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Nursing Top-Up Degree
Metropolia UAS · Helsinki region
2 yrs
Mar 2027
Helsinki & Mohali · March 2027 intakes open
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- Funds you must show
- €9,600 a year
- €800 a month, per Migri. Spouse €8,400, child €7,320.
- Tuition
- €12,500–€13,500
- One-time or per year depending on the programme. None for EU/EEA.
- Work allowed
- 1,560 hours a year
- An average of 30 hours a week, measured annually.
- After graduating
- Up to 2 years
- A permit to seek work, usable any time within five years.
- Living costs
- €1,000–€1,300 a month
- Housing €450–€800. Source: University of Helsinki.
- Language
- Depends on the programme
- Two of our four need no certificate — an interview instead.
Verified August 2026 against Migri, Kela, FSHS, HSL and the University of Helsinki. Re-checked each January. Programme figures are as published by each university.
The route
Five stops between here and Helsinki
Nothing skipped, nothing hidden. You always know which stop you're on and what happens next.
1
Consult
A call, online or at the Mohali office. We look at your marks and your budget and tell you plainly whether a Finnish programme fits — and which one. If it doesn't, we say that too.
2
Apply
We build the application with you: form, documents, statement, fees. You see every field before it's submitted.
3
Test
Most programmes run an entrance exam. Weekly online prep sessions until you've sat it, included.
4
Permit
Funds proof, insurance, the full document set. We get your file ready — Migri makes the decision, and we'll never pretend otherwise.
5
Helsinki
Housing, the first-week practicalities, registration, a bank account. And a person you can still message in February.
Programmes
What we can actually get you into
Named universities, named requirements. If a language test is needed, it says so on the card.
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Nursing Top-Up Degree
A bachelor's top-up for nurses who already hold a BSc Nursing, or an ANM/GNM diploma after 12th.
- IntakeMarch 2027 · estimated
- Duration2 years
- Tuition€12,500 / year · estimated
- LanguageIELTS 6.5 · PTE 55 · TOEFL 60
HUMAK University of Applied Sciences
Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management
A one-year postgraduate diploma for teachers, principals and school administrators moving into education leadership.
- IntakeTo be announced
- Duration1 year
- Tuition€13,500 one-time · estimated
- LanguageIELTS 6.5 · PTE 55 · TOEFL 60
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Software Engineering
A 1.5–1.9 year diploma for IT and computing graduates, with a route into a master's afterwards.
- IntakeJanuary 2027
- Duration1.5 – 1.9 years
- Tuition€12,500 one-time
- LanguageCertificate not mandatory
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Industrial Management
A 1.5–1.9 year diploma for business and IT graduates, admitted by interview, with a master's route after.
- IntakeJanuary 2027
- Duration1.5 – 1.9 years
- Tuition€12,500 one-time
- LanguageCertificate not mandatory
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
A postgraduate business diploma at Metropolia, admitted by interview rather than a language certificate.
- IntakeConfirmed per intake
- Duration1.5 – 1.9 years
- Tuition€12,500 one-time · estimated
- LanguageCertificate not mandatory
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Post Graduate Diploma in Health Business Management
Business management for the health and care sector — for clinical and health graduates moving into management.
- IntakeConfirmed per intake
- Duration1.5 – 1.9 years
- Tuition€12,500 one-time · estimated
- LanguageConfirmed per intake
Money
What a year in Finland really costs
Published figures, checked in 2026, with the source named. Re-checked every January, because Migri and Kela revise in the new year.
Per month, in euros
Student housing€450 – €800
Total living costs€1,000 – €1,300
Minimum funds you must show€800
€0€1,000€2,000
Student meal max €3.10
Student healthcare €70.70 / year
Transport 40% student discount
Living costs: University of Helsinki. Funds requirement: Migri. Meal subsidy and healthcare fee: Kela and FSHS, 2026 rates. Tuition for non-EU students is separate — roughly €8,000–€20,000 a year for English-taught degrees, and nothing at all for EU/EEA citizens.
€9,600
Funds you show for a study year — €800 a month. A scholarship reduces it by its own value. This is separate from tuition you still owe.
1,560 hours
What you may work in a year — an average of 30 hours a week, not a hard weekly cap. Credited internships and thesis work are exempt if agreed in advance.
2 years
The permit you can apply for after graduating, to look for work or start a business — any time within five years of your study permit expiring.
Straight answers
The six things everyone gets told wrong
These are the questions where bad information costs students money. Here is what the rules actually say.
No. Nobody can, and anyone who says otherwise is selling you something. Universities decide admission. Migri decides permits. What we can promise is an honest read on your chances before you spend money on an application.
It depends entirely on the programme, and across our four current programmes all three answers appear. Metropolia's Nursing Top-Up requires a certificate — IELTS 6.5, PTE 55 or TOEFL 60 — plus an interview. HUMAK's Education Management diploma gives direct admission with a certificate, or an interview without one. Both Metropolia diplomas, Software Engineering and Industrial Management, need no certificate at all — the university assesses your English in its own online interview. Check the programme, never the country.
€800 a month, €9,600 for a study year of a year or longer, per Migri. Any scholarship you hold reduces the amount by its value. This is money for living — it does not cover tuition you still have to pay.
Yes — an average of 30 hours a week, which works out to 120 hours a month and 1,560 hours a year. It is an annual average, not a weekly ceiling, so a heavy summer and a quiet exam term are both fine. Credited internships and thesis work don't count towards it when agreed in advance.
We won't quote you a number, because the honest answer changes. Migri publishes its current processing times and updates them — check that page before you book flights or give notice at a job. If someone quotes you “three weeks”, ask them where they got it.
You can apply for a residence permit to look for work or start a business, for up to two years, at any point within five years of your study permit expiring. Permanent residence is a separate, conditional process — it depends on continuous residence and on meeting the conditions in force at the time.
Document checklist
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Insurance cover: €120,000 medical if your studies run under two years, €40,000 pharmaceutical if two years or more.
In their words
Students who already made the move
Written by students who went through this with us. Nothing here is a promise about your application — every file is decided on its own merits.
Moving to Finland to study was one of the biggest decisions of my life and FinnishLine made it feel manageable. They guided me through the application, visa and admission process and were always there when I had questions. I completed my BBA at Laurea University of Applied Sciences and have since built experience in logistics and terminal operations here in Finland. To anyone dreaming of studying in Finland: it takes patience and effort, but it is worth it.
From the beginning of my study visa process, their team provided guidance, support and assistance at every step, making the entire process smooth and comfortable. What I especially appreciate is that their support continued even after my visa approval and arrival in Finland. They helped me with accommodation before I arrived, as well as airport pick-up and drop-off, making my transition much easier and stress-free. I highly recommend FinnishLine to students planning to study in Finland.
Moving to Finland to study was a big step for me and FinnishLine made the journey much easier. They guided me through my university application, documents, entrance exam, interview and residence permit process and were always there whenever I needed help. I am now continuing my Information Technology studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. I would definitely recommend FinnishLine to students planning to study in Finland.
They made the whole process easy from start to finish — they guided me in choosing my study option, helped me prepare my application and supported me through every step of the documentation, so I always knew what to do next. I studied a Bachelor's in Business Administration at Laurea University of Applied Sciences. FinnishLine also told me about the opportunity to complete my degree early and helped me confirm it with the university, so I was able to graduate in just two years. Today I'm working full time in Finland.
Finland stood out to me as one of the best countries for quality education and FinnishLine made the whole journey smooth. They helped me choose the right study option, prepared me for my interview and guided me through all my VFS documentation. Everything was shared well in advance with timely reminders, so nothing was left to the last moment. Today I'm in my second year at Metropolia, studying Software Development and AI while working part time.
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