Bachelor in Nursing (Top-up degree)

Tuition is 11,000 EUR per year. Applications for the Aug 2027 intake are open until Jan 17, 2027.

The Bachelor in Nursing Top-up degree at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is a 1-year program for international students, taught in English. It's ideal for those who already have some education in nursing and want to become experts in the field. You'll learn about customer-oriented nursing, management, and clinical skills.

The curriculum includes courses like Emergency Care and High Dependency Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, and Multidisciplinary Innovation Project. You'll learn to guide, support, and treat patients with different illnesses, and work with other medical professionals. You'll also develop skills in evidence-based operation and decision-making.

After graduating, you can work as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Healthcare Manager. You might find jobs in hospitals, clinics, or nursing homes. Other career options include working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, or a Nurse Educator.

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in the Helsinki metropolitan area is Finland's largest university of applied sciences, offering applied bachelor's and master's degrees across business, culture, health care, engineering and technology. The institution emphasizes hands-on learning, multidisciplinary projects and strong partnerships with local and international industry. Programs are designed to boost practical skills, innovation and employability in technology-driven and service sectors.

Students benefit from project-based courses, internship opportunities and collaboration with companies, startups and public organizations in Helsinki and beyond. English-language programs and an active international student community create a cosmopolitan campus culture. Metropolia's curriculum focuses on entrepreneurship, digitalization and sustainable solutions, helping graduates transition quickly into professional roles or to launch ventures of their own.

Life in the Helsinki region combines a high quality of life with access to a vibrant tech and design ecosystem, public support services and extensive student wellbeing resources. International applicants can expect career services, language support and practical guidance for internships and residence in Finland. Metropolia is well suited to students seeking applied, industry-linked education with a clear path to practical experience and professional integration in Nordic and global contexts.