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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Open university: Basic Studies in Special Education, 2025-2026

Open university
smart for good
Credits:
25 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Teaching, education and psychology
Teaching format:
Distance teaching, Independent learning, Online teaching
Price:
375 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Deepen your understanding of individual development and special support needs!

Special education is a field of study focused on high-quality international research and education related to the upbringing and education of children, young people, and adults who require support. Key topics include learning difficulties and their underlying factors, as well as the significance of the functional and learning environment for individual learning, growth, and development. The studies delve into the special educational foundation of upbringing and teaching, its societal role, and the importance of special education at different stages of life.

The studies are open to anyone interested in these themes, including teachers, counselors, coaches, social workers, or people aspiring for a career in these roles.

Please note that the basic studies in special education do not give official qualification to work as a special education teacher in Finland.

The basic studies consist of the following courses:

The studies can be completed online. Further information can be found from the course-specific links above or in the Peppi study guide.

Students can complete the courses in any order.

More information, e.g. study methods, schedules and course registration periods, can be found on each course page.

On this page, you can register to all five courses at once for a total cost of 375€ (15€/ECTS credit point). This registration option is available until 1.10.2025. Alternatively, you may register for one course at a time with a price of 20€/ECTS credit point. Please note that if you already have registered for an individual course, you cannot register for the full study module.

The study right for the study module is valid for the academic year 2025-2026. However, please note that each course has its own schedule and courses are available either in the autumn or spring semester. Please check the individual course schedules before registering.

Join our English-language info on August 27th at 4 pm about open university studies and learn more!

The study fee is 20 euros per ECTS credit for individual study units. The study fee is paid at registration.

Please find more information: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi)

By paying the study fee, the student receives a temporary right to study that entitles them to attend a particular course. The right to study is course-specific, and is required to complete the course as specified in the syllabus for the term, covering both teaching and course exams. If the course is continuously open for registration, the maximum time to complete the course is from 1 August to 31 July for that academic year.

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Register for studies

Please note that if you cannot use the Suomi.fi e-identification, you must contact our academic affairs coordinator to register. If you can use the Suomi.fi identification, proceed with the instructions below.

By using the registration link on this page, you can register to all five courses at once for a total cost of 375€ (15€/ECTS credit point). This registration option is available until 1.10.2025. Alternatively, you may register for one course at a time with a price of 20€/ECTS credit point. Please note that if you already have registered for an individual course, you cannot register for the full study module. 

Registration guide: 


I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to our registration service with the study unit already selected. You can add several study units to your study cart before you continue.

II Proceed to identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal information to the registration form, confirm your registration and pay the study fees. If you cannot use the Suomi.fi service, please contact our academic affairs coordinator, their information can be found below.

Please note that the registration is binding. For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).

III Your registration will typically be processed in 2-5 working days. During peak registration periods, this may take up to 10 days. After this period, you will get an automatic message which includes a link to the starting instructions. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.

 

If you do not have a UEF username, you will also get instructions for activating one. Access rights will be added to your username when your study right begins.

If you can’t find these messages, remember to check your email’s trash folder. 

Registration starts:
2025-08-07 09:00
Registration ends:
2025-10-01 23:59
Registration

More information about education

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Vikla, Sanna

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504666591

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Airaksinen, Iina

Academic Affairs Coordinator

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504649747