Open programming and database courses – training for those receiving temporary protection | 5–28 cr

These Open programming and database courses are provided in cooperation between Turku University of Applied Sciences and the University of Turku. 

This training provides you with the opportunity to complete 5–28 ECTS credits of programming and database courses. The studies are first-year studies of a bachelor’s degree programme in ICT. You can enroll on only one course or several, depending on your own needs and interests.

These studies are intended for those receiving temporary protection in Finland, but anyone with an ability to study in English at a higher education level is welcome. The studies require knowledge of English at proficiency level B1 or above.

After completing the courses you select, you will receive a transcript of records from both institutions, and a separate certificate or diploma of the courses you have completed. The studies can later be recognized and included in higher education studies in either Finland or abroad. The certificate is also an excellent way to demonstrate your expertise in programming to future employers.

The training is funded by Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland. All courses in the programme are free of charge. 

Curriculum (in total. 5 - 28 ECTS credits)

Spring semester 2023

Fundamentals of Programming | 5 ECTS credits
See course details in University of Turku study guide.

• Starting time: 27.3.2023 
• Fundamentals of Programming is an open programming course intended for anyone interested in programming. The course provides the fundamentals of programming with the Python programming language, and no previous experience is required.
• The entire course can be completed virtually - no onsite attendance is required.

Design and Use of Relational Databases | 5 ECTS credits
See course details in Turku UAS study guide.

• Starting time: 15.5.2023, course available until 31.7.2023.
• Enrolment open until 15.6.2023
• Database thinking and the principles of data management from a quality perspective.
• The entire course can be completed virtually - no onsite attendance is required. 

Autumn semester 2023

Preliminary course list, more information TBA.

• Fundamentals of Programming 5 ECTS credits
• Databases 5 ECTS credits
• Basics of Programming - Exercise (2 ECTS credits)
• Tools for Programming (1 ECTS credits)
• Basics of Object-Oriented Programming (5 ECTS credits)
• Advanced Course in Object Oriented Programming (5 ECTS credits)
• Web Programming (5 ECTS credits)

Programme details

Extent and duration: 5-28 cr, 8+8 weeks

Starting date: 27.3.2023

Price: The courses are free of charge for all participants.

Enrolment for Design and Use of Relational Databases is now open. Please enroll by clicking the link below.

If you have trouble with enrolling, please contact Open UAS at avoinamk@turkuamk.fi.

Enrolment details for future courses will be added here later.