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Innovate, automate, and transform future industries through robotics engineering!
Robotics engineers are in high demand in several industries including manufacturing, warehousing, agriculture, healthcare, and logistics. This bachelor's degree programme offers a multidisciplinary approach encompassing various technologies: automation, mechanical engineering, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.
In Metropolia UAS’s Robotics Engineering programme, you will gain strong mathematical, scientific and linguistic foundation on which to build your future learning. You will gain a broad knowledge of automation, artificial intelligence, and the mechanics of machines. With the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience obtained during studies, the graduates will be able to build, maintain, and design automated solutions for a sustainable future!
Mode of Studies
The degree is a blended implementation, which allows for the studies to be completed alongside work. The studies include periodical classroom teaching days that require attendance, small group work, independent learning, and online learning. Studying in a blended-learning degree programme gives you more flexibility to pace your studying and arrange time for work or other responsibilities. It requires commitment, self-direction, and a good attitude towards studying.
Curriculum and Skill Development
The studies combine strong mathematical and scientific skills with a practical approach and learning by doing. The programme equips you with a strong technical foundation and you will learn to master several areas of robotics with applications. You will develop strong competencies to work in various roles within the field of robotics for example in industry, as an entrepreneur, and in the hospital environment. Entrepreneurship and the utilisation of artificial intelligence are overarching themes throughout the degree.
In the professional modules called core studios, you will learn several areas of robotics, including:
- Robot software
- Mechatronics
- Robotics systems
- Robot perception
- Robot control and learning.
Robotics courses emphasise practicality, user-oriented approaches, learning by doing, problem-solving skills, collaboration abilities, in-depth mastery of professional subjects, and internationalisation.
Robotics Engineering Curriculum for groups starting in the autumn 2026 will be published later in Metropolia's StudyGuide.
You will learn to work in intercultural setting and be part of international student community.
Career Prospects
The demand for Robotics specialists is constantly growing. Robotics Engineers are needed in various roles including designing robots to improve manufacturing processes, developing software of autonomous machines, and maintaining and developing systems and equipment to improve efficiency across industries.
You may build your career e.g. in industrial plants, design companies and consultancies, healthcare sector, agriculture, or aeronautical industry.
Possible job titles include:
- Robotics Engineer
- Robotics Technician
- Robotics Operator
- Project Engineer/Manager
- Technical Sales Engineer
- Key Account Manager
- Software Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
With the strong skills foundation, hands-on project experience, and knowledge gathered in your chosen specialisation modules, you will be well equipped to start your career in robotics.
Drive the smart revolution with a career in robotics engineering!
Networking and Industry Connections
Our undergraduate Robotics Engineering degree is specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of industries, and there are several opportunities to start networking with industry representatives while studying. Excursions, work placements, and thesis offer possibilities for practical learning with industry and R&D partners.
Metropolia's network of company partners ranges from local industry representatives to multinational corporations. As a student, you will benefit from direct industry involvement: local companies offer work placement and thesis opportunities that allow you to start building your professional network while studying.
Robotics Engineers are needed in research and development activities such as innovation projects. Metropolia's phenomenon-phased innovation hubs host various regional, international, and national research and development projects that require multidisciplinary expertise and collaboration. Students are encouraged to participate in these projects, often using either work placements or thesis to contribute directly to industry innovation.
Scholarships and tuition fees
Annual tuition fee
- 11 000 € for students, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2025
- 11 500 € for students, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2027.
This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.
Contact information
Questions related to the degree
smartsolutions [at] metropolia.fi (smartsolutions[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Questions related to the application
admissions [at] metropolia.fi (admissions[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
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Applying
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2026Apply now!
- Blended studies
The Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies is aimed at those who have completed studies not leading to a degree at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Those applying for a master’s degree are, however, required also to have a separate required basic education and work experience that gives them eligibility to apply.
Application period: 4 May 2026 8:00 am - 31 October 2026 3:00 pm, 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
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) - Application period-Start of studiesspring 2027
- Blended studies
The Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies is aimed at those who have completed studies not leading to a degree at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Those applying for a master’s degree are, however, required also to have a separate required basic education and work experience that gives them eligibility to apply.
Application period: 2 November 2026 8:00 am - 30 April 2027 3:00 pm, 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
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 One Study Right Rule
The One Study Right Rule refers to legislative amendments entering into force on 1 August 2026. Under these amendments, a student’s study rights at the same or lower level will be terminated if they accept a new study right leading to a degree. The rule applies only to study rights at Finnish higher education institutions.
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2027
- Blended 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, commissioned education 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 2027 starts on 1 December 2026 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 2027
- Blended studies
Instructions for applying
In the spring 2027 Joint Application 1 to higher education, you can apply to degree programmes that start in the autumn of 2027. The application period starts on the 7 January 2027 at 8 am and ends on the 21 January 2027 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 One Study Right Rule
The One Study Right Rule refers to legislative amendments entered into force on 1 August 2026. Under these amendments, a student’s study rights at the same or lower level will be terminated if they accept a new study right leading to a degree. The rule applies only to study rights at Finnish higher education institutions.
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.
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Starting studies
First, read guidelines common to all Metropolia degree students and then degree specific instruction below.
How to start Robotics Engineering studies
All new students will receive an email with information about the orientation day and more detailed instructions before their studies begin in August. Please contact the programme study counsellor Lotta Heinonen if you haven't received a message.
Studies start with an orientation day on Wednesday 19th August at Myyrmäki campus.
Congratulations!
Welcome to study Robotics Engineering ! You have made a great choice and we are happy to have you join our degree.
As a new student, you are bound to have questions. Please read carefully all the information on above in order to make the beginning of your studies as smooth as possible. Many of your questions will be answered at the beginning of your studies at the orientation day and during the orientation course.
The extent of the Robotics Engineering, Bachelor's Degree | Metropolia UAS is 240 ECTS credit points (4 years). After completing all the required studies, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Engineering.
Tuition takes place on Metropolia Myyrmäki campus (Leiritie 1, Vantaa). Your studies will begin with fundamental engineering topics including electronics, programming and automation technology combined with related physics and mathematical analysis.
Please familiarize yourself with Degree Programme in Robotics Engineering | Study Guide, Metropolia before studies begin. You study group is TX0126S2.
Commencing your studies
Your studies begin with Orientation days on 19th and 20th of August at Metropolia's Myyrmäki campus in Vantaa.
Study schedule
Tuition will start according to the schedules on Monday 24 August 2026.
Please make sure that you will be able to join the study group in August. If you are required to apply for a residence permit, make sure to start for the application process as soon as possible. Studies are arranged at Metropolia UAS Myyrmäki campus require attendance from Monday to Friday. If you won't be able to arrive in Finland before your studies begin, make sure to contact the programme study counsellor.
Arrangements before studies
Please start all the necessary arrangements (such as residence permit, housing, insurance etc.) as soon as possible after receiving the acceptance letter, so that you are able to commence your studies in August 2026. Make sure to read the general information above the degree related information.
Further information
If you have any questions concerning commencing your studies, please do not hesitate to contact:
Questions related to the degree:
smartindustry [at] metropolia.fi (smartindustry[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Questions related to the application:
admissions [at] metropolia.fi (admissions[at]metropolia[dot]fi)