Changes to tuition fees charged by Tampere University’s Open University
The tuition fees charged by Tampere University’s Open University will change at the beginning of August 2024, when the Open University introduces three pricing categories.
The first category includes studies that are free of charge. These include foundation courses that prepare candidates for admission to university and can lead to direct entry into a degree programme as well as courses supporting studies and introductory courses.
The second category includes basic and intermediate studies as well as other studies. The tuition fee charged for these studies will be €20 per ECTS credit from August onwards.
The third category includes advanced studies, which will be priced at €30 per ECTS credit.
The Open University’s tuition fees will also apply to other fee-based, non-degree studies that are completed at Tampere University.
Changes in pricing are a result of the current Government Programme and the decision made by the Finnish Government
The changes in the Open University’s pricing policy are due to the decision made by the Finnish Government in the spring of 2024 to increase the maximum fee for open university education from €15 to €45 per ECTS credit. The changes in pricing will also affect the fees charged for extending degree completion time and re-enrolment fees, which are set to rise from €35 to €50, effective from 1 January 2025.
The Government’s decision allows universities and universities of applied sciences to charge higher tuition fees that better reflect the costs of providing education. Despite these changes, higher education institutions will have the option to set their open university tuition fees below the established price ceiling of €45 per ECTS credit or even waive them entirely.
Inquiries:
Director, Continuous Learning Services Anne Gustafsson-Pesonen
