Applying

How to Apply for English-Language Degree Studies

You can apply to education leading to a higher education degree via the Joint Applications or separate applications. If you are eligible to apply, you can choose to apply in one or more application procedures at the same time. Please note, however, that you can only take one place of study leading to a university degree per term (excluding the transfer application). Read more about the one-study-place-per-term-provision at Studyinfo.fi.

Spring Joint Application I

The first joint application of spring is aimed at those wishing to apply for an education leading to a higher education degree in English. Joint Application is a national application procedure the Finnish higher education institutions use when selecting new students. In Joint Application you can apply to up to six (6) higher education degree programmes with one application form. The next application period is 7 - 21 January 2026 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).

Check the application instructions for the spring Joint Application I

Autumn Joint Application

The autumn joint application is aimed at those wishing to apply for an education leading to a higher education degree in Finnish or English. Joint Application is a national application procedure the Finnish higher education institutions use when selecting new students. In Joint Application you can apply to up to six (6) higher education degree programmes with one application form. The next application period will begin on 31 August 2026 at 8 am and end on 10 September 2026 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).

Check the application instructions for the autumn Joint Application.

Separate Application for International Degree Programmes

This application process is designed to supplement the national Joint Application with student selection methods other than entrance examination. This flexible separate application (i.e. rolling admission) takes place twice a year as follows (for some degree programmes the application period may end earlier than mentioned below):

Studies starting in spring term 2026

1 August - 30 September at 3 pm (local time in Finland)

Studies starting in autumn term 2026 or after:

1 December - 31 March at 3 pm (local time in Finland) *
1 April - 31 July at 3 pm (local time in Finland) *

* preliminary information, rights for changes reserved until the beginning of the application period.

Check the application instructions for the Separate Application for International Degree Programmes

Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies

This application process is aimed at those who have completed non-degree studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (e.g. Metropolia's Pathway, Diploma or Open UAS studies) accreditable towards the degree programme being applied for. This flexible separate application (i.e. rolling admission) takes place twice a year as follows (for some degree programmes the application period may end earlier than mentioned below):

Application periods in 2026:

4th of May 2026 - 31st of October 2026 at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
2nd of November 2026 - 30th of April 2027 at 3 pm (local time in Finland)

Check the application instructions for the Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies

Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies

This application process is aimed at those who have completed Finnish higher education studies accreditable towards the degree programme being applied for. This flexible separate application (i.e. rolling admission) takes place twice a year as follows (for some degree programmes the application period may end earlier than mentioned below):

Application periods in 2026:

4th of May 2026 - 31st of October 2026 at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
2nd of November 2026 - 30th of April 2027 at 3 pm (local time in Finland)

Check the application instructions for the Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies

Transfer Application

This application process is aimed at those enrolled in studies leading to a Finnish higher education degree who wish to transfer their valid study rights from one Finnish higher education institution to Metropolia or within Metropolia from one degree programme to another, so that the degree title changes. This separate application takes place twice a year as follows:

Application periods in 2026: