Teaching takes place in the framework of the official dates. Divisions and degree programmes set the actual semester dates for courses within this framework see Semester Dates by the Field of Study in 2024-2025.
When planning your arrival to Finland, please follow the instructions given in your acceptance material, as they are specified to your degree programme.
For currently enrolled students, the semester dates are available in Metropolia´s student intranet.
Semester Dates
Please note that the semester dates might vary to some extent in different degree programmes. Divisions and degree programmes decide the timing of contact weeks, practical training, projects, exams and intensive study weeks as well as other practical issues concerning the studies.
Field of business
Semester 1, Autumn 2024
- 21 August - 13 December (orientation days for exchange students: 21 - 23 August)
- Please note, that courses for Business Informatics Master level exchange students might start already earlier in August
- Teaching period: 26 August - 13 December
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2025
- 8 January - 16 May (orientation days for exchange students: 8 - 10 January)
- Teaching period: 13 January - 16 May
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of technology
Semester 1, Autumn 2024
- 14 August - 20 December (orientation days for exchange students: 14 - 16 August)
- Teaching period: 19 August - 20 December
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2025
- 8 January - 23 May (orientation days for exchange students: 8 - 10 January)
- Teaching period: 13 January - 23 May
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of culture and creative industries
Semester 1, Autumn 2024
- 21 August - 20 December 2024 (orientation for exchange students: 21 - 23 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2025
- 8 January - 23 May 2024 (orientation for exchange students: 8-10 January
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of health care and social services
Semester 1, Autumn 2024
- International Semester Programme 21 August - 20 December 2024 (orientation for exchange students: 21 - 23 August)
- Teaching period: 26 August - 20 December
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2025
- International Semester Programme: 27 January - 16 May (orientation for exchange students: 22-24 January)
- FAB: TBC (orientation TBC)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Public Holidays in Finland in 2024-2025
In addition, there are some public holidays during the academic year when there is no tuition:
- All Saints' Day 2 November
- Independence Day 6 December
- Christmas 24 to 26 December
- New Year's Day 1 January
- Epiphany 6 January
- Easter 18 April to 21 April
- May Day 1 May
- Ascension Day 29 May
- Midsummer Eve and Day 20 to 21 June
Please note that the semester dates might vary to some extent in different degree programmes. Divisions and degree programmes decide the timing of contact weeks, practical training, projects, exams and intensive study weeks as well as other practical issues concerning the studies.
Field of business
Semester 1, Autumn 2023
- 23 August - 15 December (orientation days for exchange students: 23 - 25 August)
- Study period: 28 August - 15 December
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2024
- 10 January - 17 May (orientation days for exchange students: 10 - 12 January)
- Study period: 15 January - 17 May
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of technology
Semester 1, Autumn 2023
- 17 August - 15 December (orientation days for exchange students: 17 - 18 August)
- Study period: 21 August - 15 December
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2024
- 10 January - 24 May (orientation days for exchange students: 10 - 12 January)
- study period: 15 January - 24 May
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of culture and creative industries
Semester 1, Autumn 2023
- 23 August - 22 December (orientation for exchange students: 23 - 25 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2024
- 8 January - 24 May (orientation for exchange students: 8 - 9 January)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of health care and social services
Semester 1, Autumn 2023
- International Semester Programme 24 August - 22 December 2023 (orientation for exchange students: 24 - 25 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2024
- International Semester Programme: 18 January 2024 - 17 May 2024 (orientation for exchange students 18-19 January)
- FAB: TBC (orientation TBC)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Public Holidays in Finland in 2023-2024
In addition, there are some public holidays during the academic year when there is no tuition:
- All Saints' Day 4 November
- Independence Day 6 December
- Christmas 24 to 26 December
- New Year's Day 1 January
- Epiphany 6 January
- Easter 29 March to 1 Apri7 April to 10 April
- May Day 1 May
- Ascension Day 9 May
- Midsummer Eve and Day 21 to 22 June