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

Quick stats (trust us... mostly)

Helping you debug your code, not your life choices.

Loading...

Courses

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