Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Portuguese

Languages in open university: Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese. Also, from 2025-2026 onwards, you can study Spanish directly at Lingua, the Center for Languages and Communication of the University of Oulu

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The bachelor’s and master’s degree students at the University of Oulu may complete language courses as open university studies and include them as part of their degree.

See the courses offered at

the Summer University of Northern Ostrobothnia. (Pohjois-Pohjanmaan kesäyliopisto)

This link goes to a Finnish site. The language of instruction is most often Finnish. The target language is also used, especially in the more advanced courses.

Spanish course offering at Lingua

Spoken by over 500 million people across the world, Spanish is one of the most widely used languages today. As the official language in 21 countries and an important language in international organizations and global business, Spanish opens doors to diverse cultures and experiences.

At the Center for Languages and Communication of the University of Oulu, you now have the opportunity to begin your journey into the Spanish language, whether you are learning for travel, work, or personal enrichment.