University of Helsinki University of Helsinki - University of the Third Age
 
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P.O.Box 9, FI-00014 University of Helsinki

General principles

The activity of the University of the Third Age is based on the following principles:

  • Lifelong learning One learns through one's whole life - also after the active working period is over. Coping with our rapidly changing environment sets endless challenges for the members of society. For that reason it is important that continuous learning and self development is enabled for people of all ages.
  • An integral part of the University of Helsinki University of the Third Age offers academic education. It is connected to the University of Helsinki also through its organization. It reflects the original concept of university: studying is important also for its own sake. Credits are not pursued. People gather together to study to open up the scope of their thinking, to develop their personality and to get tools to comprehend the world outside.
  • Cooperative planning At the University of the Third Age, the curriculum is planned together with the students. Thus the students influence the contents and the arrangements of the tuition.