Studies
To whom are online studies for?
Online studies in Information Technology are for you, if
- you have completed a minimum of 180 ECTS credits of studies in university of applied sciences (UAS) and/or in university in Finland
- studies have been completed in English language
- your studies are from the field of information technology, or closely IT-related engineering field
- you could have completed applicable studies as an open university/UAS and/or as a degree student in higher education in Finland
- you study right could have expired already, or you may have a valid study right in higher education in Finland at the time of application.
Transfer students from Finnish higher education institutions
If you are already studying in Finnish higher education as a degree student, you may apply to become a transfer student, if
- you have completed a minimum of 150 ECTS credits
- your weighed grade average is at least 3,5
- your current degree studies can be accepted and transferred in IT degree
- you will continue your studies as online degree student
- you have standard study time available after the transfer
Please read application criteria below in section: applying.
Content of the Degree and Studies
To complete the remaining 60 ECTS, you first need apply to become a degree student in Information Technology degree (see applying). You may start your degree studies as soon as you have been accepted to Degree Programme in Information Technology.
The extent of the Information Technology degree is 240 ECTS credits.
Core Requirement Studies 40 ECTS
Module consists of basic studies in information technology, engineering mathematics and engineering physics. The extent of studies to be completed is based on the previous studies and their compatibility to the degree and its learning outcomes. Head of Degree makes the decision on accepted studies/competences.
Professional Studies 115 ECTS
Module consists of advanced studies in various areas in Information Technology. Previously completed studies and acquired competences are viewed as a whole, based on the compatibility to the degree and its learning outcomes. Head of Degree makes the decision on accepted studies/competences. Student’s own career objectives and areas of interests can be taken into account in making Individual Study Plan (ISP).
Language and Communication Studies 15 ECTS
Language and Communication Studies follow the requirements of English-taught Bachelor of Engineering Degree Programme and are based on the language of schooling education. The amount of language and communication studies to be completed depends on the previous studies that can be recognized as part of the degree. Head of Degree makes the decision on accepted studies/competences.
Innovation Project 10 ECTS
Field-related work experience that has been acquired prior to or during degree studies, can be accepted as project studies. Head of Degree makes the decision on accepted studies/competences.
Elective Studies 15 ECTS
Student can include previous studies that are completed in higher education into Elective Studies. Head of Degree makes the decision on accepted studies/competences.
Work Placement 30 ECTS
Field-related work experience that has been acquired prior to or during degree studies, can be accepted as Work Placement. Head of Degree makes the decision on accepted studies/competences.
Bachelor’s Thesis 15 ECTS
All Bachelor of Engineering Degrees include a Bachelor’s Thesis that is completed in the end of studies.
Individual Study Plan (ISP)
You will be compiled an individual study plan together with the degree programme guidance personnel in the beginning of your studies. ISP is based on your previous studies and gives you knowledge on the studies you still need to complete. The remaining extent of studies depends on how much of your previous studies can be accepted as part of the degree studies. Head of Degree makes the decision on accepted studies/competences.
It is possible to take into consideration your career aspirations in making Individual Study Plan should these be in line with the degree learning outcomes and course offerings.
How studies are implemented
Studies are implemented as online studies, so you may study irrespective of time and place. Studying online requires self-guidance, good time-management skills and ability to plan your studies accordingly as you will complete all studies as self-study. Studies require a use of your own computer.
Study certificate
- Metropolia Student and Admission Services are responsible for study-related documents (study certificates).
- If you need a study certificate, please contact to: studentservices [at] metropolia.fi (studentservices[at]metropolia[dot]fi) or visit any Metropolia Student and Admission service offices
Scholarships and tuition fees
Annual tuition fee
- 10 000 € for those, whose right of study starts before 1 August 2024
- 11 000 € for those, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2024.
- Read more on tuition fees and scholarship
Ask more about studies
Applying
- Application period-Start of studiesspring 2025Apply now!
- Online studies
The Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies is aimed at those who have completed higher education studies in Finland. Studies are taken into account regardless of whether they have been completed as open studies or in education leading to a degree, or whether the right to study is valid or has expired.
Application period: 1 November 2024 8:00 am - 30 April 2025, all times refer to local time in Finland https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/finland/helsinki.
Application instructions: published at Studyinfo.fi
Useful links
More information
For more information on the application process please contact
Metropolia's Student and Admission Services:
+358 40 712 5100
admissions [at] metropolia.fi (admissions[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Starting studies
How to start your studies in Metropolia
Welcome to study for a degree at Metropolia!
Congratulations! You have been admitted to Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and we are delighted to have you as a new member of our vibrant community of more than 16 000 students!
You have made an excellent choice - Metropolia offers you unique multidisciplinary opportunities throughout your studies with its strong connections to working life and active role in innovations built around socially significant phenomena.
We are happy to have you with us and help you with any questions you might have. Welcome to Metropolia!
The below information applies to students who have been accepted to study for a full degree at Metropolia. Make sure to complete all the steps in order to secure your study place.
Confirming a place of study requires certain formalities to be completed by the deadline. More detailed instructions below:
Non-EU/EEA students need a student residence permit. You can begin the student residence permit application online at Enterfinland.fi. Remember that you must personally visit a Finnish embassy or consulate as part of this process. Start your residence permit process as soon as possible, carefully following the immigration authorities' instructions and regulations, so that you can receive your permit in good time before your studies begin! You can find detailed information and advice on the residence permit requirements and procedures on the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) website.
Note that participating online programmes does not entitle you receiving residence permit. See more about the topic in Finnish Immigration Service websites.
All Metropolia's students who do not have a Finnish personal identity code, have to apply for it before their arrival or register at the local registry office after their arrival to Finland to apply for one.
Students who have to apply for residence permit (i.e. non-EU/non-EEA citizens) before their arrival to Finland should ask to be registered in the Finnish Population Information System when they apply for their first residence permit. This way they will receive a Finnish personal identity code at the same time as they are issued with the permit. More information on this for residence permit applicants
Other students have to apply for the personal identity code from the local registry office of the city where you are living in.
More information on Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV).
More information on registration to the Finnish Population Information System
After you have received the personal identification code, remember to inform it to the Student and Admission Services.
Metropolia does not have housing services to offer. Thus, it is the student's responsibility to find an accommodation for the period of their studies. There is a lot of competition in affordable housing, so it is important to start searching for a room many months prior to arrival. More information on accommodation
All foreign students (who are not EU citizens or citizens of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland) who come to Finland for the purposes of studying are required to have a health insurance, if the studies endure longer than three months.
More information on insurances
Student financial aid is for Finnish citizens. Foreign citizens are entitled to student financial aid if they live in Finland on a permanent basis for the purpose other than studying and they have registered as permanent residents in the Finnish population register system.
- Find out where your campus is located
- If you have a smart phone you can download the free HSL mobile app to get access to the public transportation Journey Planner and tickets (e.g. for travelling from the Helsinki-Vantaa airport to your apartment or from your apartment to the campus).
- If you have a smart phone you can download the Tuudo mobile app for free to get your digital student ID and student discounts (ID and discounts are available from the first day of the studies onwards)
- Information on student life and well-being, costs and finance, study environment etc.
When you start as a new student you need to activate your user account. Activation is possible when the right to study begins. For joint application, activation is possible from 1 August.
The purpose of the activation is that you personally accept the rules of the account usage policy and start using your account. Activate your user account primarily using Mobile Certificate and Netbank User ID. Please read first the instructions in IT Services wiki.
Tuudo is a mobile app with which you can use various Metropolia web services easily on your smart phone. With Tuudo you can get VR, HSL, Matkahuolto and Kela student discounts immediately. The benefits are free for all Metropolia students.
In Tuudo you can check Metropolia, Admission Services, and student union METKA announcements, your schedule, study attainments, and cafeteria menus.
Get Tuudo on your phone from the app store for free and start using it!
During your studies, your support of well-being and health is Finnish Student Health Services (FSHS). The specialist in student health care offers you general, mental and oral health services and supports the well-being of study communities.
Our services can be used by students completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a university or a university of applied sciences who have registered as attending for the semester.
Master the facts! Familiarize yourself with our services and user instructions on the address fshs.fi, and the Health information resource on the address yths.fi/en/health-information-resource. You can also find information about appointments as well as current information about your service unit on the address yths.fi/en/service-units.
Start using Self! Self is the student’s own online service for health care issues at FSHS. In Self, you can manage appointment bookings, communicate via SelfChat and start a remote consultation. Log in to Self as a user immediately from the beginning of the semester and keep your contact details up to date for as long as you are a student. Read more: yths.fi/en/self-info.
The health care fee for students in higher education will be paid to Kela on your initiative (kela.fi/web/en/healthcare-fee-for-students-in-higher-education).
If you have social security coverage in another EU/EEA country or in Switzerland or the United Kingdom, you do not have to pay the healthcare fee. However, you can to use the FSHS’s services.
Already excited about starting your studies in Metropolia and meeting new people? On this page you will find welcome letters for each degree program.
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Starting studies as a degree student - Individual study plan
- We will tailor an individual learning path to ensure the smooth progress of your studies.
- The content of your individual study path is decided by head of the ICT department, Janne Salonen.
- Individual study plan takes place when right to study has started and Metropolia Student and Admission services has added student into Metropolia OMA system.
When you have a role as a degree student, Information Technology degree coordinator will contact to you by email and gives you instructions in following matters
- How to activate Metropolia user account
- When and how your individual study plan will be made
- Link to study guide and instructions to Metropolia systems
- How to transfer your prior studies to your new Information Technology degree student role.
- Curricula