Study at Metropolia in Finland in 2027 – Autumn Joint Application Opens 31 August
Are you considering a new career, looking to develop your expertise or ready to take the next step in your professional journey in Finland, in the Helsinki Metropolitan area? Metropolia’s wide range of study options in the autumn joint application could help you find the right path forward. The application period opens on 31 August and closes on 10 September 2026 at 3:00 pm (Finnish time).
At Finland’s largest university of applied sciences, studies combine higher education with practical learning and the needs of working life. During your studies, you will develop expertise in your chosen field, collaborate with other students and build the skills and competencies you need for your future career.
For degree programmes taught in Finnish and English starting in January 2027, Metropolia offes degree programmes in the fields of Business, Health Care and Social Services, and Technology.
The autumn joint application offers opportunities both for those planning their first higher education degree and for professionals already in working life. Applications are submitted through Studyinfo.fi, and you can apply to up to six higher education programmes in the joint application. Studies begin in January 2027.
Find the Right Bachelor’s Degree for You
In the autumn joint application, Metropolia offers four Bachelor’s degree programmes taught in English. All four programmes are offered as daytime studies.
Health Care and Social Services
- Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, daytime studies
- Bachelor of Social Services, Social Services, daytime studies
Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management, daytime studies
- Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, daytime studies
These programmes offer opportunities to build practical skills and professional expertise for working life in the fields of health care and social services or technology.
Metropolia’s autumn joint application includes also a wide range of Bachelor’s degree programmes taught in Finnish in the fields of Business, Technology, and Health Care and Social Services. Depending on the programme taught in Finnish, studies are offered as daytime, blended or online studies.
Take Your Career to the Next Level with a Master’s Degree
The autumn joint application also offers opportunities for professionals who want to deepen their expertise and take the next step in their careers. Metropolia’s Master’s degree programmes allow you to strengthen your professional expertise and develop the competencies needed for more demanding specialist, development and leadership roles.
Master’s studies are designed for professionals, making it possible to develop your expertise alongside work. The studies give you an opportunity to explore current challenges in your field and in working life while building new competencies for the next stages of your career. The degree can typically be completed alongside work in approximately 1–1.5 years.
Applicants are required to have a suitable Bachelor’s degree or other applicable higher education degree and at least two years of relevant work experience.
In the autumn joint application, one English-taught Master’s degree programme in the field of Technology is available:
In addition, the Finnish-language autumn joint application includes the Master’s degree programme in Change Management in the field of Business.
Learn more about Metropolia’s Master’s degrees
More Opportunities to Apply to English-taught Degree Programmes
If you are interested in studying in English at Metropolia, the next main application period for English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes will be in January 2027. Metropolia also offers separate application routes for selected international degree programmes, with programme-specific application periods and admission criteria.
More application opportunities for international degree programmes
Take the First Step Towards Metropolia
Choosing your field of study or the next direction for your career is a big decision, and you do not need to have everything figured out from the start. Take your time to explore the different degree programmes, their content, study formats and career opportunities. If you need guidance, you can also book an appointment with a study advisor.
The autumn joint application opens on 31 August 2026 at 8:00 am and closes on 10 September 2026 at 3:00 pm (Finnish time). Applications are submitted through Studyinfo.fi, where you can also find programme-specific admission criteria and detailed application instructions.