Liberal adult education
Liberal adult education institutions offer studies that develop civic skills and societal knowledge, general education, as well as opportunities to develop knowledge and skills based on personal interests. Enrolment in these courses is open to everyone!
Seinäjoki Adult Education Centre (Kansalaisopisto)
Seinäjoki Adult Education Centre is one of the largest centres of its kind in Finland and offers a wide range of opportunities for hobbies and studies. In addition to leisure‑oriented courses, we also provide qualification‑oriented and vocational‑type training.
For immigrants, we offer, for example:
- Reading and writing skills group
- MOPO project to strengthen basic skills and Finnish language skills for immigrants beyond the integration period
- Evening courses in Finnish
- Multilingual courses on a variety of topics
- Language café
- National language proficiency tests (YKI)
- Study guidance and digital support services
It is also possible to complete a work placement or a work trial with us. Please contact us for more information.
South Ostrobothnia Summer University
South Ostrobothnia Summer University offers professional continuing education as well as university‑level studies open to everyone.
The University for Older Adults’ topical lectures are suitable for everyone, regardless of age.
The Children’s University (ages 6–12) encourages curiosity and questions! Topics range from comics to artificial intelligence and from dinosaurs to robots.