How to Apply for English-Language Degree Studies
You can apply to education leading to a higher education degree via the Joint Applications or separate applications. If you are eligible to apply, you can choose to apply in one or more application procedures at the same time. Please note, however, that you can only take one place of study leading to a university degree per term (excluding the transfer application). Read more about the one-study-place-per-term-provision at Studyinfo.fi.
Spring Joint Application I
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).
Autumn Joint Application
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 1 September 2025 at 8 am and end on 11 September 2025 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).
Separate Application for International Degree Programmes
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 31 December 2024.
Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies
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):
- 1st of May - 31st of October at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
- 1st of November - 30th of April at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies
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):
- 1st of May - 31st of October at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
- 1st of November - 30th of April at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
Transfer Application
The transfer application is aimed at those enrolled in studies leading to a Finnish higher education degree who wish to transfer their valid study rights from one Finnish higher education institution to Metropolia or within Metropolia from one degree programme to another, so that the degree title changes. Application period is twice a year and takes place between:
- 1st - 15th of May at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
- 1st - 15th of November at 3 pm (local time in Finland)
How to Apply for Exchange Studies
Metropolia welcomes over 325 exchange students every year from partner institutions of higher education from all over the world.
How to Apply for Other Courses
Instructions for applying for or enrolling in other Metropolia courses can be found on the introduction pages for each course.