Waste to Fuels

Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, founded in 2008, is Finland’s largest university of applied sciences and serves about 17,000 students in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Known for its practical, multidisciplinary approach, Metropolia combines technical, creative and healthcare education with a strong emphasis on innovation. Its campuses are well connected to the city’s business and technology ecosystems, offering an environment that supports applied learning and professional development.

The university provides a wide selection of degree programs across Culture, Business, Health Care and Social Services, and Technology, with 272 distinct programs and numerous English-taught options. Metropolia’s research, development and innovation activities operate through five specialized innovation hubs that link students to industry partners and real-world projects. This structure allows learners to gain hands-on experience, develop problem-solving skills and work on solutions that address current societal challenges.

International students find a welcoming and inclusive community, with extensive support services for orientation, career guidance and integration into the Finnish job market. Modern facilities and strong collaboration with employers make Metropolia a practical choice for those seeking career-oriented higher education in Northern Europe. Its focus on applied research and industry ties helps graduates transition smoothly into professional roles.

The Waste to Fuels program is a non-degree course, lasting six months, for students interested in environmental science, focusing on waste and side streams, and their potential for fuel production, helping students learn about biofuels and waste-to-energy conversion processes.

The curriculum includes practical knowledge through processing of triglyceride waste, biomass conversion to biogas, and plastic waste processing, with techniques like pyrolysis, gasification, and recycling methods, to gain insights into waste streams and sustainability principles.

Graduates can pursue careers like Environmental Manager, Renewable Energy Specialist, Waste Processing Engineer, Sustainability Consultant, and Biofuels Analyst in environmental management, renewable energy, and waste processing industries.