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Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu

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world rank  1911

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Founded in 1881, the Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu (Metropolia University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Helsinki (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Uusimaa. This institution also has a branch campus in Espoo and Vantaa. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu (Metropolia) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu (Metropolia) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 142-year-old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Metropolia also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Control Typepublic

Entity

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Acronym Metropolia
Founded 1881
Motto Osaamista ja oivallusta tulevaisuuden tekemiseen
Expertise and insight for the future

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University Location

Address Myllypurontie 1; PL 4000
Helsinki
00920 Uusimaa
Finland
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu Phone Number +358 (20) 783 5000
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu Fax Number +358 (20) 783 5154
Other locations Espoo and Vantaa

Study Areas / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of study areas they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.

Study Areas and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs and courses

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu.

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Admission Office Admission Office

Bulevardi 29
Helsinki 00180
(20) 783 5000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Control Type Control Type

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu is a public higher education institution.


Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Entity Type Entity Type

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu is a non-profit higher education institution.


Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Library University Library

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Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's main services:


Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2007


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following...


  • Colleges
  • Faculties
  • Schools
  • Institutes
  • Academies
  • Departments
  • Divisions
  • Centers

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure.

Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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