The supplementary application round for the student representatives is now open: apply to your degree’s advisory council 2026!

The supplementary application round for the student representatives is now open! The student representative acts as the student’s voice in Metropolia. As a student representative, you do not need previous experience. All you need is to be a student in a degree program... Lue lisää

Juuli Ärttö 1997 – 2026

We are deeply saddened to hear that our METKA alumnus and long-time MysteRy board member, Juuli Ärttö, has passed away due to a medical incident. Juuli has worked in a vast amount of roles within Metropolia. Juuli has worked in the board of MysteRy between 2019-2026... Lue lisää

New student: get to know METKA’s tips!

Hey, new student! Have the orientation weeks started, but new information is coming left and right and your head is already spinning a little? If you are nervous about your future studies and student life, don’t worry! METKA has put together a lot of material... Lue lisää

Propose a recipient of METKA’s Recognitions and Badges of Honour

Has your friend been doing outstanding work in the student field during the past year or has an event been so memorable that you will always remember it? Now is your chance to call out these outstanding people and experiences by giving your proposition of honours to... Lue lisää

Zone is now MeMove!

Hey, a small but important update! If Zone Sports Services sound familiar, but MeMove doesn’t yet – don’t worry! Zone is now MeMove. The same sports and wellness services for metropolians, a new name, and an even more relaxed atmosphere. Gym, group... Lue lisää

METKA’s Board for 2026 has been elected!

METKA’s new board has been elected! Building services student Ossi Pirinen was elected as chairperson and industrial management student Sara Kiljunen as vice-chairperson. The following were elected as board members of 2026: Eino Salama (Industrial Management)... Lue lisää

How is METKA’s Board elected?

METKA’s board is elected by METKA’s representative council. But what does that mean in practice? In some years, there are so few applicants for the board that all those who wish to join are elected. In other years, there are more applicants than there are... Lue lisää

Welcome to the Representative Council Organizational meeting on Nov 17

The organizational meeting of the METKA representative council elected for the 2026 term will be held on November 17th, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Myllypuro campus, in room MPA1010 (Metropolia Hall). At the organizational meeting, the composition of the... Lue lisää

METKA 2026: Shape your student union!

METKA’s year of 2025 is drawing to the end, and it is time to plan the future. Of course, the student union’s activities would be nothing without its students and members, so we want to hear what you think about METKA over the past year. Respond to... Lue lisää

Election results for the Representative Council 2026

The representative council elections for the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Student Union METKA were held between October 29 and November 5, 2025. Thirty candidates from five different lists ran for election to the Representative Council, and 25 full... Lue lisää

Welcome to the Annual Meeting of METKAs Representative Council on November 6, 2025

Welcome to the Annual Meeting of METKAs Representative Council on November 6, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Myllypuro campus at Myllypurontie 1, 00920 Helsinki, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Metropolia hall MPA-1010. All METKA members are welcome to attend the... Lue lisää

The voting in METKA’s Representative Council Elections 2026 has begun!

Cast your vote in the METKA Representative Council Elections! Voting has now begun and ends on November 5 at 11.59 (noon). Voting takes place electronically in Tuudo’s election system and given vote cannot be changed or cancelled. The voting takes only a few... Lue lisää

MetroSport’s sports selection and partners released!

At MetroSport, students have the chance to try out a wide variety of sports and meet sports and wellness organizations from both the Helsinki metropolitan area and across Finland. MetroSport is aimed at all students in the capital region and Metropolia staff. The... Lue lisää

METKA issued a statement on two draft bills currently under preparation

METKA issued a statement on the government’s draft proposal for amendments to the Universities of Applied Sciences Act and the Student Financial Aid Act (double degree reform) together with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Health and Care Students Association... Lue lisää

Election Announcement: METKA’s Representative Council Elections 2026

Election announcement! The Student Union of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences METKA will have the election of the Representative Council from October 29th 2025 12.00 noon till November 5th 2025 12.00 noon. The elections are held to elect a Student Union... Lue lisää

MetroSport is approaching – Check the sports selection!

Finland’s largest student sports and wellbeing event, MetroSport, is coming up! MetroSport will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no classes at Metropolia during this time so that everyone has the opportunity to... Lue lisää