Studies
Do you want to study Nursing and Finnish language in bilingual degree programme?
You can study Nursing in English and learn Finnish at the same time. You do not need Finnish skills when you start. The studies are aimed at immigrants who begin Finnish from the basics. They also suit Finnish speakers who want to study in English in an international group.
The Bachelor of Health Care degree gives you the official qualification of a Registered Nurse according to European Union directive.
Study Nursing in Finland
See our students experiences of studying Nursing in Metropolia.
Could I be a Nurse?
- You want to make a real and positive difference in people’s lives.
- You care about the wellbeing of others, and you are naturally empathetic.
- You enjoy working with people of different ages and backgrounds.
- You can stay calm and focused even when situations are challenging.
- You are interested in health, the human body and solving problems.
- You like to learn new things and grow your skills all the time.
- You work well in a team, but you are also ready to take responsibility on your own.
- You want a meaningful career with variety and many job opportunities in different areas of health care.
As a registered nurse, you support people of all ages. You help prevent illnesses, care for patients, and promote health and well-being in everyday life.
You work closely with your patients and their families. You are also part of a multidisciplinary team, where different professionals combine their skills to find the best solutions together.
You can work in many places in Finland and abroad. For example:
- Different health care settings, e.g. hospital wards, emergency units, operating theatres, intensive care, home care, health centres
- Associations and organisations
- Companies, e.g. health technology, pharmaceutical industry, research
- As an entrepreneur
Your Finnish and English skills will grow during your studies. This helps you work in Finnish workplaces and in international environments. In Finland, a registered nurse typically earns about 3600–3700 euros per month.
A bilingual nursing degree provides you excellent and varied opportunities to work as a Registered Nurse both in Finland and internationally. In order to be registered and work as a nurse in Finland you need to be sufficiently proficient in Finnish language.
You can work with people of different ages
- in specialised healthcare, for example in hospital wards, emergency units, an operating theatre or intensive care unit.
- in primary health care, for example in home care and hospital wards.
- in the private sector in health and welfare services.
- in the third sector, in associations and organisations.
- in health technology.
- as an expert and in consultancy roles.
- as an entrepreneur.
After graduation, you will be able to work in Finnish language in Finnish healthcare with excellent employment and career opportunities. Studying in bilingual degree programme will enhance your language skills both in Finnish and in English and ability to work also in international environment.
To study nursing, you should be in good health and functional capacity. Read more about health and functional capacity required for studies on UAS info site.
How you will study?
During your studies you learn:
- how to organise your work
- how to take responsibility and make decisions
- teamwork in a multiprofessional group
- clinical nursing skills
- communication skills
- Finnish language needed in profession
You study mostly on campus in contact teaching. You learn through theory lessons, clinical skills training, simulation and online studies.
Studying nursing in bilingual degree programme
You begin your studies in English, with Finnish integration. Finnish becomes a bigger part of the studies step by step. You can start Finnish from the basics or continue from your current level. Finnish language is integrated in the courses throughout the studies.
If Finnish is not your first language, you choose Finnish language studies as elective studies. If Finnish is your first language, you may choose other elective studies.
You need motivation and commitment to reach the required Finnish level. By the end of your studies, you will be able to work in Finnish healthcare environment.
Listen to our podcast to learn how the bilingual Nursing education works in practice
Hear from our students about studying in English, learning Finnish step by step and preparing for work life in Finland.
Bridging the language gap podcast in Metrospective
Studying Nursing in modern learning environments
At the Myllypuro campus, you will study in internationally unique learning environments. In the simulation hospital, you can practise a wide range of nursing skills independently in skills workshops and under the guidance of a teacher. The simulation hospital's facilities are similar to a real hospital environment and include teaching facilities for paediatric nursing and medical care, emergency, intensive care and surgical wards, as well as an ambulance.
International opportunities
You study in a multicultural group with English and Finnish as teaching languages. You can join international projects, shared teaching with partner universities and student exchange.
Student experiences
Further education opportunities
Your Bachelor of Health Care degree gives you many options for further studies. You can continue your learning in Finland or abroad. After your Master’s degree, you can also apply for doctoral studies. There are many ways to grow your skills.
After graduating, you can apply to study
- Master´s Degree in Universities of Applied Sciences, where an additional 2 years work experience is required.
- At Metropolia, you can study for example Advanced Practice Nursing, Master's Degree
- Master´s Degree in University, for example Master´s in Nursing Science
Language proficiency requirements and Qualification
The programme is taught in both English and Finnish.
You will study mainly in English, and you will learn Finnish step by step during your studies.
To apply, you need at least a B2 level in English.
You do not need any Finnish skills when you apply.
During your studies, we support you in learning professional Finnish.
Our goal is that by the time you graduate, you have the language skills needed to work in Finland as a Registered Nurse.
The degree in Nursing is a Bachelor-level degree. It follows the European Qualifications Framework, at level 6. This level means you gain strong professional skills and the ability to work independently as a Registered Nurse. The programme meets the national criteria for Nursing degrees in Finland. It also follows the standards of the European Union Directive 2013/55/EU, which guides the recognition of professional qualifications in all EU countries.
After completing the degree, you will apply for the right to practice nursing profession from Finnish Supervisory Agency, according to the Act on Health Care Professionals (559/1994). Health care professionals are required to have the sufficient oral and written Finnish/Swedish language proficiency.
Scholarships and tuition fees
Annual tuition fee
- 11 000 € for non-EU/EEA degree students, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2024
- 11 500 € for non-EU/EEA degree students, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2027.
This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.
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Applying
- Application period-Start of studiesspring 2027
- Day-time studies
Instructions for applying
In the autumn 2026 Joint Application to higher education, you can apply to degree programmes that start in the spring 2027. The application period starts on the 31 August 2026 at 8 am and ends on the 10 September 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 One Study Right Rule
The One Study Right Rule refers to legislative amendments entering into force on 1 August 2026. Under these amendments, a student’s study rights at the same or lower level will be terminated if they accept a new study right leading to a degree. The rule applies only to study rights at Finnish higher education institutions.
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
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2026Apply now!
- 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) - Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2026Apply now!
- Day-time studies
The Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies is aimed at those who have completed higher education studies in Finland. The completed studies must be accreditable to the degree programme to which you are applying in accordance with the curriculum of the degree programme. When applying for a master's degree, your studies must in principle be from the corresponding level (master’s degree / EQF7 level). Read the selection criteria; the required credit points (ECTS) and other possible threshold conditions are mentioned in the student selection criteria on Studyinfo. Studies are taken into account regardless of whether they have been completed as open studies or in education leading to a degree, or whether the right to study is valid or has expired.
Application period: 4 May 2026 8:00 am - 31 October 2026, 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
There is an application fee of 100 euros. The application fee 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.
More about application fee in Studyinfo.fi.
Questions about application fees? Contact applicationfee [at] oph.fi (applicationfee[at]oph[dot]fi)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.
- Application period-Start of studiesspring 2027
- Day-time studies
The transfer application is aimed at all students enrolled in studies leading to a Finnish higher education degree and:
- who wish to transfer their study rights from one Finnish higher education institution to Metropolia so that the degree title remains the same or changes
OR - who wish to transfer their study rights within Metropolia from one degree programme to another, so that the degree title changes.
Students transferring within Metropolia in such a way that the degree title remains the same, are not considered as "transfer students" and have their own separate application procedure available on Metropolia's Students' Guide. Please note that it is not possible to transfer from abroad.
Students applying for a transfer should note that their maximum study period or the period for which they are entitled to receive student financial aid will not be extended due to the transfer. The maximum study period is calculated from the date on which the student accepted the study place in the previous higher education institution.
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)One Study Right Rule
The One Study Right Rule refers to legislative amendments entering into force on 1 August 2026. Under these amendments, a student’s study rights at the same or lower level will be terminated if they accept a new study right leading to a degree. Transfer applications fall under the One Study Right Rule.
- Application period-Start of studiesspring 2027
- 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: 2 November 2026 8:00 am - 30 April 2027 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)The One Study Right Rule
The One Study Right Rule refers to legislative amendments entering into force on 1 August 2026. Under these amendments, a student’s study rights at the same or lower level will be terminated if they accept a new study right leading to a degree. The rule applies only to study rights at Finnish higher education institutions.
- Application period-Start of studiesspring 2027
- Day-time studies
The Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies is aimed at those who have completed higher education studies in Finland. The completed studies must be accreditable to the degree programme to which you are applying in accordance with the curriculum of the degree programme. When applying for a master's degree, your studies must in principle be from the corresponding level (master’s degree / EQF7 level). Read the selection criteria; the required credit points (ECTS) and other possible threshold conditions are mentioned in the student selection criteria on Studyinfo. Studies are taken into account regardless of whether they have been completed as open studies or in education leading to a degree, or whether the right to study is valid or has expired.
Application period: 2 November 2026 8:00 am - 30 April 2027, 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
There is an application fee of 100 euros. The application fee 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.
More about application fee in Studyinfo.fi.
Questions about application fees? Contact applicationfee [at] oph.fi (applicationfee[at]oph[dot]fi)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.
The One Study Right Rule
The One Study Right Rule refers to legislative amendments entering into force on 1 August 2026. Under these amendments, a student’s study rights at the same or lower level will be terminated if they accept a new study right leading to a degree. The rule applies only to study rights at Finnish higher education institutions.
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2027
- Day-time studies
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, commissioned education 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 2027 starts on 1 December 2026 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 .
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2027
- Day-time studies
Instructions for applying
In the spring 2027 Joint Application 1 to higher education, you can apply to degree programmes that start in the autumn of 2027. The application period starts on the 7 January 2027 at 8 am and ends on the 21 January 2027 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 One Study Right Rule
The One Study Right Rule refers to legislative amendments entered into force on 1 August 2026. Under these amendments, a student’s study rights at the same or lower level will be terminated if they accept a new study right leading to a degree. The rule applies only to study rights at Finnish higher education institutions.
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.
Useful links
More information on the application process
Tel. +358 9 7424 5902, Mon-Wed 10 am – 12 pm
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Starting studies
First, read guidelines common to all Metropolia degree students and then degree specific instruction below.
Start of studies in the Nursing degree programme in August 2026
Welcome to study nursing.
Below you will find instructions for new students who start the Nursing degree in August 2026.
The information is divided into four parts.
- Before your studies begin
- Students admitted through Joint Application and Separate Application for International Degree Programmes, Edunation Pathway
- Students with previous Nursing studies and students admitted via Open UAS studies, Finnish Higher Education Studies or Transfer Application
- General advice for starting your studies
Survey for New Students
- Answer the Survey for New Students by 2 August 2026.
- If you start as an absent student for autumn 2026, answer the survey later when you start as a present student.
Check your curriculum
- Please read the curriculum of your degree programme before studies start.
Zoom meet-up before studies
- We invite you to a virtual Zoom meeting
- Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 9.00–10.30 (Finnish time)
- You will meet:
- Head of Degree Programme: Anna Sievers
- Finnish language teachers: Suvi Korhonen
- Guidance counsellor: Riikka Sorri
- Welcome Hub coordinator: Lilli Rasilainen
12 August 2026: Finnish language level test for students who already live in Finland
- Time: 9.00–12.00, room MPD1006
- The test helps teachers understand your Finnish level for planning your studies.
12–14 August 2026: Individual online meetings for all students
- You will have an individual online meeting with a Finnish language teacher.
- A link to book the meeting
24 August 2026 at 9.00: Official start of studies
- Studies start on 24 August 2026 at 9.00.
- The first days are orientation days. It is very important that you attend.
- These topics will not be repeated later.
Hybrid teaching at the beginning
- In the first part of the semester, studies are hybrid:
- In-person at Myllypuro Campus and
- Online for students who are still abroad. You will find the online links in Lukkarikone (Schedule Machine).
- From week 43 (19 October 2026) onwards, most of the teaching will be held only at the Myllypuro campus.
- Students who are unable to arrive in Finland by week 43 will be offered alternative online studies.
Important to know
- Prepare for a full-time schedule starting 24 August 2026.
- If you have earlier Nursing studies, your studies may start already in week 33.
- The autumn timetable will be published in week 30 in Lukkarikone (Schedule Machine)
- Nursing daytime group code: SXN26S1T
- Bring your own laptop on the first day.
- Schedules may change before studies begin.
- Student tutors will support you. They will create a WhatsApp group and share the link by email.
Guidance meetings (Myllypuro Campus)
Wednesday 5 August 2026
- 9.00–11.30, room MPA1014
- Contact: Riikka Sorri (riikka.sorri [at] metropolia.fi (riikka[dot]sorri[at]metropolia[dot]fi))
Individual guidance meetings
- Room MPA1014
- Book your meeting using the link (published later).
- Meeting times:
- Wed 5 August: 12.30–16.00
- Thu 6 August: 9.00–16.00
- Fri 7 August: 9.00–16.00
- Contact: Anna Sievers (anna.sievers [at] metropolia.fi (anna[dot]sievers[at]metropolia[dot]fi))
RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) workshop
- Monday 10 August 2026, 14.00–16.00
- Room MPC5014
- Bring your laptop
- Contact: Anna Sievers
If you have completed Nursing studies earlier
- Read the Metropolia Nursing curriculum before the meeting.
- Bring:
- Your laptop
- An official transcript of records from your previous university
- This will help compare your earlier studies with Metropolia’s curriculum.
If you have previous higher education studies (not nursing)
- You will get instructions on how to include your previous studies at the start of your studies.
Important
- Studies start in week 33.
- You must attend the guidance meetings.
Otherwise, your study start may be delayed.
Welcome Hub helps you with:
- Moving to the Helsinki area
- Housing
- Daily life
- Integrating into the local community
Kompassi supports you with:
- Orientation, getting started and everyday life
- Study practices, timetables and hybrid schedules
- Integration into the local community
- If you are unsure, stuck, or need to be guided to the right services
Welcome to Metropolia Moodle workspace
- Join the Welcome to Metropolia UAS Moodle from 1 August 2026.
- First activate your Metropolia user ID.
Microsoft Pro Plus 365
- After activating your user ID, download Microsoft Pro Plus 365 for free.
- Instructions are in the Student Survival Guide – e-services at Metropolia.
Study certificate
- You can request your study certificate from 1 August 2026.
- For HOAS student housing, the certificate can be delivered when studies start.
TE Office form (TEM621)
- If you apply for unemployment benefit for full-time independent study, you must:
- Accept your study place
- Register as attending
- Student and Applicant Services will fill in the form and send it to you.
- Send your request in Requeste system
Students registered as absent
- If absent in autumn 2026 → See instructions for spring 2027 in November 2026 on this page.
- If absent in autumn 2026 and spring 2027 → See instructions for autumn 2027 in April 2027.
- Register for academic year 2027–2028 between 1–31 May 2027 in OMA.
If you do not register, you will be marked as resigned from 1 August 2027.
You are warmly welcome to begin your nursing studies.