Metropolia presents itself as Finland’s largest university of applied sciences, promoting an innovation-driven, multidisciplinary learning environment focused on real-world applications across business, technology, healthcare, culture, and social services. Its motto emphasizes practicality, internationality, and innovativeness in education and RDI (Research–Development–Innovation) projects.
Based in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Metropolia was founded in 2007 through a merger of EVTEK and Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia. It now operates across four modern campuses Arabia, Myllypuro, Karamalmi, and Myyrmäki serving over 18,000 degree students and 13,000 open UAS learners . With a staff of around 1,000, the university offers English-taught programs in Business, Culture, Health and Social Services, and Technology.