Academic Calendar
Semester 1: Mid-August to mid-December
Semester 2: Early January to late May
Student Guide
You probably have plenty of questions about your destination. You can find some of the answers in the Metropolia student guide.
View Student GuideAccommodation
Metropolia does not provide housing services. It is the student's responsibility to find suitable accommodation for the period of their studies. Many students of Metropolia live in HOAS's apartments.
Explore your accommodation optionsFinancial Support and Living Costs
Find out your estimated monthly expenses and learn what forms of financial support may be available to you.
As a UK Erasmus student, for the 2021/22 academic year you are entitled to receive an Erasmus Grant. Guidance on funding for students undertaking exchange in the 2022/23 academic year will be added soon.
View cost of living informationTransport
The public transportation network is operated by HSL. It covers commuter trains, trams, metro, bus and some public ferries, such as the ferry to the Suomenlinna sea fortress. The same ticket works for all the means of transport, and you can get a student discount.
Find out more about public transport in Helsinki