Metropolia University
Shape Your Future at Finland’s Leading University of Applied Sciences.
Metropolia University
Metropolia – Finland’s largest University of Applied Sciences, educates future professionals in the fields of Business, Culture, Health Care, Social Services and Technology. Metropolia is a community of 18,000 students, more than 1,000 experts and a vast partner network. In Metropolia, people and worlds meet to create insight, expertise and well-being. Metropolia offers 85 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, 25 of them taught fully in English.
Established in 2007
- Finland’s largest University of Applied Sciences with vibrant, international student community.
- Top-ranked for quality of teaching in business degree programmes among all Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences.
- The most versatile and extensive educational offering in Health Care, Social Services, and Technology.
- Strong global partnerships with over 350 institutions and active participation in EU mobility and research programmes.
- Practice-led innovation and learning, driven by Metropolia’s four multidisciplinary innovation hubs.
- Recognised for sustainable impact, with a national quality label and active involvement in global climate and smart city initiatives.
- Centrally located campuses in Helsinki, offering access to industry, innovation and cultural opportunities.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
Explore a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and specialised programmes designed to build industry-ready skills, foster innovation, and prepare you for global career opportunities.
Popular Courses
Choose from internationally recognised bachelor’s programmes that combine academic excellence, practical learning,
and industry exposure to build a strong foundation for your future.
| Course Name (Degree) | Eligibility | Programme Description and Career Prospects (CP) |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Game Art (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme focused on 3D art production for the games industry, covering character and environment art, texturing, animation fundamentals and real-time game engines (Unreal/Unity), taught alongside Metropolia's wider games and XR ecosystem in Helsinki. CP: 3D artist, character/environment artist, texture artist, games industry art production roles. |
| Automotive Electrics (Bachelor of Engineering) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's degree covering vehicle electrical and electronic systems, diagnostics, hybrid and electric vehicle technology, and automotive software, with strong workshop and laboratory practice. CP: Automotive electrics engineer, EV/hybrid systems specialist, vehicle diagnostics engineer, automotive industry technical roles. |
| Civil Engineering and Building Services (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme in civil and building services engineering covering structural design, building technology, HVAC and building automation systems, with an emphasis on sustainable construction practice. CP: Civil engineer, building services engineer, HVAC designer, construction project engineer. |
| Construction Information Technology (Bachelor of Engineering) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme combining construction engineering fundamentals with digital construction technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital twins and construction data management. CP: BIM specialist, construction IT coordinator, digital construction engineer, project engineer. |
| Construction Site Management (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme preparing site managers and supervisors for construction projects, covering site planning, scheduling, cost control, quality and safety management. CP: Construction site manager, site supervisor, construction project coordinator. |
| Electronics (Bachelor of Engineering) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's degree in electronics engineering covering circuit design, embedded systems, signal processing and IoT device development, with hands-on laboratory work. CP: Electronics design engineer, embedded systems developer, hardware engineer, IoT developer. |
| Game Design (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme in game design covering game mechanics, level design, narrative design and production, with project-based studio learning in collaboration with the games industry. CP: Game designer, level designer, narrative designer, game producer. |
| Industrial Management (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme combining engineering fundamentals with production, supply chain and quality management, preparing graduates for technical management roles in industry. CP: Production planner, quality engineer, supply chain coordinator, industrial management trainee. |
| Information Technology (Bachelor of Engineering) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's degree in information technology with tracks in software engineering, cyber security, artificial intelligence and cloud computing, delivered through project-based learning. CP: Software developer, cyber security specialist, cloud engineer, IT consultant. |
| Information Technology (online) (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Fully online delivery of the Information Technology Bachelor's degree, aimed at learners who need flexible, location-independent study while covering the same software and IT curriculum. CP: Software developer, IT support specialist, systems administrator, remote/distributed IT roles. |
| Information Technology (top-up) (Bachelor's (UAS), top-up pathway) | Top-up pathway for holders of a relevant diploma/qualification (advanced standing); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. | Top-up Bachelor's pathway for holders of a relevant IT/engineering diploma or degree to complete a full UAS Bachelor's degree in Information Technology through advanced-standing study. CP: Software developer, IT specialist, systems engineer. |
| Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme in mechanical engineering covering machine design, manufacturing technology, materials science and product development with strong laboratory and project components. CP: Mechanical design engineer, product development engineer, manufacturing engineer. |
| Robotics Engineering (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme covering robotics design, automation systems, control engineering and AI-driven robotics applications for industrial and service robotics. CP: Robotics engineer, automation engineer, control systems engineer. |
| Smart Automation (Bachelor of Engineering) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's degree focused on industrial automation, PLC programming, process control and smart factory/Industry 4.0 technologies. CP: Automation engineer, process control engineer, instrumentation engineer. |
| XR Design (Bachelor of Arts and Design) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme in extended reality (VR/AR/MR) design, covering immersive content creation, interaction design and XR development tools, connected to Metropolia's games and media ecosystem. CP: XR designer, VR/AR developer, immersive content creator, UX designer for immersive technologies. |
| European Business Administration (Bachelor of Business Administration) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme in business administration with a European/international focus, covering management, marketing, finance and cross-cultural business, including an exchange semester option. CP: Business analyst, marketing executive, international business coordinator, management trainee. |
| International Business and Analytics (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme combining core international business studies with data analytics, business intelligence tools and data-driven decision making. CP: Business analyst, data analyst, business intelligence specialist, marketing analyst. |
| International Business and Logistics (Bachelor of Business Administration) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme covering international trade, logistics management, supply chain operations and procurement within a global business context. CP: Logistics coordinator, supply chain analyst, procurement officer, international trade specialist. |
| Sustainable Fashion Business Management (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). | Bachelor's programme covering fashion business management with a sustainability focus, spanning circular design principles, ethical sourcing, retail and brand management. CP: Fashion business manager, sustainability coordinator, brand/retail manager, buyer. |
| Applied Gerontology (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). Plus compulsory health-field aptitude assessment and health declaration. | Bachelor's programme preparing specialists in ageing and elderly care, covering gerontological theory, rehabilitative care approaches and service design for older adults. CP: Gerontology specialist, elderly care coordinator, service designer for ageing populations. |
| Biomedical Laboratory Science (Bachelor of Health Care) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). Plus compulsory health-field aptitude assessment and health declaration. | Bachelor's degree preparing biomedical laboratory scientists, covering clinical laboratory methods, diagnostics, quality assurance and laboratory technology. CP: Biomedical laboratory scientist, clinical laboratory technologist, diagnostics specialist. |
| Laboratory Science (Bachelor of Laboratory Services) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). Plus compulsory health-field aptitude assessment and health declaration. | Bachelor's programme covering laboratory analysis techniques, quality systems and diagnostics across clinical and industrial laboratory settings. CP: Laboratory scientist, quality control analyst, diagnostics laboratory specialist. |
| Nursing (bilingual) (Bachelor of Health Care) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). Plus compulsory health-field aptitude assessment and health declaration. | Bilingual (Finnish/English) Bachelor's degree in nursing, providing eligibility to practise as a registered nurse, covering clinical nursing skills, health promotion and evidence-based practice. CP: Registered nurse, clinical nurse, public health nurse (with further qualification). |
| Nursing (top-up) (Bachelor's (UAS), top-up pathway) | Top-up pathway for holders of a relevant diploma/qualification (advanced standing); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Health-field aptitude assessment and health declaration. | Top-up Bachelor's pathway for qualified practical nurses/nursing diploma holders to complete a registered nurse (Bachelor's) qualification through advanced-standing study. CP: Registered nurse, clinical nurse specialist. |
| Occupational Therapy (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). Plus compulsory health-field aptitude assessment and health declaration. | Bachelor's degree preparing occupational therapists, covering assessment and rehabilitation methods to support clients' functional ability and daily participation. CP: Occupational therapist, rehabilitation specialist. |
| Paramedic Nursing (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). Plus compulsory health-field aptitude assessment and health declaration. | Bachelor's degree combining nursing qualification with emergency and prehospital care competencies, preparing graduates for paramedic and emergency nursing roles. CP: Paramedic, emergency care nurse, prehospital care specialist. |
| Physiotherapy (Bachelor of Health Care) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). Plus compulsory health-field aptitude assessment and health declaration. | Bachelor's degree preparing physiotherapists, covering movement science, rehabilitation, manual therapy techniques and clinical practice placements. CP: Physiotherapist, rehabilitation specialist, sports physiotherapy (with further qualification). |
| Physiotherapy (top-up) (Bachelor's (UAS), top-up pathway) | Top-up pathway for holders of a relevant diploma/qualification (advanced standing); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Health-field aptitude assessment and health declaration. | Top-up Bachelor's pathway for physiotherapy diploma/associate-degree holders to complete a full UAS Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy. CP: Physiotherapist, rehabilitation specialist. |
| Public Health Nursing (Bachelor's (UAS)) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). Plus compulsory health-field aptitude assessment and health declaration. | Bachelor's degree combining registered nurse qualification with public health nursing competencies, covering community health promotion, maternal/child health and preventive care. CP: Public health nurse, community health nurse, maternal and child health nurse. |
| Social Services (Bachelor of Social Services) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent, or prior education in English. Selection: certificate/points (grades, motivation, prior studies). Plus compulsory health-field aptitude assessment and health declaration. | Bachelor's degree preparing social services professionals (Bachelor of Social Services), covering social pedagogy, community work, child and family services and social counselling. CP: Social worker/social services professional, community worker, child welfare officer. |
| Course Name (Degree) | Eligibility | Programme Description and Career Prospects (CP) |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Nursing (Master's (UAS)) | Relevant Bachelor's in nursing/health care + 2-3 yrs professional experience in the field; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review and interview. | Master's programme developing advanced clinical nursing competencies for expanded-scope practice roles, covering evidence-based clinical decision-making and leadership in patient care. CP: Advanced practice nurse, clinical nurse specialist, nursing team leader. |
| Behavioural Design (Master's (UAS)) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme applying behavioural science and psychology to the design of products, services and interventions that influence user behaviour, covering research methods and design experimentation. CP: Behavioural designer, UX researcher, service designer, design strategist. |
| Business Informatics (MBA or MEng (by track)) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme at the intersection of business and information systems, covering enterprise architecture, data-driven decision making and digital transformation management. CP: Business analyst, IT/business consultant, digital transformation manager. |
| Business Management (Master's (UAS)) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme developing strategic management, leadership and business development competencies for professionals moving into senior management roles. CP: Business development manager, senior management roles, management consultant. |
| Civil Engineering (Master's (UAS)) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme deepening expertise in structural and civil engineering, sustainable construction and infrastructure project management for practising engineers. CP: Senior civil engineer, structural design lead, construction project manager. |
| Computing in Construction (Master of Engineering) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme covering digitalisation of construction processes, BIM management, construction data analytics and digital twins for the built environment. CP: BIM manager, digital construction lead, construction technology consultant. |
| Creativity and Arts in Social and Health Fields (Master of Culture and Arts / Master of Social Services and/or Health Care) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme exploring arts-based and creative methods applied within social and health care settings, covering community arts facilitation and wellbeing interventions. CP: Arts-in-health coordinator, creative wellbeing facilitator, social/health service developer. |
| Development and Leadership of Nursing (Master of Social Services and/or Health Care) | Relevant Bachelor's in nursing/health care + 2-3 yrs professional experience in the field; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review and interview. | Master's programme developing nursing leadership, service development and quality management competencies for senior nursing and health care management roles. CP: Nursing unit manager, head nurse, nursing/health services development manager. |
| Health Business Management (MBA / MEng / Master of Social Services and/or Health Care (by track)) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme combining health care sector knowledge with business management competencies, covering health service operations, finance and strategy. CP: Health services manager, health care business developer, health sector consultant. |
| Industrial Management (Master of Engineering) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme developing advanced production, operations and industrial management competencies for engineers moving into management positions. CP: Operations manager, production manager, industrial management consultant. |
| Information Technology: Medical Technology (Master of Engineering (Information Technology)) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme specialising in medical technology and health informatics, covering medical device software, health data systems and regulatory requirements. CP: Medical technology engineer, health informatics specialist, medical device software engineer. |
| Information Technology: Networking and Services (Master of Engineering (Information Technology)) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme specialising in networking, cloud services and cyber security, preparing graduates for senior technical and architecture roles in IT infrastructure. CP: Network architect, cyber security specialist, cloud/IT infrastructure manager. |
| Music Leadership and Artistic Direction (Master's (UAS)) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme developing artistic direction and leadership competencies for musicians and cultural sector professionals, covering production, curation and cultural management. CP: Artistic director, music producer, cultural sector manager. |
| Procurement (Master of Business Administration) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme specialising in strategic procurement and supply management, covering sourcing strategy, supplier relationship management and sustainable procurement. CP: Procurement manager, category manager, supply chain strategist. |
| Smart Industry (Master of Engineering) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme covering Industry 4.0 technologies, smart manufacturing, automation and digitalisation of industrial processes. CP: Smart manufacturing engineer, Industry 4.0 specialist, industrial innovation manager. |
| Sustainable Leadership in Audiovisual Industry (Master's (UAS)) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme developing sustainable leadership competencies for the audiovisual and media industry, covering production management and sustainability practices in media. CP: Audiovisual production manager, media sustainability lead, executive producer. |
| Theatre and Live Event Technology (Master's (UAS)) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Application review, possible interview. | Master's programme covering advanced technical production and management for theatre and live events, including stage technology, production design and event technical direction. CP: Technical director, production manager, live events technical lead. |
| Additional Information | Bachelor's | Master's |
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| Tuition fees (per academic year, non-EU/EEA) | EUR 11,500 / year for 26 programmes. EUR 12,000 / year for 4 programmes: 3D Game Art, Game Design, XR Design, Sustainable Fashion Business Management. | EUR 12,500 / year Same for all 17 programmes. |
| Application period | Joint application: 7-21 Jan 2027 (all 30).
Separate application also opens 1 Dec 2026 for 20 programmes (dates on Studyinfo.fi); the other 10 are joint-application only:
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Joint application: 7-21 Jan 2027 (all 17). Separate application also opens 1 Dec 2026 for 3 programmes (Advanced Practice Nursing, Civil Engineering, Procurement); dates on Studyinfo.fi. |
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