The instructions on this site are for applying to Metropolia's English language degree programmes. You can find application instructions for degree programmes in Finnish by changing the language of the site to Finnish and choosing Siirtohaku.
The transfer application is aimed at all students enrolled in studies leading to a Finnish higher education degree and:
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 intranet (OMA). 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.
Application period: 1st of November at 8:00 am - 15th of November 2024 at 3:00 pm. All times refer to the local time in Finland, check times in Time and Date site.
Application instructions: published at Studyinfo.fi
Degree programmes: please find below preliminary information on the degree programmes offered in the application process in question (note: the list of the degree programmes may change until the beginning of the application period)
International Business and Logistics
European Business Administration
The first joint application of spring is aimed at those wishing to apply for an education leading to a higher education degree in English. Joint Application is a national application procedure the Finnish higher education institutions use when selecting new students. In Joint Application you can apply to up to six (6) higher education degree programmes with one application form. The next application period is 8 – 22 January 2025 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).
The autumn joint application is aimed at those wishing to apply for an education leading to a higher education degree in Finnish or English. Joint Application is a national application procedure the Finnish higher education institutions use when selecting new students. In Joint Application you can apply to up to six (6) higher education degree programmes with one application form. The next application period will begin on 28 August 2024 at 8 am and end on 11 September 2024 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).
The Separate Application for International Degree Programmes is aimed at those wishing to apply for an education leading to a higher education degree in English. This application procedure is used by Metropolia when selecting new students on the basis of a SAT test, foreign qualification and/or international pathway studies such as the Edunation Pathway Diploma. The next application period will begin on 1 January 2024.
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. Application period is twice a year and takes place between (for some degree programmes the application period may end earlier than mentioned below):
The Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies is aimed at those who have completed higher education studies in Finland. Application period is twice a year and takes place between (for some degree programmes the application period may end earlier than mentioned below):
For more information on the application process please contact Metropolia's Student and Admission Services.
In questions regarding the content of the entrance examination or studies, please contact the representative of the degree programme in question. Degree programme representatives and their contact details can be found on Metropolia's web site in connection with the degree programme descriptions:
