Everyone who has a higher education degree from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (or the previous institutions Evtek and Stadia) is a Metropolia alumni and a part of the over 60 000 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.
The goals of the alumni activities are to improve the success of the graduated alumni in the working life and also utilize their experiences and knowledge in the education and research. We want to support your career, help you improve your knowledge and co-operate with you also after you have graduated.
Through our alumni activities you can for example:
Join us—let’s build a strong alumni network together!
You can also stay connected to your university community and friends by joining our Metropolia LinkedIn alumni community. Come join us!
Metropolia LinkedIn alumni community.
By updating your information on our alumni register, you make sure you get the alumni newsletter and stay up to date on Metropolia’s news, lifelong learning and events.
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.
Graduates of Metropolia can study free of charge at the Open University of Applied Sciences for four semesters, starting from the semester following their graduation. Register in the Open UAS system, select “invoice” as your payment method, and indicate that you are an alum and which courses you're enrolled in via the Open UAS contact form (opens in a new tab).
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 continuous development of staff skills is essential for organizations to grow and succeed. We offer a variety of solutions for maintaining and developing professional skills in line with the demands of the workplace.
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 a wide range of services to individuals as well as companies and communities. Some of the services are provided as student work, some as expert services.
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.
Does your company face a development challenge that you need help with? You can leverage students’ expertise to improve your operations through a collaborative project. Metropolia carries out approximately 100 research, development, and innovation projects each year.
Metropolia’s Minno® innovation projects also seek practical solutions to the needs of the working world. Student teams, guided by experienced professionals, tackle challenges presented by companies and organizations and seek new ideas and perspectives to address them. If you have an idea that you need help bringing to life, please get in touch.
Turbiini is the Metropolia’s campus incubator. Turbiini offers mentoring, events, workspace and early stages incubator program for the students and alumni of the Metropolia.
Explore Turbiini.
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.
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 a alumni you can lead peer groups and organize alumni events. Through the schools’ advisory boards and different alumni groups, you can take part in the development of the education, working life services and alumni activities. You can also donate funds for an alumni scholarship for a gifted student, research or other possible functions.
You can propose a subject for the multidisciplinary Minno innovation projects, suggest a collaboration project or take part in the innovation projects.
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.
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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).
If you’d like to share your expertise, help shape the next generation of professionals, or have other ideas, please feel free to contact us at alumni@metropolia.fi.
