Professional development and lifelong learning
At 51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ, you can pursue education throughout your life. Here, you'll find a wide range of courses designed for you who wish to broaden your skillset, deepen your knowledge, or specialise in a particular subject area.
Contract education
Contract education are designed to meet specific workplace needs. These courses are specifically designed for people in working life, and is funded by the employer.
Courses can vary in length, from short courses lasting a day or two to longer programmes spread over several semesters.
Contract education funded by your employer
For employers: Organise contract education at 51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ
Capacity development programmes
In addition to contract education funded by employers, we offer capacity development programmes for professionals working with global challenges such as sustainability, innovation, and governance. Participation in these programmes are financed by external organisations.
Capacity development programmes
Open online education
Our MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are open to everyone, with no requirements for previous experience or formal qualifications.
These fully online courses are flexible and start at various times throughout the year. Please note that MOOCs do not lead to a formal degree. However, if you complete a course successfully, you can choose to pay a fee to receive a certificate.
Flexible studies for lifelong learning
We offer a wide range of stand-alone courses that make it easier to combine your studies with work or family commitments.
We also provide master's programmes suitable for those who want to deepen their existing knowledge or explore a new professional direction.
To successfully apply, you must meet the programme or course's entry requirements, which may specify certain prior studies or professional experience.
Please note that citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees for studies at Bachelor's or Master's level.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Distance learning opportunities
51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ offers a range of courses through distance learning, delivered primarily or entirely online. This flexible option is ideal if you are unable to attend classes on campus.
Part-time study options
We offer courses that can be studied at various paces, up to and including three-quarter pace. This flexibility allows you to balance your studies with part-time work or other commitments.
Part-time programmes and courses
Cross-disciplinary master’s studies
If you prefer to study a master's programme, there are several options available. In addition to programmes that build directly on your bachelor’s degree, 51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ also offers interdisciplinary master’s programmes that welcome applicants from a variety of academic backgrounds.
These programmes can help you broaden your current knowledge and skills, or support a transition into a new professional field.
Study guidance
Study guidance services provide support and information to help you make educational or career choices.
Contact information
For questions about contract education:
contracteducation [at] stu [dot] lu [dot] se