Open UAS
Path studies
With path studies, progress purposefully towards a degree at Laurea’s Open UAS.
Path studies are available for Bachelor (AMK) and Master (YAMK) degree programmes.
Step onto the path toward a degree
Path studies are an alternative route into Laurea’s degree programs. In path studies you begin higher education studies in the Open UAS as part of a degree student group and progress purposefully towards a Bachelor’s degree program (AMK) or a Master’s degree program (YAMK). After path studies you can apply to become a degree student at Laurea in a separate application and continue to graduation with the familiar group. All path studies you have completed are accepted as a part of the degree, which speeds up your graduation.
Path studies are intended for those who want to move determinedly towards a degree and are ready to commit to goal-oriented full-time study. The studies are content-wise and in terms of requirements part of Laurea’s degree education.
Next, step onto your own path and choose the alternative route toward a degree that suits you. See detailed application instructions and targets on the Bachelor’s Degree Path Studies and Master’s Degree Path Studies pages.
Path studies for Bachelor’s degree programs
The studies are open to everyone regardless of educational background or age. The scope of the path studies is 60 credits. In bachelor’s degree path studies you mainly complete the first academic year’s studies as part of the degree students’ group.
AMK path studies are suitable for you if
- you are aiming for a Bachelor’s degree program
- you are ready to study higher education full-time
- you want to progress purposefully towards Bachelor’s degree through the Open UAS.
Path studies for Master’s degree programs
Master’s degree path studies consist of the core competence studies of the master’s degree and require advanced higher education study skills. The scope of master’s degree path studies is 30 credits and the studies take place together with degree students.
Master’s degree path studies are suitable for you if
- you are aiming for a Master’s degree program
- you have a suitable bachelor or other higher education degree
- you want to progress purposefully toward a master’s degree through the Open UAS.
Frequently asked questions about path studies
How do I apply to path studies?
There are separate application periods and selection methods for path studies, which are detailed on the Bachelor’s Degree Path Studies and Master’s Degree Path Studies pages.
Where can I see which programs or groups have path study places?
As a rule, path study places are available in the same programs and groups that are in the joint application for the same semester. You can see the exact application targets by semester on the Bachelor’s Degree Path Studies and Master’s Degree Path Studies pages.
Which courses do I need to choose for path studies and do I have to enroll in them?
As a path student you study with the degree group and at the same pace the core competence studies of the program. As a path student you are added automatically to the first semester courses after you have been selected as a path student. After the first semester, studies are planned together with your teacher tutor during the path studies and you enroll yourself for the second semester courses.
Can I receive study grant or other study-related social benefits for path studies?
Path studies are Open UAS studies, for which you cannot receive Kela’s study grant or other study-related social benefits such as student housing, Kela meal compensation or travel discounts. Path students may dine at Laurea’s campus restaurants at staff prices by showing a study certificate at the restaurant cashier. You can request a study certificate from Laurea’s student services.
For other benefits, such as studying while receiving unemployment benefit, it is advisable to contact your local TE services. It is a good idea to verify the eligibility conditions for the support in advance before the start of path studies.
Can I pay the path study fee (400 euros) in installments or get more time to pay it?
The path study fee must be paid in a single installment when accepting the path study place by the deadline and no extension for payment can be granted.