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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Spring 2026
First year studies includes topics like:
Courses require attendance at classes, as well as doing assignments independently weekly.
One 15 credits course include subjects like
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.
2 years.
Students can work 30 hrs. while studying in Finland.
The Helsinki Metropolitan area is a fun place to live in, but finding suitable accommodation in the capital region can be challenging.
There is a lot of competition in affordable housing, so it is important to start searching for a room many months prior to arrival. Look into different options and make sure that you have reserved accommodation before you arrive.
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.
When looking for an apartment, note that the Helsinki region has an excellent public transportation network. Use the HSL Journey Planner to check the locations of different accommodation options.
Many students of Metropolia live in Hoas’s (Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region) apartments. A full time degree student in the capital area can apply for a room in a shared apartment, a studio apartment, a two-room apartment, a roomie apartment or a family apartment after being admitted to a school.
The affordable rent includes water and in some apartments electricity, too. In addition, there is a free internet connection and usually a common sauna and laundry room as well.
Hoas apartments are situated near campuses or within good public transportation connections in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen. See the locations of the properties on a map
There are several Hoas properties near Metropolia campuses, for example:
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