Studies
Would you like to study emergency care in bilingual degree programme?
This bilingual emergency care degree programme leads to a UAS degree. You will graduate as both paramedic nurse and registered nurse, which meets the requirements of the European Union Professional Qualification Directives. You will begin your studies in English without Finnish language requirement. Finnish language is integrated in the courses from the beginning of the studies. The programme is also suitable for Finnish speakers who wish to study in English and in an international and multicultural degree programme.
As a Paramedic Nurse you will work in a people-oriented profession
- you are an expert in emergency care
- You can treat patients of different ages in varying operating environments
- you work in multidisciplinary teams with different professionals
Could I be a Paramedic Nurse?
A paramedic nurse’s profession may be for you if:
- You can act quickly and rationally under pressure
- You have good interaction skills and the ability to empathize with your customers' life situations.
- You have good psychological and physical health.
- You are cooperative and motivated to work in a multidisciplinary team
As a paramedic nurse and a registered nurse, you are expected to have the following skills, which are learned during your studies:
- The ability to organise your own work and take responsibility
- The ability to anticipate and make independent decisions
- Good communication skill
- Strong theoretical and clinical skills
- The ability to work with others as a part of multiprofessional team
As a Paramedic Nurse you can work in variety of fields
Metropolia's degree programme in emergency care provides broad-based expertise in the prehospital care are
As a paramedic nurse, you can work in several different areas, such as:
- ambulance
- emergency room
- high dependency units
- intensive care unit
A degree in emergency care also provides an opportunity to work:
- in acute care organizations and companies
- in various educational and project positions
- as an independent entrepreneur
In addition to emergency care competence, the graduate paramedic nurse is also qualified as registered nurse with strong skills in general nursing which provides you excellent and varied opportunities to work as a registered nurse both in Finland and internationally:
- in primary health care, for example in home care and hospital wards
- in specialised healthcare, for example in hospital wards
- in the private sector in health and welfare services
How will you study?
The studies consist of theoretical studies, clinical skills labs and simulations, multidisciplinary innovation studies, language studies and bachelor´s thesis. Approximately one-third of the program consists of clinical practice in a variety of health care and acute care settings with patient contact.
You will begin the studies in English without the Finnish language proficiency requirement. The role of Finnish as a language of instruction strengthens as the studies proceed. During the studies, you can either start learning Finnish from the basics or continue the studies from your own starting level. Finnish language is integrated in the courses from the beginning of the studies. If your first language is not Finnish, the elective studies in your curriculum will be Finnish language studies. If your first language is Finnish, you can select also other elective studies. As a student you must be motivated and committed to study Finnish to reach the required proficiency.
Various teaching and learning methods are applied. At the Myllypuro campus you will study in internationally unique learning environments, including highly advanced simulation spaces . 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 facilities are similar to those found in a real health care environment. We also have a simulation ambulance that you can practice driving. You will also study and learn in Hymy Village: well-being and health services at Myllypuro campus. Some theoretical studies take place online. The studies include a lot of practice in authentic health care environments.
Familiarize yourself with the field-specific requirements on health and functional capacity before submitting your application. You’ll find the field-specific requirements here: Application process – Ammattikorkeakouluun.fi
Internationalization
You will study in a multicultural group of students and teachers, with English and Finnish as teaching languages. You will have the chance to participate in international activities like projects and joint teaching by international partners. International student exchange is also a possibility.
Further education opportunities
Paramedic Nurse´s degree provides you eligibility to apply for Master’s degree in UAS or universities and other higher education institutions in Finland and abroad. There are also options for continuing education.
At Metropolia, you can study for example Advanced Practice Nursing Master’s degree.
At university you can study for example Master´s degree in Nursing Science.
Language proficiency requirements and qualification
The programme is conducted bilingually with English and Finnish. Applicants must have the minimum of B2 level in the English language. There is no Finnish language requirement when applying, and by the time of graduation the aim is that you have reached the required Finnish language level to be able to work in Finland as a paramedic nurse and as a registered nurse. At the end of the studies, you will demonstrate having reached the language skills required in profession.
The degree in emergency care is a Bachelor level degree. The programme meets the standards of the European Union Directive (2013/55/EU) on the recognition of professional qualifications, as well as the national criteria and European Qualifications Framework (EQF level 6) set for degree programmes.
Only certified professionals who have completed the appropriate degree may work as a paramedic nurse and as a registered nurse. After completing the degree, you will apply for the right to practice nursing profession from Valvira, the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health, according to the Act on Health Care Professionals (559/1994). Health care professionals in Finland are required to have the sufficient oral and written Finnish / Swedish language proficiency.
Scholarships and tuition fees
Annual tuition fee
- 11 000 € for students, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2025
- 11 500 € for students, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2027.
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Applying
- 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 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 Degree programme in Paramedic Nursing in August 2026
Welcome to Paramedic Nursing studies.
Below you will find instructions for new students who start the Paramedic Nursing degree in August 2026.
The information is divided into four parts.
- Before your studies begin
- Students admitted through Joint Application
- Students with previous Paramedic Nursing or Nursing studies
- General advice for starting your studies
1. Before your studies begin
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: Jukka Lehtimäki
- Finnish language teacher: Anna-Maija Autere
- Guidance Counsellor: Anna-Maria Tiainen
- Welcome Hub coordinator: Lilli Rasilainen
2. Students admitted through Joint Application
Finnish language level test for students who already live in Finland
12 August 2026: Finnish language level test
- Time: 9.00–12.00
- Place: Myllypuro Campus, Myllypurontie 1, 00920 Helsinki, room MPD1006
- The test helps teachers understand your Finnish level for planning your studies.
Individual online meeting with Finnish language teacher for all students
17 August 2026: Individual online meetings
- You will have an individual online meeting with a Finnish language teacher.
- A link to book the meeting
Official start of studies
24 August 2026 at 9.00: Official start of studies
At Myllypuro Campus and online (online for students who are still abroad)
- Studies start on 24 January 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 Paramedic Nursing or Nursing studies, your studies may start already in week 33.
- The autumn timetable will be published in week 30 in Lukkarikone (Schedule Machine)
- Paramedic Nursing daytime group code: SXU26S1
- 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.
3. Students with previous Paramedic Nursing or Nursing studies
Guidance meetings (Myllypuro Campus)
Wednesday 5 August 2026
- 9.00–11.30, room MPA1014
- Contact: Anna-Maria Tiainen (anna-maria.tiainen [at] metropolia.fi (anna-maria[dot]tiainen[at]metropolia[dot]fi))
Individual guidance meetings
- Wed 5 August: from 12.30 to 16.00
- Contact: Virpi Prieur (virpi.prieur [at] metropolia.fi (virpi[dot]prieur[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-Maria Tiainen
If you have completed Paramedic Nursing or 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.
Important
- Studies start in week 33.
- You must attend the guidance meetings.
Otherwise, your study start may be delayed.
If you have previous higher education studies (not Paramedic Nursing or Nursing)
- You will get instructions on how to include your previous studies at the start of your studies.
4. General advice for starting your studies
Information for new students
Welcome Hub helps you with:
- Moving to the Helsinki area
- Housing
- Daily life
- Integrating into the local community
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 to 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 paramedic nursing studies
Contact
Jukka Lehtimäki
Head of Degree Programme
Email: jukka.lehtimaki [at] metropolia.fi (jukka[dot]lehtimaki[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Phone: +358 40 668 4833
Anna-Maija Autere
Finnish as a Second Language Teacher
Email: anna-maija.autere [at] metropolia.fi (anna-maija[dot]autere[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Phone: +358 50 472 2543
Pauli Ritala
Personal Study Planning Counsellor
Emai: Pauli.ritala [at] metropolia.fi (Pauli[dot]ritala[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Phone: +358 50 434 9138
Anna-Maria Tiainen
Guidance Counsellor
Email: anna-maria.tiainen [at] metropolia.fi (anna-maria[dot]tiainen[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Phone: +358 50 563 3611