Separate study right
You can apply for separate study rights for certain courses at the University of Vaasa. With separate study rights, you can study subjects such as economics, mathematics, information technology, or industrial engineering and management. The study right can be granted for individual courses or broader study modules, up to a maximum of 35 ECTS credits at a time.
With separate study rights, you will participate in the same teaching as degree students. Teaching is usually held on weekdays during the daytime.
How to apply
- Apply for the right to pursue separate studies using the electronic application form during the application period. The application period for studies in the spring semester 2026 from 10 November to 12 December 2025. You can also apply for the free alumni study right for separate studies using the same application form. The Language Centre Linginno has a continuous application process.
- The tuition fee for the academic year 2025-2026 is €20 per ECTS and it is paid before you start your studies. You get the instructions for payment once your application has been approved.
- For less than 20 credits, the right to study is granted for two semesters, for 20-35 credits the right to study is granted for four semesters.
- The number of students is limited and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- By applying for a study right, you agree to comply with timetable and conditions for completing the course.
Course offerings
You can apply for separate study rights for the following courses using the electronic application form during the designated application periods. By clicking on the course name, you will be directed to the Peppi Study Guide, where you can find detailed descriptions of the course format, content, schedule, and any prerequisites. Please read the information in the study guide carefully. Note that to view the course schedules, you must click the blue button at the bottom of the page. Not all course schedules are currently available.
International Business
- JOHT2032 Leading People – 5 ECTS (application period: 4–24 August 2025, course period: 6 September 2025 – 5 November 2025)
- JOHT2005 International Management – 5 ECTS (application period: 4–24 August 2025, course period: 2 September 2025 –2 October 2025)
Accounting and Finance
- LASK3057 Financial Accounting in Practice – 6 ECTS (autumn application period: 4–24 August 2025, course period: 22 September 2025 – 15 January 2026; spring application period: 10 November – 12 December 2025, course period 16 March – 14 August 2026 )
- LASK3068 Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation – 6 ECTS (application period: 10 November – 12 December 2025, course period 23 February 2026 – 31 March 2026)
- LASK3080 International Financial Reporting – 6 ECTS (application period: 10 November – 12 December 2025, course period: 12 January – 20 February 2026)
Business Law
- TOIK3056 Legal Design – 6 ECTS (application period: 10 November – 12 December 2025, course period: 21 April – 7 May 2026)
Economics
- KANS2039 Energy Economics and Sustainable Growth – 5 ECTS (application period: 4–24 August 2025, course period 13 October – 6 November 2025)
Industrial Engineering and Information Systems Science
- TUTA1060 Basic Course in Quality – 5 ECTS (application period: 10 November – 12 December 2025, course period: 19 January – 25 February 2026)
- TUTA2270 Innovative Product Development – 5 ECTS (application period: 4–24 August 2025, course period 21 October 2025 – 11 December 2025)
We also offer courses in Finnish. You can find them on our Finnish website.
Please note that administrative science studies can be found in the Open University's study guide. Language Centre Linginno courses have continuous admission. See also the study offering in Finnish.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Ville Lempola.
