University of Oulu Summer Studies

University of Oulu offers studies from various fields of study during summer. You can study single courses or take exams during the summer, and include completed studies in your degree.

University of Oulu Summer Studies

Summer studies are organized outside the regular semester. Faculties and Open University of the University of Oulu organize summer studies in English during the summer 2026.

When attending summer studies organized by the Faculties you must be enrolled in the University of Oulu and register for attendance as follows:

The time period of summer studies and study right required:

  • May-June: register for attendance for Spring term 2026 (valid until 31.7.2026)
  • August-September: register for attendance for Autumn term 2025 (starting from 1.8.2026)
  • May-June and August-September: register for attendance for both Spring and Autumn term 2026

For more information see Annual registration

You must enroll to summer studies and exams organized by the Faculties in Peppi or Tuudo.

Open University Summer Studies

Open university studies and enrollment links are available on JOY, The University of Continuous learning, website. You must enroll to open university studies by using the Continuous learning enrollment service.

The student financial aid for summer

The student financial aid consists of the study grant, housing supplement and student loan. It is possible for you to receive financial aid for the summer months. Student financial aid for summer must be applied for separately.

Please note that summer student financial months will be deducted from the total number of financial aid months available to you, and summer aid months are also taken into account when monitoring your income and study progress. For more information see Kela website

University of Oulu Summer Studies Offering

For more detailed information on studies and enrollment to summer studies or exams, see University of Oulu Summer studies study guide and Open University webpage.