The Adult Education Centre of the Tampere Region

The courses offered and instructions for registering can be found on the centres’ websites.

Courses are published each semester on the Adult Education Centre of the Tampere Region website. Course publication and registration dates are announced on the website and through other communication channels.

Public lectures are free of charge and open to everyone. No prior registration is required. Some lectures are also available as live streams on the centre’s YouTube channel.

Course fees can be paid during registration on the course website or later via the “My registrations” section or through a payment link before the course begins.

If you register by phone or at the office, a payment link will be sent to your email. This link must be used before the course starts. Once the course has begun, the payment link will be closed. If payment is made after the course start date, a paper invoice will be sent, including an invoicing fee. You may use sports and culture benefits to pay for physical activity courses as well as courses in handicrafts and arts. You can find detailed payment instructions and information about discounts on the website.

Basic education in the arts and the Viita Academy (creative writing program) require separate applications. Application details are announced on the website and through other communication channels.

Adult education centres are open for everyone.

Everyone is welcome to attend the courses regardless of their municipality of residence. More information on the courses can be found in the course descriptions on the course website.

Adult education centres offer possibilities for independent learning and improvement of civic skills. Rather than a qualification, studies at an adult education centre aim for the student’s versatile development, lifelong learning, well-being and active citizenship.

Some adult education centres also organise basic education in the arts in accordance with the national core curriculum. Adult education centres also offer open university courses. Adult education centres are maintained by municipalities, joint municipal authorities, NGOs, foundations or communities by authorisation of the Ministry of Education and Culture. The maintainers make their decisions on the content of the instruction independently. The instruction often focuses on manual skills and pastimes, languages and arts. The instruction is typically provided for groups in the evenings or weekends. The instruction can be organised as contact or distance teaching.