Why choose Information Technology at Metropolia?

Information Technology is everywhere in today’s society as it is needed in electronic and media appliances, computers, household devices, and almost in every part of our everyday lives.

We offer you

• Excellent combination of basic and professional courses in Information Technology
• High-quality education
• A solid basis to work as an engineer both in Finland and abroad
• Major options in Smart IoT Systems and Software Engineering.
• International and supportive learning environment
• Multidisciplinary educational institution with a vast partner network

Could I be a student in Information Technology?

Yes you can! You don’t need to be a computer wizard to start with as we will equip you with the skills and knowledge required in the field. You just need to be committed and hard-working student with a devoted attitude towards the world of information technology and engineering. We offer you an international study environment in which you have a possibility to make friends and future colleagues with students from all around the world.

What will you study?

You will learn the basics in core engineering subjects such as mathematics and physics. Professional studies in Information Technology will fortify your engineering skills in addition to languages and communication skills and business courses that will top-up your competence.

You will be linked to working-life throughout your studies via industry-related projects, work placement periods and a Final Year Project. This gives you a chance to create useful networks and plan your future career whilst studying.

How full-time studies are implemented?

You will study full-time, and studies require in average 40 hours of hard studies weekly. Studies are very intensive from day one. About half of the studies is guided by a teacher, rest of it should be filled by the student. Your studies will include theoretical teaching, various practical assignments, independent and group studies as well as written assignments. You will study four 15 credits courses in the first year and the courses require full-time attendance.

First year studies 2025-2026

Compulsory first-year studies consist of two themes: Software theme and Hardware theme. You will study 4 x 15 credits courses during your first study year. Some students will also study Finnish 1 and Finnish 2 courses. Students will complete first year studies in this order:

Autumn 2025

• Software 1 (15 credits)
• Software 2 (15 credits
• Finnish 1 (5 credits)

Spring 2026

• Hardware 1 (15 credits)
• Hardware 2 (15 credits)
• Finnish 2 (5 credits).

First year studies includes topics like:

• Professional studies like Python programming, relational database, Wed Development, Basics of Object-Oriented programming, Installing and operating a Linux system, Basics of digital systems, Orientation to health technology and Basics of data networks.
• Engineering Mathematics: handling expressions and solving equations, basic concepts of vector computing and calculations, basics of matrices and functions, functions and their differentials.
• Engineering Physics: basic concepts and laws of kinetics, describing force, energy, and periodic motion, basics of electricity and magnetism.
• English Communication: Orientation to field, oral and written project communication in English, project presentations.
• Projects: projects applies the skills learned during the course.
• Orientation to the professional field and studying.
• Basic knowledge and skills in information security and data protection.

Courses require attendance at classes, as well as doing assignments independently weekly.

One 15 credits course include subjects like

• Professional studies
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Physics
• English Communication
• Project

A course is considered to be passed only after all compulsory parts of the implementation have been passed. Project work are done in teams of 3-4 students.

The studies are measured in credit points. The number of credit points for each course is based on the amount of work it requires. An average academic year consists of 1,600 hours of work, which is equivalent to 60 credit points (1 credit point = 27 hours).

NOTE: It may be very hard to study full time, if you are working simultaneously.

If you have completed Information Technology or very closely related Engineering studies earlier, we will do an individual study path to ensure the smooth progress of your studies – look to the part: Starting studies.