This is the first international Nursing Summer School we are going to run this August. This Summer School gives you an excellent opportunity to enhance your knowledge on the topics, and at the same time meet new people, expand your network internationally and visit Finland.
Nursing Summer School is open for students from our partner institutions, and from students from the U!reka network!
Come study with us!
Summer School will be organized on 19 August - 30 August 2024.
Why participate Nursing Summer School?
The summer school is suitable for Nursing students who have studied at least one year in their home institution. This is a 5 ECTS course.
Students will receive a short pre-assignment to complete before coming to Metropolia. Instructions to this will be sent to student's email in mid August.
In Metropolia, the classes will take place in our new Myllypuro campus which has excellent skills labs and simulation learning environments.
Virtual tour to Metropolia simulation hospital
Students should bring their:
We are welcome to host 20 students from our partner institutions around the world. Some seats are available for Metropolia's own students. If we receive more than 20 applications, we will select the students so that as many partner universities will be represented as possible.
Students will receive information about the acceptance by email. Separate Acceptance/Welcome letters are issued only to students who need it to for visa purposes.
After the programme students will receive a Transcript of Records.The evaluation for the summer programme will be Pass/Fail. No numeric grade or separate evaluation will be given.
Programme for the Summer School will consists of getting to know Metropolia UAS, and practical classes for two weeks!
All of the teaching will happen on Myllypuro campus. Students will have a short pre-assignment.
Classes will run from Monday to Friday from 9 am - 4 pm.
The Summer School will take place on Myllypuro campus in Helsinki.
Myllypuro campus is located in the eastern part of Helsinki city. Address: Myllypurontie 1, Helsinki.
The campus is easily accessible by public transport in 20 minutes from the Helsinki center with a metro. There are also several bus connections to the campus.
To find out the train and bus connections and the timetables please use the HSL Journey planner.
Students who can stay with us for the whole programme, two weeks, are entitled for a student discount in the local transport of the two week unlimited AB zone season ticket. The ticket costs approx. 30 € + card fee 5€. Ticket to and from the airport needs to be bought separately (ABC zone).
For students who come to Helsinki for one week we recommend a 6-day unlimited ticket for the AB zone (approx 32 €). HSL app is the most convenient way to use this ticket option. On the HSL app it is also possible to buy separate tickets to and from the airport. More information on HSL ticket website.
Selected students will receive a discount code to Forenom ApartHotels in Kamppi and Herttoniemi. Shared twin room will cost approximately 30€/night/student.
Students are free to arrange any other type of accommodation during their stay.
For questions regarding the teaching content please contact Senior Lecturer Anna-Kaisa Partanen anna-kaisa.partanen [at] metropolia.fi (anna-kaisa[dot]partanen[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
For questions regarding the registration form or practicalities please contact International Relations Adviser Katariina Alava hcss_exchange [at] metropolia.fi (hcss_exchange[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
After studying, you can enjoy the pleasantly warm summer weather, explore Helsinki metropolitan area and check out the summer activities it offers. The city center of Helsinki is only 20 minutes train journey away from Myyrmäki. Find out all you can do in Helsinki from Visit Helsinki.
Would you like to explore more than the capital area? Check out all you can do in Finland from Visit Finland.
