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 2026, 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
Read more about language skills and other requirements.
Price
375€, 25€/ECTS
Enrollment in path studies
Enrollment is carried out through Metropolia’s Open UAS enrollment system.
Enrollment period: 4.11.2025 from 10:00 onwards
Selection method: Places are filled in the order of enrollment.
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: avoinamk [at] metropolia.fi (avoinamk[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
- 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 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. Activate your user ID by using Netbank User ID or Mobile Certificate, or by using activation password. See instructions how to activate you user ID.
Strong identification
If you have registered for open studies with weak identification, you will need to complete strong identification in one of the following ways in order to receive your Metropolia user credentials:
- In person at the campus in Student services customer service points.
Remotely via the Candour ID service by using the Candour ID mobile application. Please read the instructions for remote identification on Metropolia’s IT services website, which you can access via this link.
For remote identification, you must have a valid identity document, which can be one of the following: a passport (with or without an ICAO chip), a Finnish identity card with an ICAO chip, or a foreign identity card with an ICAO chip.
You will receive your study schedules at the beginning of the studies. You can use the Schedule Machine to see the up-to-date schedules. You can also check the schedules in Tuudo app.
Open UAS students have already been registered for their courses.
Communications concerning your studies takes place in OMA intranet workspaces and in your Metropolia e-mail, which you can use once you activate your user account. You are required to follow you email actively. You can access your e-mail at mail.metropolia.fi. (sign in with your Metropolia ID and password).
Metropolia has arranged a separate meal benefit for Open Path students because Open UAS students are not entitled to the degree students’ meal subsidy.
The price of the meal is restaurant-specific. The meal benefit is not applicable at Arabia campus.
You can get the meal benefit with path students student card which on Tuudo mobile app. Tuudo is a mobile app with which you can use various Metropolia web services easily on your phone.
In Tuudo you can also check announcements, your schedule, study attainments, and cafeteria menus.
Get Tuudo on your phone from the app store for free and start using it!
If you have selected invoicing as the payment method for your studies, the studies will be invoiced in two installments. The first invoice is sent at the beginning of the studies and the second invoice four months after the start of the studies.
Please also see Open UAS terms of payment and cancellation.
If your address changes during your studies, please notify Open UAS Customer Service.
If you wish to complete other studies in addition to those in your study path or module, you can enroll for the Open UAS courses in the enrollment system. Please make sure that your additional studies do not overlap with the studies included in the path or module.
Path students are also entitled to complete some courses offered by other universities of applied sciences. For more information, visit Metropolia’s Student's Guide.
After completing Open UAS path studies, you can apply for a degree programme on the basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies. Please check the application instructions and make sure to apply during the application period.
Make sure to read the instruction for Open UAS students.
Contents and completion of courses: lecturers
Application on the Basis of Open Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies and other matters concerning applications: Admission Services
Other general help, refunding of payments and financial support applications: Open UAS Customer Service.
IT problems: IT Services
How to start Smart Industry path studies
The orientation to your studies starts on January, 2026. 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.