At Metropolia University of Applied Sciences the internationalisation is naturally built in our activities and diverse Metropolia community. For Metropolia internationalisation means international degree programmes, exchange students, international mobility opportunities for students and staff as well as various other forms of international collaboration with the extensive partner network.
The interconnected world needs future-proof and innovative solutions. Therefore, all students graduating from Metropolia have the necessary multicultural and international aspects embedded in their studies. Metropolia International Relations team supports students, staff and Metropolia schools with the realization of internationalisation activities. As a Metropolia student you have several opportunities to include internationalisation in your study path, for example through student exchange, online collaboration or work placement.
Metropolia offers several international degree programmes in which the language of instruction is English. Over 1400 international degree students, who represent more than 90 different nationalities, study at Metropolia every year. Additionally, Metropolia welcomes numerous exchange students from the partner universities from all over the world.
Metropolia supports international students in various ways, for example providing Welcome Hub service points at the campuses.
Information about international opportunities for students can be found in Student's guide.
Partner institutions
Every year, collaboration with the international partners of Metropolia hundreds of students and dozens of teachers from Metropolia and partner institutions to attend an international exchange period.
Active Erasmus+ institution
Metropolia's Erasmus+ activities cover mobility cooperation with an extensive network of European institutions. In addition, Metropolia has received Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility funding.
Student Exchange
Metropolia also welcomes exchange students from our partner universities all over the world. Every year about 320 exchange students enjoy their semester or academic year at Metropolia.
Teacher and staff exchanges
Teacher and staff exchanges are important forms of international co-operation. Metropolia welcomes teachers from partner universities and organisations for variety of international weeks and summer schools, which are organized annually.
Contact Information
Networks
Metropolia is a member in several international networks.
Global Education Services
Metropolia's Global Education Services is your reliable partner in education export and international trade. We operate internationally in education export mainly in the following fields of study: Business, Culture, Health Care and Social Services, and Technology.
Projects
We carry out around 100 RDI projects each year in partnership with working life and our partner networks. Our students are closely involved in learning and creating new knowledge and solutions.