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Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is Finland’s largest university of applied sciences, combining career-focused education, multidisciplinary innovation, and close cooperation with working life across the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Updated 13 August 2026

Finland’s largest university of applied sciences81 degree programmes ProgrammesFounded in 2008

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Metropolia University of Applied Sciences · Finland

Overview

About Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is Finland’s largest university of applied sciences and a major professional higher-education institution in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Its education is built around practical expertise, applied innovation, and close interaction with employers, preparing students to move confidently from academic study into professional environments.

Study and development activities span business, culture, health care and social services, and technology. Across four specialised campuses in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa, students learn through laboratories, studios, simulation environments, multidisciplinary projects, work placements and company collaboration. Metropolia’s applied approach is especially suited to students who value hands-on learning, career relevance and direct exposure to Finland’s innovation-driven working life.

For Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, UnivEase provides Global Admission Counselling from programme selection to final offer acceptance and post-offer planning. For Bangladeshi students, support can cover eligibility review, Studyinfo application guidance, admission-test and English-evidence planning, document preparation, tuition and scholarship planning. Admission and scholarship decisions remain solely with the relevant institutions.

At a glance

Key Highlights

Finland’s largest university of applied sciences

National Scale

81 degree programmes across four professional fields

Degree Portfolio

FINEEC Quality Label valid through March 2029

Quality Assurance

19,000+ students in the Helsinki metropolitan area

Student Community

B2 level; IELTS 6.0 commonly accepted where formal proof is required

English Requirement

Work placements, company projects and applied innovation built into study

Career Focus

No university housing; HOAS and private-market options

Student Housing

€1,000 Early Bird discount plus Finnish-language scholarships

Funding

Recognition

Rankings & Recognition

National Position Finland’s largest university of applied sciences

FINEEC Quality Audit Quality Label valid until 31 March 2029

World Economic Forum International recognition for the MINNO innovation model

European Commission ECTS Label recipient for European credit transparency

Finnish Olympic Committee Certified Elite Athlete Friendly University

Applied Innovation Multidisciplinary innovation project included in every student’s studies

Catalogue

Programmes at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia Tech Pathway

Pre-Master's / PreparatoryTechnology, Engineering, IT & Applied SciencesHybrid / On Campus TBA

€3,500/yr

৳4,99,380

TBA (30 ECTS )

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Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology (Rolling Applications)

Bachelor'sInformation Technology, Software Engineering & Smart IoT SystemsOn Campus January

€11,000/yr

৳15,69,480

4 years

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Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology (Joint Applications)

Bachelor'sInformation Technology, Software Engineering, IoT, Networks & Machine LearningOn Campus January

€11,000/yr

৳15,69,480

4 years

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Bachelor of Health Care - Nursing

Bachelor'sNursing, Health Care & Clinical PracticeOn Campus January

€11,000/yr

৳15,69,480

3.5 years

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Eligibility

Admission Requirements

IELTS Academic: Common B2 benchmark 6.0 overall where formal English proof is required

TOEFL iBT: Common benchmark 60 overall; for tests from 21 January 2026, Metropolia also uses the new TOEFL scale in applicable routes

PTE Academic: Common benchmark 55 overall

Cambridge English: 169 on the Cambridge English Scale in applicable B2-level routes

Graduate Programmes: A recognised higher-education degree is required, together with at least two years of qualifying work experience completed after the degree that gives eligibility. Programme-specific academic background and selection criteria apply.

Undergraduate Entry for Bangladeshi Applicants: A Bangladeshi HSC, Alim or other recognised upper-secondary qualification can generally establish eligibility where it gives access to higher education in Bangladesh. Final eligibility and selection depend on the specific programme and application route.

Research / PhD Programmes: Metropolia is a university of applied sciences and does not award doctoral degrees. Its degree portfolio is at Bachelor’s and UAS Master’s level.

Work Experience: Mandatory for UAS Master’s admission: normally at least two years completed after the eligibility-giving higher-education degree. Additional programme-specific experience criteria may apply.

SAT / ACT / GMAT / GRE: Not universal requirements. Selected Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes use SAT/ACT or GMAT/GRE in the Separate Application for International Degree Programmes; always follow the Studyinfo criteria for the chosen route.

Application Documents: Required attachments are listed in Studyinfo and may include passport, final qualification certificates, transcripts, work-experience certificates for Master’s applicants, English evidence and selection-route-specific test results or assignments.

Application Portal & Fees: Applications are submitted through Studyinfo. Bangladeshi applicants normally pay Finland’s statutory €100 higher-education application fee. Current programme-specific non-EU tuition is generally €11,000–€12,500 per academic year; Metropolia has published revised 2027/28 fees of €11,500–€12,000 for Bachelor’s and €12,500 for Master’s study rights starting after 31 July 2027.

Calendar

Application Deadlines

Autumn Joint Application 2026 – Spring 2027: 31 August 2026 at 08:00 to 10 September 2026 at 15:00, Finland time. Selected English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes are included.

Spring Joint Application – English Programmes: Metropolia runs an annual January joint application for English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Applicants should monitor the official application page and Studyinfo for the 2027 dates.

Separate Application for International Degrees: Rolling admission is generally scheduled for 1 December–31 March and 1 April–31 July, subject to programme-specific dates and Metropolia’s confirmation. The spring 2027 round ran from 1 April to 31 July 2026 for selected programmes.

Other Routes: Applications based on Metropolia Open UAS studies or Finnish higher-education studies follow separate rolling schedules and are mainly relevant to applicants who have already completed eligible studies in Finland.

UnivEase Guidance Available

For Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, UnivEase provides Bangladesh-focused guidance on programme selection, eligibility, tests, Studyinfo documents, tuition, scholarship planning and post-offer steps.

Note: English proof, selection methods, tuition, intakes and deadlines vary by programme and application route. Metropolia controls admission and scholarship decisions.

Funding

Scholarships at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Early Bird Tuition Discount

Eligibility: Metropolia · Eligible tuition-fee-paying students admitted through qualifying Joint or selected Separate Application routes

Amount: €1,000 reduction from the second academic term of the first study year · Acceptance and payment deadlines apply

Metropolia Bachelor’s Finnish-Language Scholarship

Eligibility: Metropolia · Tuition-fee-paying Bachelor’s students who started on or after 1 August 2024

Amount: €1,000 after Finnish 1–2 · €2,000 after Finnish 3–4 · €3,000 after YKI B1, subject to the published grade and study conditions

Metropolia Master’s Finnish-Language Scholarship

Eligibility: Metropolia · Tuition-fee-paying Master’s students who started on or after 1 August 2024

Amount: One award during the degree: €1,000 at YKI A1 · €2,000 at A2 · €3,000 at B1

Metropolia’s funding model rewards early commitment and progress in Finnish. The Early Bird discount is route-specific, while the main Bachelor’s and Master’s scholarships are earned during studies through Finnish-language achievement. Eligibility, timing and scholarship amounts remain subject to Metropolia’s current rules and are not guaranteed at admission.

Scholarship information for Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is being curated. Book a free consultation to ask about funding options.

Student life

Campus & Student Life

Student Housing

No Metropolia dormitories; HOAS and private rentals are the main options

Campus Facilities

Libraries, labs, studios, workshops, cafeterias and student lounges

Student Community

METKA student union, 15 student associations, events and sports

Four Campuses

Arabia, Karamalmi, Myllypuro and Myyrmäki across Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa

Health & Insurance

FSHS for eligible degree students; residence permits require compliant private insurance

International Support

Welcome Hub, tutoring and settlement guidance for international students

Capital Region

Strong public transport and direct access to Finland’s largest employment market

Metropolia offers a distinctly urban, multi-campus student experience across the Helsinki metropolitan area. Each campus is shaped around its professional fields, with practical learning environments, employer collaboration and student services close at hand. Metropolia does not operate its own student housing, so international students should apply to HOAS early and keep private-market alternatives in view.

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