Studies
Goal of the studies
The training qualifies the person to act as a lead site manager in construction work in accordance with the Act on Demonstration of Competence. After completing the education, the construction foreman can plan and manage a construction site, and act as a supervisor for construction professionals. The site manager can work in cooperation with other parties in a construction project.
Content and structure of the studies
Extent of the studies is 210 ECTS credit points and duration 3,5 years.
The programme consists of
- basic studies including introductory studies, general mathematical and natural science studies and language studies (15 ECTS)
- vocational studies including common vocational studies (95 ECTS) and studies oriented on house construction (20 ECTS)
- innovation studies including an innovation project commissioned by a company in the field (10 ECTS)
- Finnish language studies (30 ECTS)
- work placement studies (30 ECTS)
- a thesis, which includes a maturity test (10 ECTS)
See Construction Site Management curriculum in studyguide
Implementation of the studies
The studies are implemented as daytime studies at Myllypuro Campus. The language of the tuition is English/Finnish (functional bilingual learning).
Career opportunities and qualifications
The education is primarily aimed at management positions on construction sites in Finland. The education provides excellent opportunities for employment in construction site in various positions: management, expert duties in construction service companies, customer service, and property management. Almost all graduates have found employment immediately after completing their degree.
The degree, together with the work experience required by law, qualifies the student to act as a responsible foreman in construction engineering work in accordance with the Act on the Demonstration of Competence.
Scholarships and tuition fees
Annual tuition fee for non-EU/EEA applicants 11 000 €.
This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.
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Applying
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2026
- Day-time studies
Instructions for applying
In the spring 2026 Joint Application 1 to higher education, you can apply to degree programmes that start in the autumn of 2026. The application period starts on the 7 January 2026 at 8 am and ends on the 21 January 2026 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).
All the information needed to apply can be found on the national Studyinfo.fi portal. At Studyinfo.fi you can find descriptions of degree programmes, application criteria, application instructions, application forms and much more.
Application fee
Applicants who are not citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies. The application fee of 100 euros is collected for applicants from countries outside EU/EEA seeking education leading to a degree in higher education. The Finnish National Agency of Education will collect the application fee in connection with filling in the Studyinfo application form. There is no application fee for Finnish or EU citizens.
The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies. The application fee is not refunded if you cancel your application or are not offered admission.
More about application fee in Studyinfo.fi.
Questions about application fees? Contact applicationfee [at] oph.fi (applicationfee[at]oph[dot]fi)The International UAS Exam is a joint digital entrance exam of the Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS), used for selecting students to study programmes leading to a bachelor’s degree and conducted in English. The entrance exam is completed by the applicant’s own computer remotely online.
Read more about the International UAS Exam and language requirements on the website uasinfo.fi
Universities of applied sciences may admit students by means of certificate-based selection based on matriculation examination and vocational upper secondary qualification (completed after 1 August 2015). Those applying with a matriculation examination (Finnish or EB, IB and RP/DIA diploma) or vocational upper secondary qualification have a specific study place quota which varies between study programmes available for application.
More information on certificate-based selection on uasinfo.fi
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2026
- Day-time studies
The Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies is aimed at those who have completed studies not leading to a degree at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Those applying for a master’s degree are, however, required also to have a separate required basic education and work experience that gives them eligibility to apply.
Application period: 4 May 2026 8:00 am - 31 October 2026 3:00 pm, all times refer to local time in Finland.
In flexible admission (i.e. rolling admission) the study places are filled in the order in which applications are received, so that all applicants who meet all the student selection requirements are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the application ends or the study places are filled.All the information needed to apply can be found on the national Studyinfo.fi portal. At Studyinfo.fi you can find descriptions of degree programmes, application criteria, application instructions, application forms and much more.
Note: Many degree programmes accept applications on a continuous basis. However, applicants who are required to pay tuition fees should carefully consider the timing of their application. In most cases, it is not advisable to begin studies in the middle of a term (either autumn or spring), as tuition fees cannot be paid for only part of the term. For this reason, it is generally best to apply well in advance of the start of the term, so that studies can commence from the very beginning.
Application fee
Applicants who are not citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies. The application fee of 100 euros is collected for applicants from countries outside EU/EEA seeking education leading to a degree in higher education. The Finnish National Agency of Education will collect the application fee in connection with filling in the Studyinfo application form. There is no application fee for Finnish or EU citizens.
The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies. The application fee is not refunded if you cancel your application or are not offered admission.
More about application fee in Studyinfo.fi.
Questions about application fees? Contact applicationfee [at] oph.fi (applicationfee[at]oph[dot]fi)
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Starting studies
Welcome to study for a degree at Metropolia!
Congratulations! You have been admitted to Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and we are delighted to have you as a new member of our vibrant community of more than 16 000 students!
You have made an excellent choice - Metropolia offers you unique multidisciplinary opportunities throughout your studies with its strong connections to working life and active role in innovations built around socially significant phenomena.
We are happy to have you with us and help you with any questions you might have. Welcome to Metropolia!
The below information applies to students who have been accepted to study for a full degree at Metropolia. Make sure to complete all the steps in order to secure your study place.
Confirming a place of study requires certain formalities to be completed by the deadline. More detailed instructions below:
Non-EU/EEA students need a student residence permit. You can begin the student residence permit application online at Enterfinland.fi. Remember that you must personally visit a Finnish embassy or consulate as part of this process. Start your residence permit process as soon as possible, carefully following the immigration authorities' instructions and regulations, so that you can receive your permit in good time before your studies begin! You can find detailed information and advice on the residence permit requirements and procedures on the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) website.
Note that participating online programmes does not entitle you receiving residence permit. See more about the topic in Finnish Immigration Service websites.
All Metropolia's students who do not have a Finnish personal identity code, have to apply for it before their arrival or register at the local registry office after their arrival to Finland to apply for one.
Students who have to apply for residence permit (i.e. non-EU/non-EEA citizens) before their arrival to Finland should ask to be registered in the Finnish Population Information System when they apply for their first residence permit. This way they will receive a Finnish personal identity code at the same time as they are issued with the permit. More information on this for residence permit applicants in Migri site
Other students have to apply for the personal identity code from the local registry office of the city where you are living in.
More information on Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV).
More information on registration to the Finnish Population Information System in DVV site
After you have received the personal identification code, remember to inform it to the Student Services with the official document. Acceptable documents are for example DVV:s document (Notification of registration), Finnish passport, Finnish identity card with a photo, issued by police, Finnish driver's license, residence permit or KELA card with a photo.
User account activation is possible from the start date of your study right. Activate your user account before the orientation days by following the instructions available on the IT Services website. To activate your account, you will need personal online banking credentials or a mobile certificate. Also check the instructions provided by your degree programme.
If you do not have Finnish online banking credentials or a mobile certificate, authenticate using the Candour ID application. After authentication, you will receive instructions on how to activate your user account. Read the instructions for authentication and receiving user accounts on the Information Management Services website.
Once you have activated your user account, enable multi-factor authentication for Microsoft 365 services. First enable SMS authentication, and then Microsoft Authenticator. If possible, also enable alternative authentication methods on your other mobile devices. This will help you avoid login issues if your primary phone is replaced or lost. Follow the instructions available on the IT Services website.
If you have any questions about user account activation or multi-factor authentication, please contact the Helpdesk. You will find the contact information on the IT Services website.
All foreign students (who are not EU citizens or citizens of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland) who come to Finland for the purposes of studying are required to have a health insurance, if the studies endure longer than three months.
More information on insurances in Student's Guide
Student financial aid is for Finnish citizens. Foreign citizens are entitled to student financial aid if they live in Finland on a permanent basis for the purpose other than studying and they have registered as permanent residents in the Finnish population register system.
More information on student financial aid in Student's Guide
- Find out where your campus is located
- If you have a smart phone you can download the free HSL mobile app to get access to the public transportation Journey Planner and tickets (e.g. for travelling from the Helsinki-Vantaa airport to your apartment or from your apartment to the campus).
- If you have a smart phone you can download the Tuudo mobile app for free to get your digital student ID and student discounts (ID and discounts are available from the first day of the studies onwards)
- Information on student life and well-being, costs and finance, study environment etc. in Student's Guide
New students need a laptop for their studies.
Minimum laptop requirements for new students:
- Windows 11 or Mac computer
- Intel i5/i7 processor (at least 8 gen), AMD Ryzen 5/7 or equivalent processor
- RAM 8 GB memory
- SSD hard disk min. 256 GB
The life cycle of the laptop should be at least 4 years. The estimated cost of a laptop meeting the recommended specifications is between €600 and €800 and upwards. If the student's studies are geared towards gaming or graphic design, for example, the laptop should have a more powerful graphics card and more SSD hard disk space.
The recommended operating system will depend on the degree programme and the area of specialisation. As a general rule, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X are safe choices for a laptop operating system. Students of XR Design, 3D Animation and Visualisation and Visual Communication Design will be informed in the first weeks of their studies about the purchase of their own computer and the features they need.
Tuudo is a mobile app with which you can use various Metropolia web services easily on your smart phone. With Tuudo you can get VR, HSL, Matkahuolto and Kela student discounts immediately. The benefits are free for all Metropolia students.
In Tuudo you can check Metropolia, Admission Services, and student union METKA announcements, your schedule, study attainments, and cafeteria menus.
Get Tuudo on your phone from the app store for free and start using it!
During your studies, your support of well-being and health is Finnish Student Health Services (FSHS). The specialist in student health care offers you general, mental and oral health services and supports the well-being of study communities.
Our services can be used by students completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a university or a university of applied sciences who have registered as attending for the semester.
Master the facts! Familiarize yourself with our services and user instructions in Kela's site fshs.fi, and Kela's Health information resource on the address.
Start using Self! Self is the student’s own online service for health care issues at FSHS. In Self, you can manage appointment bookings, communicate via SelfChat and start a remote consultation. Log in to Self as a user immediately from the beginning of the semester and keep your contact details up to date for as long as you are a student. Read more about Self in Kela's site.
The health care fee for students in higher education will be paid to Kela on your initiative. Read more about health care fee in Kela's site.
If you have social security coverage in another EU/EEA country or in Switzerland or the United Kingdom, you do not have to pay the healthcare fee. However, you can to use the FSHS’s services.
Metropolia does not have housing services to offer. Thus, it is the student's responsibility to find an accommodation for the period of their studies. There is a lot of competition in affordable housing, so it is important to start searching for a room many months prior to arrival.
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- Open jobs and traineeships
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- Advice & guidance
- Employer profiles
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Sign up to JobTeaser using your @metropolia.fi email address.
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Starting Construction Site Management, Bachelor's Degree studies
Please note that all the information below applies to students who have been accepted to the Construction Site Management (CSM) Degree Programme.
Read through the CSM specific information below in addition to the common Metropolia information that is given above. Read information carefully and act according to the given instructions.
Remember to visit this webpage regularly as you will find the most updated information here.
Orientation days in August 2026
Every student who has accepted the study place has to participate in the orientation days as the orientation days are part of the compulsory Orientation to the profession and studies -course. Please note that you must be present at the very beginning of the event. Please also note that you must prove your identity at the beginning of the event so please bring your photo ID.
Orientation days program
- Mon 17.8.2026 time 14.00 - 16.00 Welcome to Metropolia - Get together in Zoom (link will be sent via email in August)
- Mon 24.8.2026 Preliminary time 9.00 - 15.00 Orientation day in Myllypuro campus (Myllypurontie 1, Helsinki)
NOTICE! The scheduled program will be published later.
Before orientation days
Activate your Metropolia account
In order to be able to use Metropolia’s IT services and email, you have to activate your Metropolia account. If you do not have a Mobile Certificate or Finnish Netbank User ID, you can use the Candour ID application to authenticate yourself. Please follow the common instructions above (User accounts). Please, take care of the deadlines so you will be able to start your studies on time. We expect that you have your user ID`s activated in the beginning of studies.
Get to know Metropolia
You will get lots of new information during the orientation days. That's why it is advisable to familiarize yourself with Metropolia and Metropolia services already before your arrival. You can find an extensive information package in Moodle.
- Access to Moodle: moodle.metropolia.fi
- Change the language to English if needed
- Log in by using your Metropolia credentials
- Search for course: "Welcome to Metropolia UAS"
- Use the course key: "welcome"
Teaching according to the timetable
Teaching will begin in accordance with the timetable after orientation days. Attendance is compulsory.
The tools needed
At a university of applied sciences, the student is responsible for all costs and expenses related to his studies, for example materials acquired during his studies. At the start of the studies, the student will need:
- RFID Card
- Students need a key card to move around Myllypuro campus. Bring your own card that has an RFID ability with you. You can register the card as your key card with registration machines that are situated in the lobby of C-building. Ask Reception Services or tutor students for help if needed.
- Laptop
- Strong recommendation for a PC machine, because the planning and dimensioning programs in the construction industry mainly work in the Windows environment.
- Windows 11 / 10 (64-bit)
- RAM 16+ GB
- Hard disk SSD, 1TB
- Intel® Core™ i7 CPU 3 GHz or better
- Nvidia separate 3d graphics card, e.g. RTX 3060/3070
- As big screen as possible or another separate screen at home
- Roller mouse, because the roller is used (and almost mandatory) in many applications
- If you have already acquired a laptop with different features, you will probably get by with it during your studies. However, you should be prepared for the fact that a laptop equipped with more modest resources may work more slowly.
- The use of different programs on the students' own laptops depends on the licenses of different software suppliers. The availability of student licenses for the software may vary from year to year.
- Headset microphone
- Web camera
- Calculator
- CASIO fx-991EX or Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX II-T CAS
Construction Site Management degree programme curriculum
The scope of the Bachelor of Engineering degree is 210 credits. The degree includes compulsory, optional and freely chosen studies as well as work placement and a thesis.
In the curriculum, you can get to know the goal and content descriptions of the study courses by selecting the name of the study course. The curriculum also includes a schedule of studies, where you can choose either academic years or semesters as the review period. However, the timing plan is indicative and may vary each year.
Contact information
During the orientation days, you will get the necessary information on matters related to starting your studies. If there are some special issues related to the start of your studies (e.g. previous university studies in the field of construction), please contact the contact persons of the degree programme well in advance before the start of your studies by email.
Head of Degree Programme
Jouni Ruotsalainen
jouni.ruotsalainen [at] metropolia.fi (jouni.ruotsalainen@metropolia.fi)