Master-level path studies
As a master-level path student, your aim is to complete either 10 or 15 credits of programme-specific studies at Open University of Applied Sciences, depending on the LAB degree programme in question. After completing the studies with a minimum average of 3, you can apply as a degree student in a separate application.
The next round of English-language master-level path studies will start in August 2026. Registration for path studies starts on 30 July at 8.00 and ends on 3 August 2026 at 23.59.
The path study places will be allocated by lottery among those registered, taken into account the eligibility requirements. The draw will take place after the registration period.
The next round of English-language master-level path studies will start in August 2026. Registration for path studies starts on 30 July at 8.00 and ends on 3 August 2026 at 23.59.
The path study places will be allocated by lottery among those registered, taken into account the eligibility requirements. The draw will take place after the registration period.
Prerequisites
Master-level path students are required to have the same educational background as specified in the selection criteria for the LAB Admission to Master´s programmes. You must provide proof of your education by submitting a copy of your degree diploma. Attach copy of your degree diploma to the registration form.
The two years of work experience required in the selection criteria for the joint application is not required when registering to master-level path studies.
Applicants from non-EU/EEA countries: Please note, that as a path student you are not a degree student and it is therefore not possible to get a long-term student residence permit to Finland on the basis of studying Open UAS path studies. If you're interested in our degree programmes, please check our Admission page.
Registration
Registration takes place in Studyinfo. Once the content descriptions of the path studies have been published, you can access them by clicking on the link to the path study programme of your choice in the table below. You can register for a maximum of three path studies. Path study places will be allocated by lottery among all registrants after the registration period has ended.
English master-level path studies starting in August, 2026
We reserve the right to changes.
| Business | Study places |
| Circular Economy Solutions, online studies, 15 ECTS | 5 study places |
| Master of Business Administration, Business Innovation Culture and Creativity, online studies, 15 ECTS | 5 study places |
| Design and Fine Art | Study places |
| Circular Economy Solutions, online studies, 10 ECTS | 5 study places |
| Health Care and Social Services | Study places |
| Technological Transformation Leadership, online studies, 15 ECTS | 5 study places |
| Technology | Study places |
| Circular Economy Solutions, online studies, 10 ECTS | 5 study places |
| Technological Transformation Leadership, online studies, 10 ECTS | 5 study places |
After the registration period
In master-level path studies, both those who have been awarded a study place and those who have been left in reserve will be notified of the result by email.
You must confirm your study place by paying your autumn semester student fee within 7 days of receiving your acceptance letter. If you do not wish to take up the place offered, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can offer a place to the person who is on reserve.
Student fee
Studying at Open University of Applied Sciences is subject to a fee.
There is a semester-based fee for path studies. The fee is 100 € per semester + VAT 0%. The path studies typically take two semesters to complete, so the all-in-all cost of the path studies is €200 + VAT 0%.
All fees are non-refundable.
Other important information
Goal-oriented studying
Completing the path studies requires a commitment to study. The master-level programmes are designed so that it is possible to study while working. However, there may also be occasional teaching during the day on weekdays. Path students study in the same groups with the degree students.
Unemployment and path studies
If you are unemployed and considering path studies, please contact your local employment services before registering. There are certain preconditions to meet if you wish to receive unemployment benefits while studying.
Former studies
If you have former bachelor-level studies, you can't include them in your path studies. They can be credited, subject to approval, towards your degree AFTER you have been accepted to a degree programme.
Study guidance
Key actors of study guidance are your teacher tutor, course teachers, study counsellors and student services. If you have questions regarding studying at Open UAS in general, please contact avoinamk[@]lab.fi.
Separate application based on open UAS studies
After completing path studies at Open UAS, you can apply for a LAB Degree Programme by separate application based on Open UAS studies.
Students from non-EU/EEA countries
If you are admitted as a Master's degree student after completing path studies (i.e. first-year studies, no additional studies via Open UAS are available), the tuition fee for students from the non-EU/EEA countries is 15000 € for Master’s Degree overall (in one installment, not annually for each academic year).
No scholarships available for Master's degree students.
More information about tuition fee here.