Bachelor in Social Services

Applications for the Aug 2027 intake are due by Jan 17, 2027; the tuition fee is 11,000 EUR per year.

The Bachelor in Social Services at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is a 3-year program for students who want to work with various client groups. This degree qualifies you to support clients in their home or community settings, coordinate services, or provide guidance and assistance.

The curriculum focuses on social pedagogy, empowering citizens, and promoting inclusion. You'll learn about child protection, early childhood education, community work, and substance abuse prevention. Your studies will include individual learning, group work, and project learning, as well as thematic learning processes and investigative development within social services.

As a graduate, you can work as a social worker, counselor, community worker, or family support worker. You may find jobs in organizations that focus on child protection, mental health, or substance abuse prevention. Your skills will be valuable in hospitals, schools, and community centers, where you can make a difference in people's lives.

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.