Arabia Campus
Arabia Culture Campus is located in Arabianranta, Helsinki.
Degree Programmes on Arabia Campus
Degree Programmes in Hämeentie 135 D
- Behavioral Design, Master's degree in English
- Conservation, Bachelor's degree
- Conservation, Master's degree
- Creativity and Arts in Social and Health Fields, Master's degree in English
- Cultural Management, Bachelor's degree
- Cultural Management, Master's degree
- Design, Bachelor's degree
- Digital Media Service Design, Master's Degree
- Fashion and Clothing, Bachelor's degree
- Fashion and Clothing, Master's degree
- Live Performance Technology, Bachelor's Degree
- Media and Film, Bachelor's degree
- Service Design, Master's Degree
- Sustainable Leadership in Audiovisual Industry, Master's Degree in English
- XR Design in English
Services in Arabia Campus
Student Union METKA's Metka Cafe
Restaurant Luova
Arabia Campus Library
Student Union METKA
Helsinki XR Center
Arabia Campus 360 Virtual Tour
You can rotate the image 360 degrees with your mouse and use the arrows to navigate to the next space.
Visiting Arabia Campus Arabia135
Arabia Campus is located in the Arabia135 block in Arabianranta, Helsinki, along Hämeentie, between Arabiankatu and Muotoilijankatu. The address of the main entrance is Hämeentie 135 D, Helsinki. You can access the Metropolia library and the Helsinki XR Center through the A entrance of the block. The entrance to Soiva is on the Muotoilijankatu side. The floor plan of the campus can be found in the sign board on the campus and on Oma-intranet.
You can reach Arabia Campus from Helsinki Central Station by car in 10 minutes, by public transportation in less than 30 minutes and by bicycle in 25 minutes. The campus can be reached from Helsinki-Vantaa airport in 20 minutes.
Public transportation
- Tram number 6 and 8 has its terminal point in Arabia
- Several bus lines stop near the entrance of the Arabia Campus
- To find tram, bus and bicycle connections and timetables, please use the journey planner
Bicycle
- There's an indoor bicycle parking area for over 200 bicycles on the north side of Arabia135 in K floor (requires key card). The ramp goes between Soiva and Arabia135 from Muotoilijankatu. You can enter the campus straight from the area.
- The closest City Bike stations are in Arabiankatu 7 and Arabiankatu 21.
Car
- To Helsinki city center 10 min.
- Helsinki-Vantaa Airport 20 min.
- Ring I 8 min.
- Ring III 15 min.
- Highway 4 towards Lahti and north 5 min.
- Finnish national road 1 towards Turku 20-25 min.
- Vihdintie 20 min.
Parking
- Free car parking places are available for 2 or 4 hours on the roadsides of the nearby streets.
- Arabia Car Park, address Arabiankatu 10, Helsinki, available 24 hours
- Aimo Park Arabia 135, address Hämeentie 135, Helsinki, is a smaller car park, the opening hours
Parking for the disabled
In front of Hämeentie 135 doorway A.
Other
Animals are not allowed on the campus.
Accessibility on the Arabia Campus
Arrival
There is once accessible parking space on the Arabia Campus. The accessible parking space is located by the Arabiakeskus main entrance (Hämeentie 135 A, Helsinki). The accessible parking space is marked with a blue wheelchair sign.
There is an even path from the accessible parking space to the main entrance of the Arabia Campus (Hämeentie 135 D) outside, the distance is about 150 m.
There is no marked drop-off area by the main entrance of the Arabia Campus, but there is space for stopping near the entrance.
Entrance
The main entrance is accessible. The doors have an electric opening mechanism. The space in front of the entrance is even.
Indoors
The reception is located on the left from the main entrance, after the entryway. There is no induction loop at the reception.
The Arabia Campus is accessible for moving around. Each space has an accessible entrance. The campus has several elevators that lead to every floor. The closest elevator from the lobby is located on the left from the reception.
There are no induction loops in the teaching facilities.
Accessible toilet
The accessible toilets are located on floors P, 2 and 4. Floor P has elevator access without an access tag. Below you can see more detailed information on the two accessible toilets.
The accessible toilet on floor P has a minimum of 80 cm free space on both sides of the toilet seat. The supporting rails are attached to the toilet seat.
The accessible toilet on floor 2 has a minimum of 80 cm free space on both sides of the toilet seat. The supporting rails are attached to the toilet seat.
More information on the accessibility of the Arabia Campus
Reception:
tel. +358 40 579 8403
aulapalvelut.arabia [at] metropolia.fi (aulapalvelut[dot]arabia[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
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Campus rules of conduct
These rules of conduct apply to the campuses of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Ltd. ("Metropolia") located in Arabia, Karamalmi, Myllypuro, and Myyrmäki, and, where applicable, to other premises where Metropolia activities are conducted ("Campuses").
The rules of conduct apply to the entire university community, including students and staff, visitors and individuals working on the Campuses ("Individuals"). All Individuals are required to comply with these rules.
The purpose of the rules of conduct is to ensure the general safety and order of the Campuses and the safety of the Individuals while present at the Campuses.
The Campuses are public spaces where individuals may move and stay freely during the Campus’ opening hours, provided they comply with the rules of conduct and other Metropolia guidelines. The Campuses’ opening hours and any exceptions are communicated on the premises and via Metropolia's communication channels.
Presence on the Campuses outside opening hours is prohibited without prior consent from Metropolia.
Campuses have 24/7 security services. Reception services on Campuses operate according to separately announced opening hours. Access to certain facilities is restricted, and individuals without proper access rights granted by Metropolia must not be allowed entry.
Entry control and, where permitted by law, 24/7 recording surveillance cameras are in use on the Campuses for security and retrospective verification of misconduct. Metropolia may provide such materials to investigative authorities upon request for the purposes of prevention and investigation of crimes.
Individuals on the Campuses must behave appropriately, act responsibly, and adhere to good manners, following Metropolia's guidelines and rules. Any threatening, violent, or disruptive behavior, as well as physical and verbal threats, discrimination, bullying, and harassment, is prohibited.
It is not allowed to bring and possess items or substances on Campuses that are intended or suitable for harming others or property.
Animals, except for guide dogs, are not permitted on the Campuses.
The Campuses are primarily intended for studying, teaching, and other purposes related to Metropolia's activities.
Any commercial, political, religious, or similar activities not related to such purposes are prohibited unless agreed upon in advance with Metropolia.
When taking photos, recording videos, or creating other recordings on the Campuses, the necessary permissions must be obtained from the parties involved.
Photography, videography, or other similar activities are prohibited in restrooms, shower and dressing rooms, and other comparable facilities.
Smoking, as well as the use of electronic cigarettes, snus, snus pouches, substances, and other intoxicating and similar substances, is prohibited on the Campuses.
Being under the influence of intoxicating or narcotic substances is not allowed on the Campuses.
The use of such substances may be permitted at specific authorized events and locations, subject to the respective guidelines.
The use of lighters or other devices that could cause fire, smoke hazards, or trigger threatening situations, such as sprinkler activation, is not permitted on the Campuses.
Emergency exits and escape routes on the Campuses must always remain unobstructed and accessible.
The use of scooters or similar devices is not allowed indoors on the Campuses.
Vehicles, bicycles, and scooters may only be parked or stored in designated areas.
Any property of Campuses must be handled with care and used only for its intended purpose.
Metropolia is not responsible for damage caused to Individuals or their property or for damages caused by such Individuals to third parties or their property.
In the event an Individual causes damage through their actions or negligence to another Individual, Campus facilities, or structures, or to property owned by Metropolia or a third party, the Individual is liable to compensate for the damage caused.
Metropolia's reception services or staff should be immediately informed if any behavior violating these rules, other Metropolia guidelines, or otherwise inappropriate or disruptive behavior is observed on the Campuses.
Security personnel have the right to immediately remove Individuals who violate these rules or other Metropolia or property owner's guidelines or rules from the Campuses.
Violating the rules of conduct may result in additional consequences in accordance with other Metropolia regulations.
Other campuses
Karamalmi Campus
Karamalmi Campus is located in Espoo.
Myllypuro Campus
Myllypuro Campus is located in Helsinki.
Myyrmäki Campus
Myyrmäki campus is located in Vantaa.
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