May 2025 will be processed and compensation paid in June 1.6. Applications received from 31.12.2025 June to 2026 December XNUMX will be processed in January XNUMX.
Study grant
In addition, young people aged 18–29 who have moved from Äänekoski to study elsewhere are entitled to an annual study scholarship of 350 euros, if they keep Äänekoski as their home municipality. For the spring application, the student's municipality of residence must be Äänekoski already before the turn of the year. Read more from the city's website here.
For more information:
Financial manager
Tapani Hämäläinen
0400 115 256
tapani.hamalainen@aanekoski.fi
Office secretary
Tanja Rämä
0400 115 540
tanja.rama@aanekoski.fi
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University studies open to everyone - flexibly
Open university studies are open to everyone, regardless of age and basic education. The studies are part of the university and university of applied sciences degrees, so if you later continue to graduate education, you can apply for the studies to be included in your degree.
The studies are carried out in such a way that you can study alongside work or other studies, for example. Part of the study takes place online. Studying includes, for example, familiarization with the study materials and various study tasks alone or together.
Open university of applied sciences of Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences
Study offer and registration www.jamk.fi/avoin
Book your own tutoring session https://www.jamk.fi/fi/hae-opiskelemaan/avoin-ammattikorkeakoulu/ota-yhteytta-avoimeen
Subscribe to the newsletter https://www.jamk.fi/fi/jamk/ajankohtaista-jamkissa/tilaa-jamkin-uutiskirje
Open University of the University of Jyväskylä
Open University of the University of Jyväskylä avoin.jyu.fi
Guidance events of the Open University (information sessions in various fields and personal guidance) https://www.jyu.fi/fi/avoin-yliopisto/avoimen-yliopiston-ohjaustapahtumat
Subscribe https://www.jyu.fi/fi/avoin-yliopisto/tilaa-avoimen-yliopiston-uutiskirje
Tuition fees and registration
The tuition fee in 2024 is max. 15 euros per credit and in 2025 max. 20 euros per credit. You can register via the study offer links.
Study experiences of Äänekoski residents
Jere studied electrical and automation engineering at Äänekoski
Education, Mari Koistinen: Working together and the support of the group are the most important
Education, Teresa Palmroos: "Studying as an adult is wonderful!"
