Studies
Why choose Information Technology at Metropolia?
Information Technology is everywhere in today's society as it is needed in electronic and media appliances, computers, household devices, and almost in every part of our everyday lives.
We offer you
- Excellent combination of basic and professional courses in Information Technology
- High-quality education
- A solid basis to work as an engineer both in Finland and abroad
- Major options in Smart IoT Systems and Software Engineering.
- International and supportive learning environment
- Multidisciplinary educational institution with a vast partner network
Could I be a student in Information Technology?
Yes you can! You don't need to be a computer wizard to start with as we will equip you with the skills and knowledge required in the field. You just need to be committed and hard-working student with a devoted attitude towards the world of information technology and engineering.
We offer you an international study environment in which you have a possibility to make friends and future colleagues with students from all around the world.
How full-time studies are implemented?
The studies are very intensive from day one and require an average of 40 hours of hard work per week. About half of the studies are guided by a teacher, the rest of it should be filled by the student. The courses include theoretical teaching, various practical assignments, independent and group studies as well as written assignments.
Courses require attendance at classes, as well as completing assignments independently weekly. The studies are measured in credit points. The number of credit points for each course is based on the amount of work it requires. An average academic year consists of 1,600 hours of work, which is equivalent to 60 credit points (1 credit point = 27 hours).
Please note that it may be very hard to study full-time if you are working simultaneously.
Bring your own laptop
We expect you to have own laptop in the beginning of your studies. Laptop configuration guidelines are Windows 10 (64-bit version) laptop with minimum of 8 GB memory (RAM) and at least 256 GB SSD storage / Hard drive. However, more memory is better as you need to install several software packages on your hard drive and run some resource-heavy programs (usually available on Windows).
You can also select Linux OS if you are more familiar with Linux. A MacBook is also acceptable but be careful with memory as it differs from Windows requirements. Unfortunately, we cannot provide support for computers other than Microsoft systems. Chrome OS is not recommended.
What will you study?
Your studies will begin with both a programming-oriented and a hardware-oriented theme, providing you with a solid foundation in information technology. These themes combine professional subjects and project work with engineering mathematics, physics, and English studies. Other language studies are offered as separate modules.
You will choose your major after completing the Orientation to Information Technology studies. Each major option offers an in-depth understanding of current and relevant subject areas within the field.
Throughout your studies, you will stay connected to working life through industry-related projects, work placements, and your Final Year Project. This gives you the opportunity to build valuable networks and plan your future career while studying.
Major options in Information Technology
The application process for selecting a major is organized twice a year, in December and May. Students admitted through this process begin their major studies either in January or August. Major studies commence biannually, and the range of available majors differs between the January and August intakes.
Major studies - general guidelines
- Detailed information about majors and the selection process will be provided at the start of studies (subject to change).
- Major options and course offerings in major options are subject to change.
- The timing of major selection depends on when the studies were started and on any previously completed higher education studies that can be accredited.
- A student cannot choose whether to participate in the December or May major application selection.
- To begin major studies, a student must first successfully complete the Orientation to Information Technology studies included in the curriculum.
- Please note that students are not automatically granted a place in their preferred major.
- Students are selected for the majors based on their academic performance.
- Study paths within a major will only be offered if a sufficient number of students choose that path.
- If the number of applicants for a major exceeds the number of available study places, the selection criteria will be based on study success and other criteria defined by the degree program.
Starting your studies in August 2026 - major option study paths
To begin major studies, a student must first successfully complete the Orientation to Information Technology studies included in the curriculum.
- Students are selected for the majors based on their academic performance.
- Study paths within a major will only be offered if a sufficient number of students choose that path.
- Detailed information about majors and the selection process will be provided at the start of studies (subject to change).
Orientation to Information Technology (90 cr)
Major studies
- Fundamental Professional studies (30 cr)
- Advanced Professional studies (30 cr)
Common Professional studies (30 cr)
Complementary Competence (5 cr)
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills (5 cr)
Elective studies (5 cr)
Work placement (30 cr)
Bachelor`s Thesis (15 cr)
In the Software Engineering major, you will build versatile skills for a career in modern software development. The program is structured around study paths, such as Software Development, Game Development, Mobile Development, and Web Development.
Teaching is strongly built around on-campus, in-person instruction. You will benefit from frequent classroom interaction and guided sessions, ensuring substantial contact teaching as an integral part of your studies.
Each study path enables students to gain both broad fundamental knowledge and deep expertise in their chosen field. Throughout your studies, you will develop strong programming abilities, an understanding of software production processes, and practical experience through hands-on projects.
Core studies provide a foundation in programming, hardware, algorithms, databases, machine learning, cloud services, and cybersecurity. Each study path includes advanced studies and multiple project courses, giving you the opportunity to create a portfolio of applications and solutions relevant to your career interests.
Software Development
Software Development study path focuses on automation of production processes, advanced object-oriented programming, software design and modeling, information security, and extensive application development. You’ll gain expertise in data-driven development, neural networks, and database solutions through both theory and project work.
Game Development
Game Development covers game design, game engines, C++ programming, graphics programming, and physics for games, culminating in portfolio projects that demonstrate your skills in real-world game development environments.
Mobile Development
Mobile Development offers in-depth studies in Android (Kotlin), iOS, and cross-platform development, combined with agile project practices and modern design methodologies. You will master designing and developing mobile applications while working in teams and using industry-standard tools and processes.
Web Development
Web Development dives into server-side and front-end programming, web application frameworks, UI & UX design, and artificial intelligence applications. Project courses challenge you to develop comprehensive web solutions from concept to deployment.
Please note
Not all study paths may be available every academic year; the selection of study paths offered is determined by student demand and capacity.
All students gain valuable experience through work placements and a Bachelor’s thesis. By graduation, you will be well-prepared for roles such as software engineer, game developer, mobile app developer, or web developer, with a strong portfolio and a practical understanding of today’s digital landscape.
The Smart IoT major explores the interconnected world of smart devices, where everyday objects communicate, collect data, and drive intelligent solutions.
IoT engineers play a crucial role in developing these systems, creating secure, efficient, and scalable devices that power smart cities, optimize industrial processes, and enhance our daily lives.
Through this major, students gain expertise in designing, building, and securing IoT devices and networks, preparing them to shape the future of connected technology.
Embedded IoT Devices
Embedded IoT Devices are smart devices equipped with open-source operating systems, designed to control industrial processes, collect IoT data, and securely interface with cloud services.
An understanding of cloud architecture and data security is essential, and students gain hands-on experience in professional embedded development practices through real-world projects.
Graduates are well-prepared for roles in product research and development, technical support, or as software developers within diverse ICT and IoT-focused companies.
IoT and Networks
IoT and Networks studies provide students with comprehensive knowledge in computer network technologies, server systems, cloud services, and secure network and cloud infrastructure. Hands-on experience in our data communication lab, based on IP-networking, server systems, and mobile networks, equips students to design, implement, and maintain secure systems.
Courses developed with leading networking equipment manufacturers ensure graduates gain robust skills for roles such as project manager, network specialist, cloud system administrator, ICT security specialist, or technical specialist.
Starting your studies in January 2026 – Major options
Students who applied in joint application and are starting their studies in January 20206 will apply for a major option in December 2026 and begin their major studies in January 2027.
Same structure and majors apply for students who applied in rolling admission or other flexible admission.
Orientation to Information Technology (60 cr)
Major studies
- Fundamental Professional studies (30 cr)
- Advanced Professional studies (60 cr)
Common Professional studies (35 cr)
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills (5 cr)
Elective studies (5 cr)
Work placement (30 cr)
Bachelor`s Thesis (15 cr)
In this program, you will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to embark on a career as a software engineer. Beyond covering the essential technical aspects of software engineering, you will also develop teamwork, communication, and user experience design skills.
We employ modern tools and frameworks for teaching programming and software design. Our emphasis lies in a hands-on approach to software engineering, with all courses featuring a significant coding component.
Each semester, you will engage in a substantial project course, allowing you to create an application that can be added to your portfolio, enhancing your job prospects even before graduation.
Upon completion of the Software Engineering program, graduates typically pursue careers as software engineers, mobile web developers, full stack developers, or iOS and Android developers.
Machine Learning
In Software Engineering: Machine Learning major, you will gain expertise in developing AI-powered software solutions.
This major option equips you with essential data manipulation and analysis skills while teaching you how to seamlessly integrate a wide range of machine learning libraries, tools, and methods into your software development projects.
Mobile Development
In Software Engineering: Mobile Development major, you boost your development skills with a capability to build applications for the most popular mobile environments.
In addition to learning solid general software design and construction skills, you learn Android development using Kotlin, iOS development with Swift, and hybrid app development using React Native.
The Smart IoT major explores the interconnected world of smart devices, where everyday objects communicate, collect data, and drive intelligent solutions.
IoT engineers play a crucial role in developing these systems, creating secure, efficient, and scalable devices that power smart cities, optimize industrial processes, and enhance our daily lives.
Through this major, students gain expertise in designing, building, and securing IoT devices and networks, preparing them to shape the future of connected technology.
Embedded IoT Devices
Embedded IoT Devices are smart devices equipped with open-source operating systems, designed to control industrial processes, collect IoT data, and securely interface with cloud services.
An understanding of cloud architecture and data security is essential, and students gain hands-on experience in professional embedded development practices through real-world projects.
Graduates are well-prepared for roles in product research and development, technical support, or as software developers within diverse ICT and IoT-focused companies.
Scholarships and tuition fees
Annual tuition fee 11 000 € for those, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2024.
This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.
What lies ahead after graduation?
You can have many different career and further study paths after your graduation. Your future job may range from systems, software and hardware design to consulting, product support and management positions.
Many of our graduates also pursue for further studies in various Master-level studies in prestigious universities both in Finland and abroad.
Campus
For the time being, IT studies are held at Metropolia's Karamalmi and Myllypuro campus, but it is likely that the reorganization of the premises, which will start in 2026, it is possible that education will be provided at the Karamalmi and Myyrmäki campuses.
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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
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The Separate Application for International Degree Programmes is aimed at those applying on the basis of GMAT/GRE test, SAT/ACT test, the Edunation Pathway Diploma or a credit transfer -based student selection for an education leading to a higher education degree in English. Application period for studies starting in autumn 2026 starts on 1 December 2025 08:00 am (local time in Finland).
Application instructions have been published on Studyinfo.fi Check the individual selection methods for each degree programme in Studyinfo.fi .
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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
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- 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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Your studies in Information Technology
You will have an interesting and new phase starting in your life and we are very happy to have you with us.
Studies are very intensive from day one. Studies will require commitment, hard work and ability to work as a part of a team. You are not to worry, as we will equip you with the skills and knowledge required in the field of Information Technology. Your task is to give your devotion and willingness to learn new things to ensure the best outcome from your studies.
All our teaching (incl. Orientation days) will be conducted in Helsinki time (Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC +3) which means that some of you might need to study during the evening/early morning (local time in Finland).
Orientation Days mark the beginning of your studies. Make sure to plan your schedule so you can participate, as these sessions provide essential and important information for your studies.
During Orientation Days, students will be assigned to study groups and register for courses according to their group.
Orientation Days – onsite and online
Orientation Days will be held both on campus and online. Students who are already in Finland should attend the sessions at Karamalmi campus. An online orientation will be available for students currently abroad whose residence permit is still being processed.
Karamalmi campus
- Address: Karaportti 2, 02610 Espoo, Karamalmi campus
- Navigation: Karaportti 2, Espoo
- From Helsinki City Center, take train A or U to Leppävaara, then continue by bus to the campus (e.g., buses 544, 200, 227, 224, 236).
- Find up-date train and bus connections and timetables in the the journey planner
- Note: you must buy your ticket in advanced.
- To avoid a €100 fee, purchase your ticket from R-kioski, HSL Sales & service point or via the HSL app before boarding.
Own laptop is required
For starting your studies, you are required to possess
- own laptop
- webcam
- working internet connection
Orientation days program with instructions and links will be sent to you as a separate email (to be up-dated)
Orientation Days timetable 12.8.-14.8.2026 (subject to change)
11.8.2026 online help
- 10:00-12:00: Metropolia user account
- 13:00-15:00: Metropolia helpdesk: installing VPN and other technical support.
August 2026 Orientation days - mandatory for all.
- If you have taken Finnish courses or completed the YKI test, please bring a photo of your certificates with you. A picture is fine—just save it to your laptop. Based on this information, we can divide students into four study groups and enroll them in the autumn semester courses.
- Study groups and studies
- Student services
- Introduction to Metropolia IT services
- System training
Do note that starting your studies later than 12.8-14.8.2026 will seriously affect the progress of your studies.
Teaching for first-year students will begin on 17.8.2026
Studies will take place both onsite at Metropolia UAS’s Karamalmi campus and online during the autumn semester (August–December 2026). Students already in Finland will begin their studies at the Karamalmi campus with contact teaching. Students whose residence permit is still being processed, may study online.
Teaching for the spring semester (January–May 2027) will be conducted entirely onsite at the Karamalmi campus.
Please note that studies require full-time attendance in most of the courses. Make yourself familiar with Degree Program in Information Technology curricula
Language of school education
According to Finnish legislation, we must record whether the student has completed comprehensive and upper secondary school (or lower and upper secondary school) in Finnish/Swedish or in another language.
Please be prepared to have your school leaving certificate(s) available by September 2026 at the latest. A photo of your certificates is sufficient—just save the picture on your laptop. You do not need to translate your certificates.
School leaving certificates have different names depending on the country where you completed your education. We are referring to school leaving certificate(s), which are usually called:
- Comprehensive and upper secondary school certificate
- Lower and upper secondary school certificate
- School leaving certificate
Previous Studies
We have always had a few students who have previously completed higher education studies or even a degree before starting the Degree Programme in Information Technology at Metropolia UAS.
We aim to identify those students who may be eligible for the Recognition of Prior Learning process so that we can create an individual study path for them.
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) refers to the transfer of credits based on prior learning – in other words, prior studies, training, professional experience or other competence –to form a part of compulsory or optional studies being completed for a degree, study module or course. The prior learning must fulfill the competence requirements of the Degree Programme in Information Technology curricula.
Credit transfer is possible when previous studies and work experience include sufficient knowledge and elements that correspond to the course for which the credit transfer is requested.
Please inform us if you:
- Have completed Information Technology or a closely related field of Engineering studies with a minimum of 60 ECTS credits or more, including courses such as Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Physics, and Programming, especially at a University of Applied Sciences in Finland.
- Have completed a degree in Information Technology or a closely related engineering field (Bachelor’s or master’s level).
- In addition to your prior studies, you may have worked in the IT field and hold work certificates. The student must demonstrate this equivalence reviewing the course learning objectives and explaining how these have been achieved through work and/or prior studies. The student should be prepared to explain competence both in written and verbally to the professor during ISP discussion session. A presentation may also be created to support the discussion.
- Familiarize yourself thoroughly with the curriculum and each course description in advance curricula
- Wish to apply for credit transfer for first-year studies.
- Credit transfers will be processed according to the schedule (instructions below).
Book your Individual Study Plan (ISP) discussion time according to the instructions and timetable below
Please take photos of your previous studies (e.g., transcript of records and degree certificate, if available) using your mobile phone. We require that you submit the following information for each course separately:
- Credits
- Grade and evaluation date
- Course content (a description of the course objectives)
If you have also worked in the IT field:
- Provide written documentation demonstrating your competence and equivalence by reviewing the course learning objectives and explaining how these have been achieved through work and/or prior studies.
- Include work certificate(s) (with job title, main tasks, and responsibilities).
Send pictures of your previous studies (and any IT-related work documentation including work certificates) as attachments, and book your individual study plan (ISP) discussion time by sending an email to antti.piironen [at] metropolia.fi (antti[dot]piironen[at]metropolia[dot]fi) during week 31: on Monday 27.7.2026 at the earliest - on Friday 31.7.2026 at the latest. Subject of your email: ISP discussion TXL26S1 + your name. Individual study plan discussion takes place 4.8.-6.8.2026 online. Mr. Piironen will send you a link to zoom on-line session with instructions.
Please note: Do not book an ISP discussion session if you have completed fewer than 60 ECTS credits, have completed Edunation pathway studies, or if your prior studies are in Business, Tourism and Hospitality, Nursing, or any field other than IT engineering.
We warmly welcome you to Metropolia University of Applied Sciences to begin your studies in the Degree Programme in Information Technology in August 2026.
Sari Rannisto
Study Counsellor
Degree Programme in Information Technology
Email: sari.rannisto [at] metropolia.fi (sari[dot]rannisto[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Orientation days program with instructions and links will be sent to your personal email as a separate email on week 50 or 51, December 2025 at the earliest.
Orientation Days 7.1-9.1.2026 (subject to change)
The orientation days will be held both on campus and online.
5.1.2026 online help (not compulsory, join if you need help with the any of the following matters)
- 10:00-12:00: Metropolia user account
- 13:00-15:00: Installing VPN and other technical support.
7.1.-9.1.2026 Orientation days - mandatory for all.
- If you have taken Finnish courses or YKI test, please bring a photo of your school certificates with you. A picture work well, save it to your laptop. Based on this information, we will be able to divide students into 4 study groups and enroll them in courses.
- Study groups & studies
- Student services
- Introduction to Metropolia IT services
- System training
Do note that starting your studies later than 7.1.2026 will seriously affect the progress of your studies.
Teaching for first-year students will begin on 12.1.2026 at 9 a.m.
The studies will take place both on campus and online at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Karamalmi campus, during spring 2026.
Students who are already in Finland will start their studies at the Karamalmi campus. Students whose residence permit is still being processed may study online from January to May (subject to change).
- 3rd period (January–March 2026)
- 3 onsite campus groups (subject to change)
- 1 online groups (subject to change)
- 4th period (March–May 2026):
- 3 onsite campus groups
- 1 online group
Teaching for the autumn semester, from August to December 2026, will be conducted entirely onsite at the Karamalmi campus.
Please note that studies require full-time attendance in most of the courses. Make yourself familiar with the curricula .
Language of school education
According to the Finnish legislation, we must record whether the student has received his or her education in comprehensive and upper secondary school or lower and upper secondary school in Finnish/Swedish or some other language.
Be prepared to have your school leaving certificate(s) on hand by February 2026 at the latest. A picture of your school leaving certificates works well. You do not need to translate your school leaving certificates.
School certificates are named with different names, depending on the country in which you completed your school. We are talking about school leaving certificate(s).
School certificates are usually named as:
- comprehensive and upper secondary school certificate OR
- Lower and upper secondary school certificate OR
- school leaving certificate
Previous Studies
We have always had a substantial number of new students, who have either completed studies in higher education or even completed a degree before they start their studies in the Degree Program in Information Technology at Metropolia.
We would like to find those students, who may be eligible for the process of Recognition of Prior Learning so that we can create an individual study path for them.
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) refers to the transfer of credits based on prior learning – in other words, prior studies, training, professional experience or other competence –to form a part of compulsory or optional studies being completed for a degree, study module or course. The prior learning must fulfill the competence requirements of the Degree Programme in Information Technology curricula.
If you have studied Information Technology or a closely related field of Engineering, and wish to apply transfer of credits for 1st year studies, carefully review the curriculum of Information Technology. Read the contents and competence goals of the Degree Programme in Information Technology, study modules and courses. Do you think your previous studies meet the competencies of the Information Technology curriculum?
Please inform us, if you
- have completed Information Technology or a closely related field of Engineering studies min 60 ects credits or more, such as Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Physics and Programming courses, especially in University of Applied Sciences in Finland.
- have completed Information Technology or closely related engineering field degree (Bachelor or Master level).
- want to apply transfer of credits for 1st year studies.
Please note: do not fill in the e-form, if you have completed fewer than 60 credits, have completed Edunation pathway studies, or if your prior studies are in Business, Tourism and Hospitality, Nursing or any field other than IT engineering.
Transfer of Credits process
If you want to apply transfer of credits for 1st year studies, please follow the process.
- Fill in information on the e-form between November 3-30, 2025.
- Please note that the e-form is timed.
- Fill in required parts:
- personal information
- information of your previous studies and your major option choice.
- Please note that we have limited number of study places in each major option.
- We cannot guarantee you will be placed to your major choice or to your second year.
- After filling and submitting the e-form, please take a photo(s) of your previous studies i.e transcript of records and degree certificate if have one (use mobile phone for taking pics). We require that you submit following information of your previous studies (each course separately):
- credits
- grade and evaluation date
- content of the course (a description of the course objectives)
- Send picture(s) of your prior studies as attachment and book your individual study plan (ISP) discussion time by emailing at antti.piironen [at] metropolia.fi (antti[dot]piironen[at]metropolia[dot]fi) during week 49 - earliest on Monday, December 1, 2025 and latest by Friday, December 5, 2025. Please use the following subject line in your email: ISP discussion TXL26K1 + your name
- Individual study plan discussion will take place online between December 8-9, 2025.
We warmly welcome you to Metropolia University of Applied Sciences to begin your studies in the Degree Programme in Information Technology in January 2026.
Sari Rannisto
Study Counsellor
Degree Programme in Information Technology
Email: sari.rannisto [at] metropolia.fi (sari[dot]rannisto[at]metropolia[dot]fi)