Everyone who has a higher education degree from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (or the previous institutions Evtek and Stadia) is a Metropolia alum and a part of the over 75 000 alumni of our university community. They form a broad group of experts from different fields. As a representatives of the working life they are important stakeholders.
Metropolia Alumni Connect – Collaboration Network offers Metropolia alumni an easy way to stay connected with the university of applied sciences community. As a member of the network, you can collaborate with Metropolia, build new professional connections, and showcase your expertise or organisation.
Metropolia Alumni Connect brings alumni, students and staff together, making it easier to find meaningful opportunities for collaboration. At the same time, you can help shape the next generation of professionals, expand your professional network, and gain fresh perspectives for your own work.
When you register, you can tell us what kinds of collaboration interest you. After you have registered, Metropolia staff may contact you about opportunities related to teaching, events or other forms of collaboration. The details of each collaboration opportunity are always agreed separately.
Examples of collaboration include:
Whether you are interested in giving a guest lecture, acting as a mentor, or participating in events, Alumni Connect helps you find collaboration opportunities that suit you best.
👉 Read the privacy notice for the Alumni Connect collaboration network.
Metropolia’s alumni activities support your career development and offer opportunities to update your skills, network, and collaborate with Metropolia even after graduation. As an alum, you can strengthen your expertise, expand your networks, and contribute to the development of future education and research.
Join the Metropolia alumni community — let’s build the future of the workplace together!
Stay in touch with Metropolia alumni on LinkedIn. Find people you know, share your career stories, and discover new sources of inspiration! Job postings are also shared in the group.
Join the LinkedIn community
Stay up to date and make sure you receive information about Metropolia’s events and news by updating your information in the alumni registry.
Update your information on alumni registry
The 2025 career monitoring survey was held fall of 2025. More than three thousand of our alumni were contacted who graduated from their bachelor's and master's degrees in 2020. Thanks to everyone who answered!
The purpose of the annual survey is to find out the labor market situation of graduates from universities of applied sciences and their satisfaction with the completed degree. The survey is an excellent opportunity for Metropolia's alumni to influence the development of education and to give feedback on employment, career paths and the skills needed at work.
According to the survey, the employment situation for those who graduated from Metropolia with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in 2020 is very good: five years after graduation, over 90% of all Metropolia graduates were employed. The majority of respondents feel satisfied with the degree they earned at Metropolia (88% Bachelor’s, 92% Master’s) and with their career path after graduation (86% Bachelor’s, 91% Master’s).
Higher education institutions use current working life information obtained from the career monitoring survey in the planning and development of education. Based on the career tracking questionnaire, working life information is also offered to those in the application phase, students and graduates for planning their own studies and career. Some of the questions are used as a measure of qualitative employment at universities of applied sciences in the funding model of universities of applied sciences.
The future of working is lifelong learning. Metropolia offers many different continuing studies to support your career development. You can apply for a Master’s degree and take part in the continuing studies.
Metropolia alumni can study free of charge at the Open UAS for four semesters, starting fromsemester following their graduation. Alumni eligibility for free-of-charge studies is verified automatically at registration. If the benefit applies, the invoice will be cancelled by the Open UAS customer service, and no separate notification is required. Register in the Open UAS online store, select “invoice” as your payment method.
Metropolia offers 38 programs leading to a Master’s degree in applied sciences. This is the widest range of programs in Finland. As a Metropolia Master’s student, you will develop yourself and help transform the workplace. A practice-oriented degree will give you a competitive edge. The Master's degree corresponds to level 7 on the EQF (European Qualifications Framework).
Metropolia can provide tailor-made training and consulting services for private and public organizations within the fields represented by Metropolia. Programmes are developed in close consultation with our clients. Training can take place in our premises at Metropolia or else where depending on the client's wish. Trainers and experts are teachers of our own college and also external experts if needed.
Specialization studies are suitable for working professionals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree from a University of Applied Sciences or have otherwise acquired equivalent expertise. The goal of the program is to deepen specialized expertise and prepare students to take on even the most demanding expert roles.
Are you looking for career planning support or considering further studies? As a Metropolia alumnus, you can book a free 30-minute online meeting with a career coach. It’s easy to fit the conversation into your schedule—perhaps during your lunch break—and this brief moment could make a big difference in your next career move.
Are you interested in a new field, or do you need some reassurance about your choice of program? Our free introductory courses offer an accessible way to explore different fields of study and degree programs. The courses are flexible and range from 1 to 5 credits—this introduction could be the start of a new career.
We offer expert services, rental spaces, and performers for events. We tackle development challenges in collaboration with our clients — using a multidisciplinary team when necessary. Metropolia’s experts combine expertise from various fields. Together, we find solutions, whether it’s training, a service, or a new type of product.
Metropolia’s Minno® innovation projects seek practical solutions for the needs of organizations. Student teams, guided by experienced professionals, tackle challenges presented by companies and organizations and seek new perspectives to address them. If you have an idea that you need help bringing to life, get in touch.
Are you interested in entrepreneurship, or are you already an entrepreneur? Do you need help developing your business?
Turbiini is Metropolia’s business incubator program. Turbiini offers Metropolia alumni events, workspaces, and free business incubator programs where you can refine your business idea and develop your product or service.
JobTeaser is Europe’s most widely used recruitment platform for higher education institutions. On JobTeaser, companies are specifically looking to recruit talented graduates from Metropolia. On JobTeaser, you’ll find part-time, full-time, and temporary jobs, and there are plenty of opportunities available for recent graduates as well! Request access via email, and we’ll send you a login link.
jobteaser [at] metropolia.fi (Request access to JobTeaser)
Find a skilled and motivated student for an internship, employment or to conduct a thesis. You can offer a student a subject for their thesis or utilize their know-how to improve your business with a cooperation project. JobTeaser Portal can be used in job searching, career planning and student recruitment.
The aim of the cooperation agreement is to deepen and diversify the cooperation between a company and Metropolia and to make the operations goal-oriented, easy and systematic. Collaborate with students, in RDI activities and offer lifelong learning solutions for the company personnel.
Explore the cooperation agreements
To develop the education and research, the alumni bring their experience from the working life. The alumni can act as a guest speakers and mentors to share their knowledge and contacts for the students of the field
As an alum you can lead peer groups and organize alumni events. Through advisory boards and alumni groups, you can take part in the development of education. You can also donate funds for an alumni scholarship for a gifted student or other functions.
If you live and work abroad, you can share your experiences and be a local contact person for the other alumni and students. You can also host events and lead your own group. You can recruit international professionals abroad too.
alumni [at] metropolia.fi (Contact us)
We organize several events each year: concerts, seminars, and webinars, as well as various wellness-focused events. We hope to see you there!
In the news section, you can read about the achievements of our students and staff, our new partnerships, and the bold initiatives we’re undertaking to promote learning and foster innovation.
The 2026 Alum of the Year will be selected based on nominations from alumni, students, and staff. Alumni for the award were nominated in May. Metropolia Alumni Relations will present the finalists to Metropolia’s management group, which will make the final selection. The Alum of the Year will be announced on November 12 at the Alumni Gala on the Myllypuro campus.
The Alum of the Year is a positive and active ambassador for Metropolia (or its predecessors, Stadi or EVTEK) who skillfully finds solutions, boldly advances their field, and builds a sustainable future. They support Metropolia and the student community with their expertise, experience, and networks, and responsibly promote equality, diversity, and sustainable development, creating a positive impact locally and potentially also internationally.
Previous Metropolia Alum of the Year:
Teemu Tiainen, Bachelor of Engineering (AMK) 2011 & Master of Engineering (YAMK) 2021, has been selected as Metropolia’s Alum of the Year 2025 from a pool of distinguished candidates. Teemu has made a significant contribution to the development of education and the security of digital services. Other finalists for alum of the year were Timo Koiso-Kanttila, Bachelor of Business Administration; Gitta Perez, cultural producer; and Samu Vatanen, gerontologist.
Jesse Ukkonen was named Metropolia University of Applied Sciences’ Alum of the Year 2024 at the MetGO event held on the Myyrmäki campus. Jesse graduated in 2017 from Metropolia’s Digital Design degree program. The other finalists for Metropolia’s alum of the year are Amin Hassan (BBA), Heidi Lihr (MBA), and Meri Pekkanen (B.S. in Occupational Therapy).
This year, for the first time, Metropolia selected its Alum of the Year from among four top nominees. The finalists were Kimmo Kalaja, Local Division Manager at ABB Oy; Rosa Kettumäki, a reporter, host, and media expert at Yleisradio Oy; and Joni Tammisalo, a founding member and board chair of Mummodisko ry.
Get to know our alumni's stories. Would you like to tell us your own story? Please contact us at alumni [at] metropolia.fi (alumni[at]metropolia[dot]fi).
Nella.Hiltunen [at] metropolia.fi (Nella[dot]Hiltunen[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Alumni [at] metropolia.fi (Alumni[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
