Apply for our popular online courses on Asia.

The application period for 2016-2017 study year runs from the September 1 to the 30^th.

You have three different course categories to choose from.

First there is The Asian Programme which is an interdisciplinary Bachelor level study programme that provides students basic knowledge of Asia. It is a good introduction to Asia for students whose study or career plans relate to the region. You can either take individual courses or do the complete Asian Programme with 25 credits.

Read more about the Asian programme and instructions how to apply.

Secondly there is the Mini Minor. The Mini Minor is designed for students who prefer to include a small minor in Asian Studies in their degree. Focus on a single theme or region for 10 credits.

Read more about the Mini Minor and instructions how to apply.

Finally there are Master’s Level courses. Master’s level online courses offer advanced knowledge on Asia. Courses focus on political, social, cultural and economic issues of Asian countries.

Read more about the Master’s Level courses and how to apply.

All courses are free of charge for students from Asianet member universities: Aalto University, Lappeenranta University of Technology (only for Autumn 2016 courses), Universities of Jyväskylä, Oulu, Tampere, Turku and Vaasa and the Åbo Akademi University. University of Helsinki becomes a member in the beginning of 2017.

Polytechnic students can also study for free if their school endorses the studies. Courses can also be taken as self-paid studies (á 250€/program). Read more here.

Welcome to study Asia with us!