Application for student exchange
Application periods for student exchange
- Main application period: 1 December - 31 January: You can apply for student exchange for the next academic year for autumn semester, spring semester or full academic year
- Secondary application period: 1 - 15 September: You can apply for student exchange for the following spring semester to destinations that still have places available
Application information sessions
Information sessions on spring 2027 exchange opportunities for business students
Welcome to learn more about the spring 2027 student exchange opportunities! In these info sessions, we will go through the application process, selection criteria, grants, and available exchange destinations.
Welcome to an info session on spring semester 2027 student exchange opportunities! In these info sessions, we will go through the application process, selection criteria, grants, and available exchange destinations.
Recordings of the sessions will be available on this page.
Information sessions on spring 2027 exchange opportunities in the nursing programme!
Welcome to learn more about the spring 2027 student exchange opportunities! In these info sessions, we will go through the application process, selection criteria, grants, and available exchange destinations.
Recordings of the sessions will be available on this page.
School of Health Care, 1 September 2026, 14:00–15:30, Teams (in Finnish)
School of Health Care, 2 September 2026, 14:00–15:30, Teams (in English)
Student exchange application info sessions:
- Mon 31.8.2026 at 15-16.15 in Zoom (in Finnish)
- Tue 1.9.2026 at 16-17.15 in Zoom (in English)
- Wed 2.9.2026 at 15.30-16.30 Karamalmi classroom KME761 (in English)
- Thu 3.9.2026 at 13-14 Myllypuro classroom MPA6019 (in Finnish)
- Thu 3.9.2026 at 14-15 Myyrmäki classroom MMA227 (in Finnish)
- Tue 8.9.2026 at 15-16 Myyrmäki classroom MMA227 (in English)
- Presentation slides and recording [published after webinar]
Application form and guidelines
The link to the application will be published for the next application round starting 1st of September 2026.
Tips for the application
- 2 hours time to complete the application
- You cannot edit your application after sending
- Prepare well and fill in the form at one go
- You may first have a look at the questions
- The link is personal and attached to your Metropolia login information, please do not forward the direct application link
If you are not able to open the link, try switching the browser or deleting browsing data. If the problem persists, take a print screen and send it to the International Relations Adviser with information.
Student exchange criteria
- At least one year of studies (60 credits) must be completed before the start of the student exchange period.
- Student exchange must take place within the normative time of studies, which depends on the degree programme from 3.5 to 4.5 years. Fields of study or degree programmes might have their own recommendations for the suitable semester for student exchange.
- Student exchange is possible when studies have progressed according to the study plan.
- The exchange must not prolong the duration of studies or delay graduation.
- The minimum amount of credits to be completed during the exchange is 5 ECTS per month. The target workload for a semester is 30 ECTS.
- Studies completed during the exchange are recognised as part of the Metropolia degree.
- Student exchange may be completed either at Metropolia’s partner institutions or at a self-arranged higher education institution. The host country cannot be the student’s country of residence or Finland.
Detailed student exchange rules and criteria (opens in a new tab, Metropolia-login required)
Student exchange process in a nutshell
- Read information about student exchange in the Student's Guide
- Participate in an application info session for your study field
- Find out about the different study abroad destinations (e.g. courses, academic calendar).
- Read exchange reports (login required).
The planning of student exchange usually starts early, approximately 6-12 months before the exchange. When it comes to student exchange, careful planning is key to ensuring a good experience. International relations advisers and your degree programme will do their best to help make your plan a reality!
The application link, as well as information and materials for the info sessions, are published in the Student's Guide. The info sessions are designed to help you get started with planning—perfect for you if you're considering going on exchange!
If needed, you can talk with the international contact person of your degree programme about the best time to go on exchange and what kind of studies or work placement abroad would best fit to your degree.
The first step, namely the internal application is for Metropolia’s internal use only. Your degree programme, together with international relations advisers will review the exchange applications. The application is filled out in the Mobility Online system during the application period, and no additional attachments are required. It is enough that you have found suitable exchange destinations for yourself, created a draft plan for the content and goals of your exchange and checked that your current situation allows you to go on exchange.
The results of the internal application will be communicated to you after the application period. Only then will you begin the actual application process to the host university, provided that your exchange application has been approved. The exchange remains conditional until the host university has officially accepted you for exchange.
- Fill in the application for the host institution and gather the required attachments.
- Prepare a Learning Agreement, i.e. your study plan for the exchange.
- Find out whether you need a residence permit for the destination country and start the process well in advance.
You will receive information about all this in the student exchange orientations!
Familiarize yourself with the checklist for student exchange and take part in the orientation session for students going on exchange. You will receive separate information about this by email.
Once your preparations are complete, you’re all set to embark on a truly different kind of semester or academic year abroad. While there are several steps along the way, each one brings you closer to an unforgettable exchange experience!
Please note that the duration of the student exchange aligns with the host university semester timing.