Bachelor in Physiotherapy (Top-up degree)

The tuition fee is 13,000 EUR per year, and applications for the Aug 2027 intake close on Jan 17, 2027.

The Bachelor in Physiotherapy is a top-up degree for students who have already completed three years of physiotherapy studies. This one-year program at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Finland helps students develop skills for multidisciplinary collaboration and client understanding.

The curriculum includes courses on promoting health in multiprofessional collaboration, physiotherapy with individual clients, and planning physical exercise for special groups. Students also learn physiotherapeutic assessment and work with local social and healthcare partners.

Graduates can pursue careers as Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Specialists, Health Promoters, or Movement Therapists, working in hospitals, clinics, or rehabilitation centers.

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.