Teaching takes place in the framework of the official dates. Divisions and degree programmes set the actual semester dates for courses within this framework see Semester Dates by the Field of Study in 2023-2024.
When planning your arrival to Finland, please follow the instructions given in your acceptance material, as they are specified to your degree programme.
For currently enrolled students, the semester dates are available in Metropolia´s student intranet.
Periods
Autumn semester 2023: 1.8.-31.12.2023
- 1. period 1.8.-22.10.2023
- 2. period 23.10.-31.12.2023
Spring semester 2024: 1.1.-31.7.2024
- 3. period 1.1-17.3.2024
- 4. period: 18.3-24.5.2024
- Summer period 25.5.-31.7.2024
Semester Dates
Semester Dates by the Field of Study in 2023-2024
Please note that the semester dates might vary to some extent in different degree programmes. Divisions and degree programmes decide the timing of contact weeks, practical training, projects, exams and intensive study weeks as well as other practical issues concerning the studies.
Field of business
Semester 1, Autumn 2023
- 23 August - 15 December (orientation days for exchange students: 23 - 25 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2024
- 10 January - 17 May (orientation days for exchange students: 10 - 12 January)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of technology
Semester 1, Autumn 2023
- 17 August - 15 December (orientation days for exchange students: 17 - 18 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2024
- 10 January - 24 May (orientation days for exchange students: 10 - 12 January)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of culture and creative industries
Semester 1, Autumn 2023
- 23 August - 22 December (orientation for exchange students: 23 - 25 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2024
- 8 January - 24 May (orientation for exchange students: 8 - 9 January)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of health care and social services
Semester 1, Autumn 2023
- International Semester Programme 24 August - 22 December 2023 (orientation for exchange students: 24 - 25 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2024
- International Semester Programme: 18 January 2024 - 17 May 2024 (orientation for exchange students 18-19 January)
- FAB: TBC (orientation TBC)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Public Holidays in Finland in 2023-2024
In addition, there are some public holidays during the academic year when there is no tuition:
- All Saints' Day 4 November
- Independence Day 6 December
- Christmas 24 to 26 December
- New Year's Day 1 January
- Epiphany 6 January
- Easter 29 March to 1 Apri7 April to 10 April
- May Day 1 May
- Ascension Day 9 May
- Midsummer Eve and Day 21 to 22 June
Semester Dates by the Field of Study in 2022-2023
Please note that the semester dates might vary to some extent in different degree programmes. Divisions and degree programmes decide the timing of contact weeks, practical training, projects, exams and intensive study weeks as well as other practical issues concerning the studies.
Field of business
Semester 1, Autumn 2022
- 24 August - 16 December (orientation days for exchange students: 24 - 26 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2023
- 11 January - 19 May (orientation days for exchange students: 11 - 12 January)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of technology
Semester 1, Autumn 2022
- 18 August - 16 December (orientation days for exchange students: 18 - 19 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2023
- 4 January - 19 May (orientation days for exchange students: 4 - 5 January)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of culture and creative industries
Semester 1, Autumn 2022
- 22 August - 16 December (orientation for exchange students: 22 - 23 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2023
- 9 January - 19 May (orientation for exchange students: 9 - 10 January)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of health care and social services
Semester 1, Autumn 2022
- International Semester Programme 29 August - 16 December 2022 (orientation 25 - 26 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2023
- International Semester Programme: 23 January - 19 May 2023 (orientation 19-20 January)
- FAB: 6 February - 19 May (orientation 13 - 14 February)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Public Holidays in Finland in 2022-2023
In addition, there are some public holidays during the academic year when there is no tuition:
- All Saints' Day 5 November
- Independence Day 6 December
- Christmas 24 to 26 December
- New Year's Day 1 January
- Epiphany 6 January
- Easter 7 April to 10 April
- May Day 1 May
- Ascension Day 18 May
- Midsummer Eve and Day 23 to 24 June