What are path studies?
Path studies are Open UAS studies that allow you to complete the first courses of a degree programme without being a degree student yet. They give you the chance to study together with degree students and experience the programme in practice.
In Smart Industry, the path studies consist of three courses (15 ECTS) from the Master of Engineering in Smart Industry curriculum. The studies are completed during the spring semester.
After you successfully complete the path studies and meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply for the Smart Industry Master’s Programme in the following autumn intake through the Open UAS application route.
Who are these studies for?
Smart Industry path studies (15 ECTS) are suitable for you if
- you are interested in Master’s level studies in Smart Industry and the field in general,
- you hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree or another higher education degree in technology (minimum 240 ECTS),
- you wish to continue directly to Master’s level studies after graduation, even if you have not yet accumulated the required two years of work experience (this requirement must be fulfilled when applying for the degree studies).
Please note: Path students are responsible for ensuring they have sufficient English skills (recommended level at least B2). No separate language test is organized. The studies are suitable also for Finnish-speaking students. However, the language of instruction is English, and you will study in an international student group.
Content of the studies
During the spring semester 2027, path students will complete the following courses (15 ECTS):
- Cloud Technologies (5 ECTS)
- Data Analytics and Optimization (5 ECTS)
- Applied Research and Development Skills (5 ECTS)
Study format and implementation
The studies are carried out as blended learning, which combines online studies, independent study, and contact teaching at Myyrmäki Campus. Regular participation and independent study are required. Classes are conducted in English, and you will be part of an international student group.
Path students study together with degree students and gain valuable experience of an international learning environment.
Language and other requirements
- A completed Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another suitable field
- Work experience requirement (two years after graduation) must be fulfilled when applying later for the degree studies, but it can be accumulated during or after path studies
- Sufficient English skills for higher education studies (minimum recommended level B2)
- A personal laptop is required for studies
Price
375€, 25€/ECTS
Enrollment in path studies
Enrollment period: 4.11.2026 from 10:00 onwards
Selection method: Places are filled in the order of enrollment.
Enroll through Metropolia’s Open UAS enrollment system
Before enrolling, carefully read the Open UAS study guidelines and the payment and cancellation terms.
Applying to become a degree student
Path studies do not guarantee admission to the degree programme. After completing them, you may apply separately through the Application on the basis of Open UAS studies, provided you meet the eligibility criteria (including the required two years of work experience for Master’s level studies).
More information
Study content and implementation
Contact information
- ask about enrollment: Open UAS customer service
- ask about what's included in the studies from the Head of Degree Programme: timo.roine [at] metropolia.fi (timo[dot]roine[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
For questions related to applying for degree studies, please contact admissions [at] metropolia.fi (admissions[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
How to start Smart Industry path studies
The orientation to your studies starts on January, 2027. More information will be updated later.
More detailed instructions regarding the schedule of the orientation and receiving the online meeting link will be provided for those students that are accepted into path studies and pay the fee.
How to start path studies at Metropolia
Welcome to study path studies at Metropolia!
Read below all the common instructions for Metropolia's path students.
When you start as a new student at Metropolia, you need to activate your Metropolia user ID. Metropolia user accounts are activated independently using online banking credentials or a mobile certificate at the beginning of your studies. You can usually activate your account before the start-of-studies information session or orientation days, provided that your information has already been transferred to Metropolia's systems. You will receive an email notification once your right to study has been registered.
See the IT Services website for instructions on how to activate your user account.
Identity Verification
If you did not complete strong electronic identification when registering for your studies, for example through the Suomi.fi identification service, you must verify your identity before you can activate your Metropolia user account.
- You can verify your identity by presenting an official identity document at a Student Services customer service desk during opening hours. The opening hours of the customer service desks are available on the Student Services website.
- If you did not complete strong electronic identification during registration and are unable to visit a campus to verify your identity, please contact the Open UAS customer service.
All messages related to your studies will be sent to your Metropolia email account, so make sure to set it up as soon as possible and check it regularly throughout your studies.
Before you can access your email and other Microsoft 365 services, you must first set up multi-factor authentication (Microsoft Authenticator).
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Once you have activated your Metropolia user account, set up multi-factor authentication by following the IT Services instructions.
You can also find answers to frequently asked questions about multi-factor authentication on the IT Services website.
Metropolia Email
How to log in to your Metropolia email:
- Go to outlook.office365.com.
- Enter your username in the format username [at] metropolia.fi (username[at]metropolia[dot]fi) and your password.
- Approve the sign-in using your Microsoft Authenticator app.
Please note that after activating your user account, it may take a few hours before you can log in to your email.
Open UAS students have access to Microsoft 365 Apps for the duration of their studies.
See the IT Services instructions for downloading Microsoft 365 Apps.
Cloud Services
Open UAS students have access to Metropolia's cloud services for the duration of their studies.
Open UAS students do not need to register for courses themselves, as you have already been enrolled in your courses when you registered for your studies.
Lukkarikone
Lukkarikone provides up-to-date timetables. We recommend checking your timetable regularly for any changes.
When you log in to Lukkarikone using your Metropolia credentials, your timetable will be displayed automatically. You can also search for your timetable using your group code.
Tuudo
Tuudo is a mobile app that allows you to view your timetable, completed courses, and other study-related information. Open UAS Path students can download a red student card in Tuudo, which entitles them to a special student meal discount at Metropolia's campus restaurants (excluding the student restaurant at the Arabia campus).
Download the Tuudo app free of charge from your phone's app store and set it up. When logging in, select Metropolia University of Applied Sciences as your institution and sign in using your Metropolia credentials.
OMA Service
On the OMA Student Desktop, you can view your study information. For example, you can check the validity period of your right to study, the courses you are enrolled in, and your completed courses and grades.
You can find your student number on the left-hand side of the page, next to your name.
How to log in to the OMA service:
- Go to opiskelija.oma.metropolia.fi.
- Enter your username and password.
Log in to the OMA Student Desktop.
Certificate of Study and Transcript of Records
You can download your study-related certificates yourself.
See the instructions for downloading your certificate of study and transcript of records in OMA.
Open UAS students are not eligible for Kela-subsidised student meals. However, Metropolia UAS has arranged a special meal discount for Open UAS students at the student restaurants on the Myllypuro, Myyrmäki and Karamalmi campuses. The meal discount is specific to these restaurants and does not apply to the student restaurant at the Arabia campus.
You can access the meal discount by presenting your red Path student card, which is available through the Tuudo mobile app.
Tuudo is a mobile app that allows you to conveniently access various Metropolia online services on your phone. For example, you can use Tuudo to view study-related announcements, your timetable, completed courses and grades, and daily lunch menus.
Download the Tuudo app free of charge from your phone's app store and log in using your Metropolia credentials.
If you have chosen to pay for your studies by invoice, the tuition fee will be invoiced in two instalments. The first invoice will be sent at the beginning of your studies, and the second invoice approximately four months after your studies begin. Invoices will be sent by post.
Please familiarise yourself with Metropolia Open UAS's payment and cancellation terms on the website. If you have any questions about paying for or cancelling your studies, please contact Open UAS Customer Service.
Please also notify Customer Service if your address changes during your studies.
Additional Studies at Metropolia
If you would like to take additional courses alongside your Path studies, you can register for courses offered by Open UAS through the online store. Please make sure that your additional courses do not overlap with your Path studies.
Additional Studies for Pathway Students through Cross-Institutional Studies
Metropolia Open UAS Pathway students can take additional courses offered by other higher education institutions free of charge through cross-institutional studies.
Learn more about cross-institutional studies in the Student Information Bank.
Instructions for Open UAS Path students on how to register for cross-instutional courses.
Once you have completed most of your Open UAS Path studies, you can apply to become a degree student through a separate admission process based on your Open UAS studies. Please familiarise yourself with the application instructions for your chosen degree programme, where you will find detailed admission requirements and application periods. See the application instructions on Metropolia's website.
You can also apply for a degree programme through the joint application process while completing your Open UAS studies. If you are admitted as a degree student during your Open UAS studies, please inform Open UAS Customer Service.
General Questions
- General guidance on Open UAS studies, payments and financial support applications.
Questions About Course Content or Schedules
Contact your course teacher or the designated Pathway contact person for your degree programme.
IT Support
Metropolia's IT Services provides guidance and support with technical issues related to Metropolia's services and user accounts.
The IT Services AI chatbot, Mikro-Mikko, can often help you resolve common issues:
You can also submit a support request to IT Services:
Applying for Degree Studies
Admissions Services Customer Service