Studies
The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in International Business and Analytics at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences prepares students for dynamic careers in the global business environment, with a focus on international business studies and data analytics, equipping students with the skills to harness the power of data in driving business decisions and strategies.
In the first year of study, students are introduced to various aspects of business administration through basic studies. During the second and third year of studies, the students will study 45 ECTS of professional major Business Analytics. Additionally, students can choose courses related to other business fields as elective courses from e.g. finance, marketing, supply chain management, human resource and strategic management. The international students will study at least 20 ECTS of Finnish language according to their study plan. It is possible that part of the studies will be arranged bilingually (Finnish-English).
Please note that the degree is planned to be completed in 3,5 years. In practice completing the degree takes minimum 3 years. During this time, you need to be present each semester.
If you want to lead the way towards a more sustainable future in multicultural business environments, then IBA is for you. You will gain essential business knowledge and skills to manage people, material and information flows.
Programme Structure
The programme spans over three and a half years, integrating business studies with specialized courses in analytics. You will earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree upon completion, with a total of 210 ECTS credits.
Key Focus Areas
Core Business Competencies: Courses in finance, accounting, marketing, supply chain management, and international business provide a solid understanding of essential business principles.
Business Analytics: Students gain expertise in data-driven decision-making through courses on data analysis tools, financial statement analysis, quantitative research, and problem-solving with analytics.
Sustainability and Innovation: Sustainability reporting, corporate responsibility, and innovation projects are integral parts of the curriculum, aligning business practices with global sustainability goals.
Professional and Career Skills: Emphasis on communication, project management, and research and development ensures students are well-prepared for professional environments.
Inspiring Study Experience
We offer you a dynamic international study environment with classmates from around the world. Our lecturers are experienced business experts. We are also well known for our positive community spirit and supportive study atmosphere that sets us apart from other institutions.
Studying on the IBA programme is a combination of interactive lectures, company field trips, and solving real life business cases and projects. You will be able to lead successful projects and teams with the help of good IT and communication skills. The IBA programme will challenge your critical and analytical thinking and your ability to make ethical and sustainable business decisions. You will find your passion in the field of business.
Applying theory in practice provides you with excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. As part of Finland’s largest University of Applied Sciences, you will develop your interpersonal skills and innovative thinking in multidisciplinary projects with other Metropolia degree programmes, Innovation Hubs and external companies. At the end of your studies, you will further strengthen your professional expertise in a work placement and with the help of your bachelor’s thesis.
Wider View Through Exchange Abroad
Since we are a truly international business school, we encourage IBA students to go on student exchange or work placement abroad. You may choose your study exchange destination from over 60 partner universities we have all around the world. Study or work experience in another country will give you a wider perspective on international business and improve your cross-cultural knowledge. It is also possible to apply for a double degree programme, which allows you to gain two degrees, one in Metropolia and another in one of our double degree partner universities in Europe.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this programme are well-equipped to enter various roles in the international business landscape, including:
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Digital Transformation Specialist
- Sustainability Reporting Specialist
- Business Development Specialist
Why Choose This Programme?
- Global Perspective: Gain insights into international business practices and strategies.
- Analytics Focus: Master the tools and techniques of data analytics to solve real-world business problems.
- Industry-Relevant Skills: Learn from courses that reflect the latest industry trends and technologies.
- Sustainability: Understand and implement sustainability practices in business operations.
Join the International Business and Analytics programme at Metropolia and become a leader in the data-driven business world of tomorrow.
Scholarships and tuition fees
Annual tuition fee for non-EU/EEA applicants 11 000 €.
This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.
Ask about IBA studies and study plans
Send your question to iba [at] metropolia.fi (iba[at]metropolia[dot]fi) and the Study Coordinators or Head of Degree Programme will get back to you.
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Applying
- Application period-Start of studiesspring 2026
- Day-time studies
The transfer application is aimed at all students enrolled in studies leading to a Finnish higher education degree and:
- who wish to transfer their study rights from one Finnish higher education institution to Metropolia so that the degree title remains the same or changes
OR - who wish to transfer their study rights within Metropolia from one degree programme to another, so that the degree title changes.
Students transferring within Metropolia in such a way that the degree title remains the same, are not considered as "transfer students" and have their own separate application procedure available on Metropolia's Students' Guide. Please note that it is not possible to transfer from abroad.
Students applying for a transfer should note that their maximum study period or the period for which they are entitled to receive student financial aid will not be extended due to the transfer. The maximum study period is calculated from the date on which the student accepted the study place in the previous higher education institution.
All the information needed to apply can be found on the national Studyinfo.fi portal. At Studyinfo.fi you can find descriptions of degree programmes, application criteria, application instructions, application forms and much more.
Application fee
Applicants who are not citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies. The application fee of 100 euros is collected for applicants from countries outside EU/EEA seeking education leading to a degree in higher education. The Finnish National Agency of Education will collect the application fee in connection with filling in the Studyinfo application form. The application fees are introduced for applications starting 1 January 2025 and onwards, when applying for degree programmes beginning on or after 1 August 2025. There is no application fee for Finnish or EU citizens.
The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies. The application fee is not refunded if you cancel your application or are not offered admission.
More about application fee in Studyinfo.fi.
Questions about application fees? Contact applicationfee [at] oph.fi (applicationfee[at]oph[dot]fi)This pre-assignment applies to the following application procedures for studies starting in the spring term 2026:
- Transfer Application
The pre-assignment consists of two parts. Please attach in your application:
- A table e.g. in word / pdf document where you have clearly marked name, scope and description of each course proposed to be accredited (i.e. accreditation of prior learning), and for each course proposed to be accredited, indicate which course in Metropolia European Business Administration curriculum would be replaced with the course in question. Check also the curricula.
- Motivation letter (length max 1 A4). Explain in your motivation letter your reasons for applying to Metropolia UAS and why you should get a study place in European Business Administration degree programme. Also share your plans and schedule how you aim to complete your studies in Metropolia UAS.
Please note! The student's proposal is not binding on the degree programme.
The pre-assignment is evaluated as pass/fail.
The pre-assignment is submitted as a single attachment.
NB! In Transfer Application the pre-assignment must be submitted during the application period as an attachment to the electronic application form at Studyinfo to the application form, by the end of the application period on 15 November, 2025 3:00 PM (local time in Finland https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/finland/helsinki. ).
In Transfer application, the pre-assignment must be submitted during the application period as an attachment to the electric application form at Studyinfo.fi, by the end of the application period on 15 November 2025 at 3:00 PM (local time in Finland).
Pre-assignments will be published by the beginning of the application period.
- Application period-Start of studiesspring 2026Apply now!
- Day-time studies
The Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies is aimed at those who have completed higher education studies in Finland. Studies are taken into account regardless of whether they have been completed as open studies or in education leading to a degree, or whether the right to study is valid or has expired.
Application period: 1 November 2025 8:00 am - 30 April 2026, all times refer to local time in Finland.
In flexible admission (i.e. rolling admission) the study places are filled in the order in which applications are received, so that all applicants who meet all the student selection requirements are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the application ends or the study places are filled.
All the information needed to apply can be found on the national Studyinfo.fi portal. At Studyinfo.fi you can find descriptions of degree programmes, application criteria, application instructions, application forms and much more.
Note: Many degree programmes accept applications on a continuous basis. However, applicants who are required to pay tuition fees should carefully consider the timing of their application. In most cases, it is not advisable to begin studies in the middle of a term (either autumn or spring), as tuition fees cannot be paid for only part of the term. For this reason, it is generally best to apply well in advance of the start of the term, so that studies can commence from the very beginning.
Application fee
There is an application fee of 100 euros. The application fee is collected for applicants from countries outside EU/EEA seeking education leading to a degree in higher education. The Finnish National Agency of Education will collect the application fee in connection with filling in the Studyinfo application form. The application fees are introduced for applications starting 1 January 2025 and onwards, when applying for degree programmes beginning on or after 1 August 2025. There is no application fee for Finnish or EU citizens.
More about application fee in Studyinfo.fi.
Questions about application fees? Contact applicationfee [at] oph.fi (applicationfee[at]oph[dot]fi)The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies. The application fee is not refunded if you cancel your application or are not offered admission.
This pre-assignment applies to the following application procedures for studies starting in the spring term 2026:
- Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies
The pre-assignment consists of two parts. Please attach in your application:
- A table e.g. in word / pdf document where you have clearly marked name, scope and description of each course proposed to be accredited (i.e. accreditation of prior learning), and for each course proposed to be accredited, indicate which course in Metropolia European Business Administration curriculum would be replaced with the course in question. Check also the curricula.
- Motivation letter (length max 1 A4). Explain in your motivation letter your reasons for applying to Metropolia UAS and why you should get a study place in European Business Administration degree programme. Also share your plans and schedule how you aim to complete your studies in Metropolia UAS.
Please note! The student's proposal is not binding on the degree programme.
The pre-assignment is evaluated as pass/fail.
The pre-assignment must be submitted during the application period as an attachment to the electronic application form at Studyinfo to the application form at the time of submitting the application. The pre-assignment is submitted as a single attachment.
In Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies, studies starting in spring 2026, the pre-assignment must be submitted during the application period as an attachment to the electronic application form at Studyinfo to the application form at the time of submitting the application.
Pre-assignments will be published by the beginning of the application period.
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2026Apply now!
- Day-time studies
The Separate Application for International Degree Programmes is aimed at those applying on the basis of GMAT/GRE test, SAT/ACT test, the Edunation Pathway Diploma or a credit transfer -based student selection for an education leading to a higher education degree in English. Application period for studies starting in autumn 2026 starts on 1 December 2025 08:00 am (local time in Finland).
Application instructions have been published on Studyinfo.fi Check the individual selection methods for each degree programme in Studyinfo.fi .
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2026
- Day-time studies
Instructions for applying
In the spring 2026 Joint Application 1 to higher education, you can apply to degree programmes that start in the autumn of 2026. The application period starts on the 7 January 2026 at 8 am and ends on the 21 January 2026 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).
All the information needed to apply can be found on the national Studyinfo.fi portal. At Studyinfo.fi you can find descriptions of degree programmes, application criteria, application instructions, application forms and much more.
Application fee
Applicants who are not citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies. The application fee of 100 euros is collected for applicants from countries outside EU/EEA seeking education leading to a degree in higher education. The Finnish National Agency of Education will collect the application fee in connection with filling in the Studyinfo application form. There is no application fee for Finnish or EU citizens.
The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies. The application fee is not refunded if you cancel your application or are not offered admission.
More about application fee in Studyinfo.fi.
Questions about application fees? Contact applicationfee [at] oph.fi (applicationfee[at]oph[dot]fi)The International UAS Exam is a joint digital entrance exam of the Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS), used for selecting students to study programmes leading to a bachelor’s degree and conducted in English. The entrance exam is completed by the applicant’s own computer remotely online.
Read more about the International UAS Exam and language requirements on the website uasinfo.fi
Universities of applied sciences may admit students by means of certificate-based selection based on matriculation examination and vocational upper secondary qualification (completed after 1 August 2015). Those applying with a matriculation examination (Finnish or EB, IB and RP/DIA diploma) or vocational upper secondary qualification have a specific study place quota which varies between study programmes available for application.
More information on certificate-based selection on uasinfo.fi
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Starting studies
Welcome to study for a degree at Metropolia!
Congratulations! You have been admitted to Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and we are delighted to have you as a new member of our vibrant community of more than 16 000 students!
You have made an excellent choice - Metropolia offers you unique multidisciplinary opportunities throughout your studies with its strong connections to working life and active role in innovations built around socially significant phenomena.
We are happy to have you with us and help you with any questions you might have. Welcome to Metropolia!
The below information applies to students who have been accepted to study for a full degree at Metropolia. Make sure to complete all the steps in order to secure your study place.
Confirming a place of study requires certain formalities to be completed by the deadline. More detailed instructions below:
Non-EU/EEA students need a student residence permit. You can begin the student residence permit application online at Enterfinland.fi. Remember that you must personally visit a Finnish embassy or consulate as part of this process. Start your residence permit process as soon as possible, carefully following the immigration authorities' instructions and regulations, so that you can receive your permit in good time before your studies begin! You can find detailed information and advice on the residence permit requirements and procedures on the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) website.
Note that participating online programmes does not entitle you receiving residence permit. See more about the topic in Finnish Immigration Service websites.
All Metropolia's students who do not have a Finnish personal identity code, have to apply for it before their arrival or register at the local registry office after their arrival to Finland to apply for one.
Students who have to apply for residence permit (i.e. non-EU/non-EEA citizens) before their arrival to Finland should ask to be registered in the Finnish Population Information System when they apply for their first residence permit. This way they will receive a Finnish personal identity code at the same time as they are issued with the permit. More information on this for residence permit applicants in Migri site
Other students have to apply for the personal identity code from the local registry office of the city where you are living in.
More information on Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV).
More information on registration to the Finnish Population Information System in DVV site
After you have received the personal identification code, remember to inform it to the Student Services with the official document. Acceptable documents are for example DVV:s document (Notification of registration), Finnish passport, Finnish identity card with a photo, issued by police, Finnish driver's license, residence permit or KELA card with a photo.
User account activation is possible from the start date of your study right. Activate your user account before the orientation days by following the instructions available on the IT Services website. To activate your account, you will need personal online banking credentials or a mobile certificate. Also check the instructions provided by your degree programme.
If you do not have Finnish online banking credentials or a mobile certificate, authenticate using the Candour ID application. After authentication, you will receive instructions on how to activate your user account. Read the instructions for authentication and receiving user accounts on the Information Management Services website.
Once you have activated your user account, enable multi-factor authentication for Microsoft 365 services. First enable SMS authentication, and then Microsoft Authenticator. If possible, also enable alternative authentication methods on your other mobile devices. This will help you avoid login issues if your primary phone is replaced or lost. Follow the instructions available on the IT Services website.
If you have any questions about user account activation or multi-factor authentication, please contact the Helpdesk. You will find the contact information on the IT Services website.
All foreign students (who are not EU citizens or citizens of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland) who come to Finland for the purposes of studying are required to have a health insurance, if the studies endure longer than three months.
More information on insurances in Student's Guide
Student financial aid is for Finnish citizens. Foreign citizens are entitled to student financial aid if they live in Finland on a permanent basis for the purpose other than studying and they have registered as permanent residents in the Finnish population register system.
More information on student financial aid in Student's Guide
- Find out where your campus is located
- If you have a smart phone you can download the free HSL mobile app to get access to the public transportation Journey Planner and tickets (e.g. for travelling from the Helsinki-Vantaa airport to your apartment or from your apartment to the campus).
- If you have a smart phone you can download the Tuudo mobile app for free to get your digital student ID and student discounts (ID and discounts are available from the first day of the studies onwards)
- Information on student life and well-being, costs and finance, study environment etc. in Student's Guide
New students need a laptop for their studies.
Minimum laptop requirements for new students:
- Windows 11 or Mac computer
- Intel i5/i7 processor (at least 8 gen), AMD Ryzen 5/7 or equivalent processor
- RAM 8 GB memory
- SSD hard disk min. 256 GB
The life cycle of the laptop should be at least 4 years. The estimated cost of a laptop meeting the recommended specifications is between €600 and €800 and upwards. If the student's studies are geared towards gaming or graphic design, for example, the laptop should have a more powerful graphics card and more SSD hard disk space.
The recommended operating system will depend on the degree programme and the area of specialisation. As a general rule, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X are safe choices for a laptop operating system. Students of XR Design, 3D Animation and Visualisation and Visual Communication Design will be informed in the first weeks of their studies about the purchase of their own computer and the features they need.
Tuudo is a mobile app with which you can use various Metropolia web services easily on your smart phone. With Tuudo you can get VR, HSL, Matkahuolto and Kela student discounts immediately. The benefits are free for all Metropolia students.
In Tuudo you can check Metropolia, Admission Services, and student union METKA announcements, your schedule, study attainments, and cafeteria menus.
Get Tuudo on your phone from the app store for free and start using it!
During your studies, your support of well-being and health is Finnish Student Health Services (FSHS). The specialist in student health care offers you general, mental and oral health services and supports the well-being of study communities.
Our services can be used by students completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a university or a university of applied sciences who have registered as attending for the semester.
Master the facts! Familiarize yourself with our services and user instructions in Kela's site fshs.fi, and Kela's Health information resource on the address.
Start using Self! Self is the student’s own online service for health care issues at FSHS. In Self, you can manage appointment bookings, communicate via SelfChat and start a remote consultation. Log in to Self as a user immediately from the beginning of the semester and keep your contact details up to date for as long as you are a student. Read more about Self in Kela's site.
The health care fee for students in higher education will be paid to Kela on your initiative. Read more about health care fee in Kela's site.
If you have social security coverage in another EU/EEA country or in Switzerland or the United Kingdom, you do not have to pay the healthcare fee. However, you can to use the FSHS’s services.
Metropolia does not have housing services to offer. Thus, it is the student's responsibility to find an accommodation for the period of their studies. There is a lot of competition in affordable housing, so it is important to start searching for a room many months prior to arrival.
Already excited about starting your studies in Metropolia and meeting new people?
On Student Union Metka's site you will find welcome letters for each degree program.
Welcome letters are information packages prepared by your future tutors. They include, for example, important dates as well as information about studying, student benefits, or student life.
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Starting IBA studies
Congratulations - we are happy that you have chosen to join us at Metropolia Business School!
You have been accepted to the International Business and Analytics (IBA) Programme! Your program code is LXE25S1. Below you can find more information about the programme.
Providing that you satisfactorily meet the degree requirements, you will be awarded the following upon graduation:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
If you decide to apply for a double degree programme, which allows you to gain two degrees, one in Metropolia and another in one of our double degree partner universities in Europe, then you will also be awarded the following:
- Bachelor’s degree from a partner university (the exact title depends on which partner’s double degree programme you will follow during the 3rd year of studies)
The degree program is a 210 ECTS scope program (some partners require 240 ECTS) and the study right is 3.5 years. The studies are conducted at Metropolia Myyrmäki Campus, Leiritie 1 Vantaa. If you do the double degree, the 3 first semesters of the studies are conducted at Metropolia Myyrmäki Campus, Leiritie 1 Vantaa, and the third year is conducted at one of the partner universities. In your third year, you will study full-time at one of our partner universities for which you will be selected during your second year of studies. Please remember that you can do either; one single degree or double degree.
Orientation days and the start of studies
The studies will start with orientation days on Thursday 21st August at 9 a.m. During the orientation days 21.8. and 22.8., we get to know different practical aspects of the studies. Your presence at the orientation days is essential. You can expect the orientation days to be over at 16:00 at the latest. In the evenings there is a voluntary program organized by the tutors (more information later).
The autumn semester teaching starts on 25.8.2025 and runs until the middle of December.
The Spring semester teaching starts on 12.1.2026 and runs until the middle of May.
More details and schedules of the orientation days will be sent by email to all new students by the end of week 33. Then as well everyone will receive the schedules of the autumn semester.
You can learn more about both studying at Metropolia and the contents of the International Business and Analytics degree from the Study Guide. Please check your group's curriculum to explore what you will be studying.
Questions about studies?
You can contact Study Counsellor Oksan Niemi with questions related to the studies: oksan.niemi [at] metropolia.fi (oksan[dot]niemi[at]metropolia[dot]fi) or by phone +358 50 592 5616. Questions related to the application process can be directed to Metropolia's Admission Services admissions [at] metropolia.fi (admissions[at]metropolia[dot]fi) . Please note that July is a holiday month in Finland, and the majority of the staff is on holiday. Your inquiry will be responded to in early August at the latest.
If you have done previous university studies, Edunation path studies or otherwise need to plan your studies, book an appointment with the Study Counsellor Oksan Niemi by mail: oksan.niemi [at] metropolia.fi (oksan[dot]niemi[at]metropolia[dot]fi). Attach the certificates of previous studies to the email.
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