How to Apply
How to Apply for English-Language Degree Studies
You can apply to education leading to a higher education degree via the Joint Applications or separate applications. If you are eligible to apply, you can choose to apply in one or more application procedures at the same time. Please note, however, that you can only take one place of study leading to a university degree per term (excluding the transfer application). Read more about the one-study-place-per-term-provision at Studyinfo.fi.
Spring Joint Application I
The first joint application of spring is aimed at those interested in starting studies in English-language higher education degree studies at the beginning of the autumn term. The first joint application of spring 2022 takes place between 5th - 19th of January 2022 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).
Autumn Joint Application
The autumn joint application is aimed at those interested in starting Finnish or English-language higher education degree studies at the beginning of the spring term. The autumn joint application takes place between 1st - 15th of September 2021 at 3 pm (local tie in Finland).
Separate Application for International Degree Programmes
The Separate Application for International Degree Programmes is aimed at those who have completed a foreign degree/qualification and/or international pathway studies such as Edunation Pathway Diploma or Chinese-Nordic Pathway Programme. Application period takes place between 1st of January - 31st of May 2022 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).
Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies
The Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies is aimed at those who have completed open UAS studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Application period is twice a year and takes place between (for some degree programmes the application period may end earlier than mentioned below):
- 1st of May - 31st of October 2021 at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
- 1st of November 2021 - 30th of April 2022 at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies
The Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies is aimed at those who have completed higher education studies in Finland. Application period is twice a year and takes place between (for some degree programmes the application period may end earlier than mentioned below):
- 1st of May - 31st of October 2021 at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
- 1st of November 2021 - 30th of April 2022 at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
Transfer Application
The transfer application is aimed at those enrolled in studies leading to a Finnish higher education degree who wish to transfer their valid study rights from one Finnish higher education institution to Metropolia or within Metropolia from one degree programme to another, so that the degree title changes. Application period is twice a year and takes place between:
- 1st - 15th of May 2021 at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
- 1st - 15th of November 2021 at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
How to Apply for Exchange Studies
Metropolia welcomes over 325 exchange students every year from partner institutions of higher education from all over the world.
How to Apply for Other Courses
Instructions for applying for or enrolling in other Metropolia courses can be found on the introduction pages for each course.