Metropolia University of Applied Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2931 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #901 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #15 of 36 | In Finland |
| #4 of 8 | In Helsinki |
| #2699 of 2,913 | For Family medicine |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 16,400
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- metropolia.fi
- Languages
- Finnish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 22%*
* The Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 16,400 |
Research profile
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences has published 909 scientific papers with 14,418 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Biology, Law, and Psychology.
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 3 | 4 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| 2009 | 35 | 24 |
| 2010 | 34 | 42 |
| 2011 | 30 | 106 |
| 2012 | 41 | 212 |
| 2013 | 54 | 309 |
| 2014 | 62 | 519 |
| 2015 | 58 | 698 |
| 2016 | 57 | 791 |
| 2017 | 53 | 826 |
| 2018 | 48 | 930 |
| 2019 | 56 | 1096 |
| 2020 | 44 | 1278 |
| 2021 | 88 | 1549 |
| 2022 | 56 | 1595 |
| 2023 | 76 | 1656 |
| 2024 | 65 | 1606 |
| 2025 | 37 | 1334 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto (AMK)/ Yrkeshögskoleexamen (YH) | Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Clothing and Sewing, Communication Arts, Computer Graphics, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Dental Hygiene, Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Gerontology, Graphic Design, Heritage Preservation, Industrial Design, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Business, Laboratory Techniques, Mechanical Engineering, Midwifery, Music, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Performing Arts, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Real Estate, Service Trades, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Design, Theatre, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Ylempi ammattikorkeakoulututkinto (ylempi AMK)/ Högre yrkeshögskoleexamen (högre YH) | Automotive Engineering, Business Administration, Business Computing, Civil Engineering, Clothing and Sewing, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Dental Hygiene, Design, Engineering, Gerontology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, Media Studies, Midwifery, Music, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Paramedical Sciences, Performing Arts, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Real Estate, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Community Services, Social Work, Sociology, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Treatment Techniques |
Notable alumni
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Emma Kimiläinen
- Occupations
- racing driverracing automobile driver
- Biography
-
Emma Elina Kimiläinen is a Finnish racing driver. She currently competes in the E1 Series for Team Brady and formerly competed in the W Series.
-
Hussein al-Taee
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Hussein al-Taee is a Finnish politician who served in the Parliament of Finland for the Social Democratic Party of Finland at the Uusimaa constituency between 2019 - 2023.
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Culture and Creative Industries | Cinema and Television, Design, Fashion Design, Heritage Preservation, Jazz and Popular Music, Media Studies, Music, Performing Arts |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health Care and Nursing | Biomedicine, Nursing, Oral Pathology, Radiology, Social and Community Services |
| Faculty : Welfare and Human Functioning | Dental Technology, Gerontology, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Osteopathy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Community Services |
| School : Business | Business Administration, Business Computing, International Business, Management |
| School : Civil Engineering and Building Services | Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Real Estate, Surveying and Mapping |
| School : ICT | Industrial Management, Information Technology |
| School : Industrial Engineering | Automotive Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Food Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Transport Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | Metropolia Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1881 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Culture |
| Motto | Osaamista ja oivallusta tulevaisuuden tekemiseen Expertise and insight for the future |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 4000 Myllypurontie 1 Metropolia, FI-00079 Finland |
|---|---|
| City population | 687,000 |