Master the Technology of Today, for Free

OpenCS is Aalto University's open online platform offering free computer science courses for anyone, anywhere. Whether you're starting your journey in tech or expanding your skills, you'll find high-quality, university-level learning at your fingertips.

Study at your own pace, mostly with no strict deadlines. For learners in Finland, official Aalto credits are available for some of the courses, while everyone worldwide gains valuable, practical knowledge in topics ranging from web development to modern programming languages.

From 1 Jan 2026, only adult learners and students whose home institution is a part of the FITech's new teaching cooperation agreement can receive ECTS credits from FITech courses; others may still take the courses but without credits. For details, see "Who can apply?."

You're in good company

Join tens of thousands of learners from a range of organizations, including...
Åbo Akademi University Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) Helsinki schools Uniarts Helsinki (University of the Arts Helsinki) Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK) Visma Tampere schools City of Helsinki SSKKY (Satakunta Vocational Education) Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) Karelia University of Applied Sciences Åbo Akademi University Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) Helsinki schools Uniarts Helsinki (University of the Arts Helsinki) Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK) Visma Tampere schools City of Helsinki SSKKY (Satakunta Vocational Education) Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) Karelia University of Applied Sciences
University of Jyväskylä Lapland University of Applied Sciences Omnia (Espoo education provider) University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Lahti / EduLahti South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK) Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku AMK) Centria University of Applied Sciences University of Vaasa University of Turku Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) University of Jyväskylä Lapland University of Applied Sciences Omnia (Espoo education provider) University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Lahti / EduLahti South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK) Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku AMK) Centria University of Applied Sciences University of Vaasa University of Turku Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) University of Jyväskylä Lapland University of Applied Sciences Omnia (Espoo education provider) University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Lahti / EduLahti South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK) Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku AMK) Centria University of Applied Sciences University of Vaasa University of Turku Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) University of Jyväskylä Lapland University of Applied Sciences Omnia (Espoo education provider) University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Lahti / EduLahti South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK) Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku AMK) Centria University of Applied Sciences University of Vaasa University of Turku Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)
Laurea University of Applied Sciences Ekky (South Karelia Education) Oulu University of Applied Sciences Kesko Aalto University Yle Nokia Tuxera LAB University of Applied Sciences Jamk University of Applied Sciences Jedu (Vocational School) Laurea University of Applied Sciences Ekky (South Karelia Education) Oulu University of Applied Sciences Kesko Aalto University Yle Nokia Tuxera LAB University of Applied Sciences Jamk University of Applied Sciences Jedu (Vocational School) Laurea University of Applied Sciences Ekky (South Karelia Education) Oulu University of Applied Sciences Kesko Aalto University Yle Nokia Tuxera LAB University of Applied Sciences Jamk University of Applied Sciences Jedu (Vocational School) Laurea University of Applied Sciences Ekky (South Karelia Education) Oulu University of Applied Sciences Kesko Aalto University Yle Nokia Tuxera LAB University of Applied Sciences Jamk University of Applied Sciences Jedu (Vocational School)
ABB Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Tampere University University of Lapland University of Helsinki University of Oulu Espoo schools Raseko (Raisio Region Education) Hanken School of Economics Alma Media Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) ABB Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Tampere University University of Lapland University of Helsinki University of Oulu Espoo schools Raseko (Raisio Region Education) Hanken School of Economics Alma Media Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) ABB Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Tampere University University of Lapland University of Helsinki University of Oulu Espoo schools Raseko (Raisio Region Education) Hanken School of Economics Alma Media Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) ABB Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Tampere University University of Lapland University of Helsinki University of Oulu Espoo schools Raseko (Raisio Region Education) Hanken School of Economics Alma Media Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)

Quick stats (trust us... mostly)

We teach. You flex. Everyone wins.

Loading...

Courses

Choose from a variety of courses designed by instructors at Aalto University.