Internationalisation opportunities and student exchange
We recommend you to start planning your internationalisation path at Metropolia early - feel free to get inspired from the materials in this guide and if in doubt, please contact your degree programme International Relations Adviser - they are happy to help you with the planning and questions!
You can book appointment for either on-campus or online meetings in Vihta system or see the contact details of international relations advisers below.
Metropolia International Relations Advisers
Suvi Ruippo, International Relations Adviser
Bachelor's degrees:
- Liiketalous/Business Administration
- European Business Administration
- International Business and Analytics
- International Business and Logistics
Master's degrees:
- Business Informatics
- Change Leadership
- Procurement
- Public Procurement
Tia-Maria Sjöblom, International Relations Adviser
Degree programmes:
- Cultural Management (Bachelor, Master)
- Fashion and Clothing (Bachelor, Master)
- Media and Film (Bachelor)
- Music (Bachelor, Master)
- Creativity and Arts in Social and Health Fields CRASH (Master)
Kaisa Meghjee-Salminen, International Relations Adviser
Degree programmes:
- Conservation (Bachelor, Master)
- Live Performance Technology (Bachelor, Master)
- XR Design (Bachelor)
- Design (Bachelor, Master)
- 3D Animation and Visualisation
- Digital Design
- Industrial Design
- Interior Architecture
- Textile Design
- Visual Communication Design
Katariina Alava, International Relations Adviser
Degree programmes:
- Clinical Expertise (Master)
- Development and Leadership of Acute Nursing (Master)
- Development and Leadership of Emergency Care (Master)
- Emergency Care (Bachelor)
- Health Promotion (Master)
- Midwifery (Bachelor)
- Nursing (Bachelor)
- Public Health Nursing (Bachelor)
- Service and Business Management in Health Care and Social Services (Master)
Eija Tamminen, International Relations Adviser
Degree programmes:
- Biomedical Laboratory Science (Bachelor)
- Elderly Care (Bachelor)
- Health Business Management (Master)
- Occupational Therapy (Bachelor)
- Optometry (Bachelor)
- Osteopathy (Bachelor, Master)
- Oral Hygiene (Bachelor)
- Physiotherapy (Bachelor)
- Podiatry (Bachelor)
- Prosthetics and Orthotics (Bachelor)
- Radiography and Radiotherapy (Bachelor)
- Rehabilitation (Master)
- Service and Business Management in Health Care and Social Services (Master)
- Social Services (Bachelor, Master)
Tiina Piipponen, International Relations Adviser
Work placement grant applications in all technology programmes.
Student exchange in the following degree programmes:
- Computing in Construction (Master)
- Construction Information Technology (Bachelor)
- Building Services Engineering (Bachelor, Master)
- Civil Engineering (Bachelor, Master)
- Construction and Real Estate Management (Master)
- Construction Architecture (Bachelor)
- Construction Site Management (Bachelor)
- Land Surveying (Bachelor, Master)
Misa Sugiura, International Relations Adviser
Student exchange in the following degree programmes:
- Information and Communication Technology (Bachelor)
- Information Technology (Bachelor, Master)
- Industrial Management (Bachelor, Master)
Milja Lehtinen, International Relations Adviser
Student exchange in the following degree programmes:
- Automotive Electrics (Bachelor)
- Automotive Engineering (Bachelor, Master)
- Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering (Bachelor)
- Electrical Engineering and Automation Technology (Bachelor)
- Electronics (Bachelor)
- Energy and Environmental Engineering (Bachelor)
- Intelligent Industrial Solutions (Master)
- Laboratory Science (Bachelor)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
- Smart Automation (Bachelor)
Sofia Lähdeniemi, head of International Relations
Terhi Topi, International Relations Adviser / Erasmus Institutional Coordinator at Metropolia
Anni Luoma, International Relations Adviser; Main user of Mobility Online -system and contact person for Erasmus Without Paper -project and mobility statistics.
Anu Luoma, Specialist; developing service pathways for international degree students.
Lilli Rasilainen, coordinator for Metropolia WelcomeHub and development of services for international degree students and international talents.
Follow @metropolia_exchange on Instagram!
There you can find student exchange experiences, tips and inspiration for your upcoming exchange.
You can also take part in creating content and share your own experiences during your exchange! If you are interested to contribute, please contact the International Relations Adviser of your degree programme.
Accessibility and Inclusion in international activities
Participation to exchange is possible despite of possible special needs. Your International Relations Adviser can assist you finding best possible exchange destination. The process is confidential and we recommend that you contact us early to ensure a smooth process and enough time for preparations to all parties.
Exchange students may need additional support for example due to disability, illness or learning difficulty. Individual arrangements are in place to support the student's learning outcomes and smooth travel and everyday life: housing, travel, communiting, participation to the activities, health and wellbeing.
You can participate student exchange abroad or in certain degree programmes complete a double degree. Furthermore, you can complete the work placement abroad or participate short exchanges or international online and blended learning opportunities.
Erasmus+ and Nordplus programmes offer accessibility support. More information on the exchange grant -pages. Students belonging to the following categories are eligible for additional top up support in Erasmus+ programme:
- students who have under-aged children living in the same household. It is not necessary for the children to accompany the student to the exchange destination.
- students who are dependant carers (care agreement with the municipality)
- students with EU Disability Card or eligibility for the card
- students with disability/-ties (at the very least moderate impairment)
- students with severe and chronic health problems (at the very least moderate impairment)
- students that are international recipients of protection (refugees, asylum seekers, international or subsidiary protection recipients, or students with refugee travel documents
Check out the testimonials and see how all participants can benefit from international exchange starting from their own context.
- All Metropolia students can apply for student exchange. The selection criteria is listed on the Student exchange pages.
- International Relations Adviser can assist to find suitable exchange destinations and forms for you
- In order to find an exchange suitable for you, check the host country culture and get to know the host university beforehand.
There are plenty of opportunities abroad, at Metropolia campuses or online for all Metropolia students. You have many opportunities to learn more either by booking an appointment or join general degree programme internationalisation info session or application info during the student exchange application times.
