LUMA activities for upper secondary school students

Here you’ll find university courses for high school and vocational students, as well as options for further studies. Looking for teaching materials? Explore our resources! We also host youth camps from time to time – learn more here.

University courses

Universities provide many courses open to all. Here you’ll find options tailored for high school and vocational students. Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Explore the Open University course offerings of the Finnish universities!

Aalto University services for upper secondary school students

Welcome to Aalto University. You can participate in activities, courses, get information, and chat with people from Aalto. Read more about introductory courses and other activities.

Elements of AI: Introduction to AI

What is artificial intelligence? How does it affect your work and life? How will artificial intelligence develop? The course aims to make AI more understandable. Learn the basics of artificial intelligence at your convenience. No programming skills or in-depth knowledge of math needed. The course combines theory with practical exercises and can be completed at your own pace. Jump right in – start the course in the MOOC learning environment.

FITEch

FITech provides diverse ICT study opportunities for high school students and anyone interested. Choose from free beginner to advanced university courses and multiple MOOCs to master ICT basics. FITech is a network of seven leading technical universities in Finland, including Aalto, LUT, Oulu, Tampere, Turku, Åbo Akademi, and Vaasa.

Introduction to Programming

Learn the basics of programming in the popular Python programming language through practical exercises.
Take your first steps into programming with Python. The focus of the course is on programming, and you will learn how to write programs and understand how they work. For example, the basics of algorithms, control structures, subprograms, and object-oriented programming are covered. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn programming. No prior programming experience is required. Read more here.

Space Sustainability

The Space Sustainability MOOC is intended for all interested in space. There are no prerequisites. The course is organized by the Academy of Finland Centre of Excellence in Research of Sustainable Space. The course can be accessed here.

Introduction to Circular Economy

What is the circular economy, why is it needed, and how can it be promoted in practice? With the online course, you get to grips with the basics of the circular economy and explore the opportunities it offers. The online course can be completed at your own pace between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026. Read more about the course here.

Become a STEM teacher

In Finland, STEM subject teachers almost always hold a university degree. In grades 1–6 of basic education, STEM subjects are usually taught by class teachers who have a Master’s degree in Education. In grades 7–9 and at the upper secondary level, the teachers are typically subject teachers with a Master’s degree. Many teacher students also choose to qualify as both class and subject teachers, earning a double qualification. In universities of applied sciences and especially in universities, teachers usually hold a doctoral degree.

Ever wondered what a math PhD student’s day looks like?

Researchers and doctoral students from the University of Helsinki share insights into their work. Watch the English-language video on YouTube.

LUMA activities for upper secondary school students

University courses

Become a STEM teacher

Ever wondered what a math PhD student’s day looks like?

In Finland, STEM teacher education is offered at the following universities

University of Helsinki

University of Eastern Finland

University of Jyväskylä

University of Oulu

Tampere University

University of Turku

Åbo Akademi University