Asiakasnäkymä

Qualification training for nurses with a degree completed outside the EU/EEA

The studies in the nurse qualification pathway help you obtain the official authorization (professional practice rights) to work as a registered nurse in Finland.

Service organiser

Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu

Language

Finnish

Charges

Service fees 25,00€

The price depends on which studies you complete.
Theoretical studies: 25 euros per ECTS credit; Work placements: 45 euros per ECTS credit. Participants also pay themselves for any examinations included in the studies.

If your employer pays for your registration studies, provide your employer’s billing details when you register for the study units.

Participants themselves pay the Finnish Supervisory Agency’s application fees, document-related costs (for example translations and certifications), as well as other similar fees and any vaccination fees.

Implementation

Hybrid service

This training is for you if:

you live in Finland
you have completed a nursing degree (Bachelor’s or Diploma level) outside the EU or EEA
you are applying or intend to apply to the Finnish Supervisory Agency for the right to work as a registered nurse in Finland, OR you already have a decision on additional studies from the Finnish Supervisory Agency
you have sufficient Finnish language skills (at least level A2–B1). Your Finnish skills will be assessed in the admission interview, and a separate language certificate is not required.

Who is the service for?

Municipality of residence

Municipality of residence does not matter

Age

All people of working age

Situation

Person with higher education

Immigrant (integration period ongoing)

Immigrant (integration period over)

Immigrant (looking after the children at home)

Immigrant (outside the workforce)

Check your eligibility
Apply for the programme
- The programme has rolling admission.
- Apply by completing the “Application form for registered nurse registration pathway studies” (e-form) on Metropolia’s websiteexternal link, opens in a new tab.
Selection process
- Only eligible applicants are invited to an interview.
- In the interview, your Finnish language skills are assessed both orally and in writing.

Benefits of participating in the service

You will learn about Finnish healthcare legislation, practices and working environments.
Your professional Finnish language skills will develop through studies and work placements.
You may obtain professional practice rights from the Finnish Supervisory Agency to work as a registered nurse in Finland.

Conditions for participating in the service

You live in Finland
You have completed a nursing degree (Bachelor’s or Diploma level) outside the EU or EEA
You are applying or intend to apply to the Finnish Supervisory Agency for the right to work as a registered nurse in Finland, OR you already have a decision on additional studies from the Finnish Supervisory Agency
Your Finnish language skills are at least at level A2–B1; language skills are checked in the interview, and a separate language certificate is not required
You have sufficient IT skills and equipment (for example a computer and internet connection) for online studies.

Metropolia’s Student and Education Data Registerexternal link, opens in a new tab

How can I participate in the service?

The service proceeds in stages:

Initial assessment
We review your previous nursing education and work experience and identify the competencies you already have.
Personal study plan
We prepare a personal plan for your studies and registration. The plan is based on the initial assessment and, where applicable, on the Finnish Supervisory Agency’s decision.
Studies
You complete the theoretical studies and work placements defined in your personal study plan. During your studies, you can also strengthen your Finnish language skills.
Verification of competence
You demonstrate the competence required for professional practice rights during your work placements and examinations.
Registration
Finally, you apply for professional practice rights as a registered nurse from the Finnish Supervisory Agency.

How is the service organised?

Service accessibility

Participation requires bringing your own equipment

Where and when?

Place

Myllypurontie 1, 00920 Helsinki (Myllypuro Campus – Campus for Builders of Wellbeing)

Toimipaikan lisätiedot

Teaching is delivered in a blended learning format. This means that you will study partly online and partly on campus.
Contact teaching takes place at Metropolia’s Myllypuro Campus in Helsinki.
Your studies will be planned according to a personal study plan, and it is possible to complete them alongside work.

Ajankohdan lisätiedot

The duration of the studies is approximately 6–12 months. The exact length depends on your personal study plan and on which courses and work placements you need to complete.

Time

The time of the service is agreed upon separately.