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Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu Motto Osaamista ja oivallusta tulevaisuuden tekemiseen Motto in English Expertise and insight for the future Established 2007 (opened 2008) Type Public Osakeyhtiö Rector Riitta Konkola Academic staff 1,200 Students 16,000 Location 
Helsinki & Vantaa & Espoo, FinlandWebsite www.metropolia.fi 
Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest and the most international University of Applied Sciences in Finland.[1] The Metropolia has four fields of study: technology, health care and social services, economics and business administration, and culture, all of which will provide teaching also in English.
The students number some 16,000 and the staff about 1,200.[2]
The main building in Bulevardi 31.
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Metropolia's background
EVTEK University of Applied Sciences and Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia merged into Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences which began operations on 1 August 2008.
The shareholders in the company in charge of the new higher education institute consist of the capital region cities - Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen - and the municipality of Kirkkonummi.
The new and competitive higher education institute, which measures up to international standards, specialises in innovation and cater for the special needs of the metropolitan area. The training programmes involve close cooperation with businesses and the labour market.
The higher education institute has four fields of study: culture, health care and social services, business and administration, and technology and transport, all of which provide teaching also in English.[3]
International Metropolia
Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is one of the most international universities of applied sciences in Finland. Ten international degree programmes, student and teacher mobility, work placement opportunities abroad and various projects play an essential role in the international activities at Metropolia.[4]
Erasmus University Charter
Metropolia has been awarded the Erasmus Extended University Charter until the academic year 2013/2014.[5]
Faculty
Faculty's educational background:
- 12% doctoral degree
- 12% Licentiate degree
- 67% Master's degree
Administration and organization
Managing Director:
- Riitta Konkola, Licentiate of Arts in Education (previous post: President of Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia)
The Board of Directors:[6]
- Chairman Henri Kuitunen
- Vice-chairman Yrjö Neuvo, Professor
- Vice-chairman Aulis Pitkälä, Director of Education and Culture in the City of Espoo
- Tuula Haatainen, Deputy Mayor of the City of Helsinki
- Tuula Saxholm, Budget Director, Helsinki
- Martti Lipponen, Deputy Mayor of the City of Vantaa
- Elina Lehto-Häggroth, Vantaa
- Timo Haapaniemi, Kauniainen and Kirkkonummi
Campuses
Metropolia has 15 campuses in Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
Nursing department of Metropolia represents functionalism.Helsinki
- Agricolankatu
- Albertinkatu
- Arabiankatu
- Bulevardi
- Hämeentie
- Kalevankatu
- Mannerheimintie
- Onnentie
- Ruoholahdentori
- Sofianlehdonkatu
- Tukholmankatu
- Vanha Viertotie
Vantaa
- Leiritie 1
- Lummetie
Espoo
- Vanha Maantie
Studies in Metropolia
Bachelor's Degree Programmes conducted in English
- Civil Engineering in Sustainable Building
- Electronics Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- European Business Administration
- European Management
- Information Technology
- International Business and Logistics
- Media Engineering
- Nursing
- Social Services
Master's Degree Programmes conducted in English
- Business Informatics
- Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
- Health Business Management
- Industrial Management
- Information Technology
Bachelor's Degree Programmes conducted in Finnish
Metropolia Motorsport Helsinki during FSG 2009's endurance event.- Automation Technology
- Automotive Engineering
- Bio and Food Technology
- Biomedical Laboratory Science
- Building Services Engineering
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Music
- Conservation
- Construction Management
- Cultural Management
- Dental Technology
- Design
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Emergency Care
- Fashion and Clothing
- Film and Television
- Geriatric Care
- Health Informatics
- Industrial Management and Engineering
- Information Technology
- Laboratory Sciences
- Land Surveying Technology
- Materials Technology and Surface Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media
- Media Technology
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Oral Hygiene
- Osteopathy
- Performing Arts
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Pop/Jazz Music
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Radiography and Radiotherapy
- Social Services
Master's Degree Programmes conducted in Finnish
- Automation Technology
- Building Services Engineering
- Business and Administration
- Music
- Conservation
- Cultural Management
- Development and Leadership in Health Care and Social Services
- Entrepreneurship and Business Competence
- Health Promotion
- Media Production
- Rehabilitation
- Social Services
- Supply Chain Management
References
- ^ Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences - International Metropolia 5.1.2010
- ^ Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences - About 27.9.2011
- ^ Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences - Metropolia's background 5.1.2010
- ^ Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences - International Metropolia 5.1.2010
- ^ Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences - Erasmus University Charter 5.1.2010
- ^ Helsinki Metropolia UAS - LTD. Board of Directors 27.9.2011
External links
- Helsinki Metropolia UAS website
- Annual Report 2010
- Metropolia Student Union Metka
- Metropolian rehtoriksi Riitta Konkola
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Specialised universities Academy of Fine Arts · Hanken School of Economics · National Defence University · Sibelius Academy · Theatre AcademyPolytechnics (UAS) 1 Has at least one campus outside Uusimaa. Categories:- Education in Helsinki
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