Studies
Goal of the studies
Civil Engineering and Building Services degree programme trains construction professionals with a broad range of skills to work in a variety of Construction and Building Services jobs. Broad professional skills include good professional theoretical, practical and methodological knowledge and in-depth expertise in one's own area of specialization.
To work in civil engineering and building services jobs, requires problem-solving, mathematical and economic thinking, teamwork and leadership skills, versatile IT skills, communication and language skills. On this basis, this programme is based on the traditional theoretical competences required in the profession of construction and building services engineering.
In addition, the programme emphasizes practical relevance in the profession, learning by doing, problem-solving, cooperation, internationality and in-depth knowledge of the major and specialization. Sustainable development and digital literacy are included in the different modules of the curriculum, as appropriate.
This programme prepares students for the profession of civil engineer and building services engineer, most of whom will initially work as civil or HVAC-engineers in Construction, possibly progressing to similar specialist or managerial roles.
Content and structure of the studies
Extent of the studies is 240 ECTS credit points and duration 4 years.
The studies include typically the following modules.
- 95 ECTS Degree programme studies
- 60 ECTS Major subject studies
- 10 ECTS Metropolia Minno®
- 20 ECTS Minor subject and elective studies, either one minor subject of 20 ECTS or 15 ECTS of alternative studies and 5 ECTS of elective studies
- 10 ECTS Profile Studies in Working Life Skills
- 30 ECTS Practical work training
- 15 ECTS Bachelor's thesis
Implementation of the studies
The studies are implemented as daytime studies at Myllypuro Campus.
You can study engineering in English and learn Finnish at the same time. You do not need Finnish skills when you start.
Career opportunities and qualifications
Typical tasks of a civil engineer include designing structures for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, site works, maintenance and renovation.
Jobs are available in engineering and design firms, construction companies, building products industry, public administration and research institutes.
Scholarships and tuition fees
Annual tuition fee is 11 500 € for non-EU/EEA 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 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.
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More information on the application process
Tel. +358 9 7424 5902, Mon-Wed 10 am – 12 pm
Starting studies
First, read guidelines common to all Metropolia degree students and then degree specific instruction below.
How to start Civil Engineering and Building Services studies?
Information will be published later.