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 new 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
- Application period-Start of studiesspring 2026Apply now!
The Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies is aimed at those who have completed open UAS studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Studies are considered to be Metropolia's if they are entered in the Metropolia's study register, and open studies if they have not been completed with the right to study for the degree-leading education.
Application period: 1 November 2025 8:00 am - 30 April 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. The application fees are introduced for applications starting 1 January 2025 and onwards, when applying for degree programmes beginning on or after 1 August 2025. 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 studiesspring 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: 1 November 2025 8:00 am - 30 April 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. The application fees are introduced for applications starting 1 January 2025 and onwards, when applying for degree programmes beginning on or after 1 August 2025. 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 studiesautumn 2026
- 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) - 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) - Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2026
- 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.
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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
- 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.
Already excited about starting your studies in Metropolia and meeting new people?
On Student Union Metka's site you will find welcome letters for each degree program.
Welcome letters are information packages prepared by your future tutors. They include, for example, important dates as well as information about studying, student benefits, or student life.
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JobTeaser is a career portal where you can find lot of career information in one platform.
- Open jobs and traineeships
- Working life events
- Advice & guidance
- Employer profiles
Sign up and start exploring
Sign up to JobTeaser using your @metropolia.fi email address.
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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 meetings
- Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 9.00–10.30 (Finnish time)
- 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.
13–17 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 will be added later.
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.
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.
Contact details for career coaches and guidance counsellors
Head of the Degree Programme in Nursing, Career coach
Anna Sievers
Finnish as Second Language teacher
Suvi Korhonen
Guidance Counsellor
Riikka Sorri
Senior Lecturer