Metropolia is the largest university of applied sciences in Finland, welcoming a diverse community of students and professionals across Helsinki, Vantaa and Espoo. While its campuses are spread across the metropolitan area, the Myllypuro Campus stands out as a vibrant hub for health, well-being, technology, and multidisciplinary learning.
Here, students don’t just study—they practice, innovate, and collaborate in real-life environments. From state-of-the-art gyms and therapy facilities to modern classrooms and research labs, Metropolia blends cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and community impact into every aspect of campus life.
For students, professionals, and visiting partners, Metropolia offers a dynamic and inspiring environment where knowledge meets practical experience, and innovation meets social responsibility.
Visiting Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and HyMy Village: A Japanese Delegation’s Experience
A delegation from Japan, representing InterReha — a company specializing in advanced rehabilitation technologies and healthcare solutions for over 30 years — recently visited Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki. InterReha has introduced innovative rehabilitation programs, including cardiac rehabilitation and the CGT (Comprehensive Geriatric Training) concept, to hospitals and clinics both in Japan and internationally.
During the visit, Inari Heimo, Senior Lecturer at the School of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, introduced the delegation to the HUR SmartGym at Metropolia and explained how it benefits both student learning and clinical practice.
Inari Heimo, Senior Lecturer at the School of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, presented the HUR Gym to the visiting delegates, highlighting its role in student learning and clinical practice.
Metropolia Myllypuro Campus: A Hub for Well-being, Innovation, and Learning
1. Integration of Well-Being, Built Environment, and Healthcare
Metropolia’s Myllypuro Campus, envisioned as the “Campus for Builders of Well-being” (Hyvinvoinnin rakentajien kampus), brings together disciplines like social and health services, construction, and the built environment under one roof. This multidisciplinary environment fosters innovative learning and collaboration.
2. Smart Campus, Innovation & RDI (Research, Development, Innovation)
- The campus acts as a living lab for new building technologies, automation, smart systems, and sustainability solutions.
- It has earned a Gold-level Smart Building Certification from the Smart Building Collective, reflecting advanced integration of technology, sustainability, and design.
- Strong industry collaboration connects students and researchers with companies, startups, and city stakeholders.
3. Sustainability & Ecology
The campus incorporates renewable electricity, solar power, heat pumps, hybrid systems, green roofs, and low-energy building design. Flexible spaces and shared facilities maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
4. Urban and Community Impact
- It’s central location in Myllypuro, near the metro station, ensures accessibility.
- Open spaces and shared facilities enhance interaction between students, staff, and the surrounding community.
- Consolidating multiple programs under one roof improves efficiency, learning coherence, and resource utilization.
The campuses offer a variety of equipment and facilities for both exercise and active sports.
HyMy Village – A Living Lab for Future Health Professionals
HyMy Village (“Hyvinvointia Myllypurosta” → “Well-being from Myllypuro”) is a well-being and health learning environment where students from nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dental hygiene, social services, and other fields provide real services to clients under professional supervision.
Purpose and Role of HyMy Village
- Practical Learning for Students – Hands-on experience with real clients enhances professional skills beyond simulations.
- Services for the Community – Offers affordable or complementary services, such as adult health clinics, physiotherapy, dental care, rehabilitation, nursing consultations, osteopathy, optometry, elderly/family support, walking/running analysis, and low-threshold social and healthcare counseling.
- Innovation and Development – Functions as a living lab where new service concepts and well-being solutions are piloted, tested, and co-created with industry and public partners.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration – Students and professionals from different fields work together, reflecting real-life teamwork in healthcare.
HUR SmartGym and Clinical Practice
The HUR SmartGym at HyMy Village is used by students and staff for training and rehabilitation exercises. Adjacent to the gym, a functioning clinic serves patients, ensuring that student practice is integrated with genuine healthcare delivery.
All student-led plans and treatments are supervised and approved by qualified professionals, ensuring safety and high-quality care.
The visit to HyMy Village and the HUR SmartGym provided insights into how Metropolia integrates education, practical training, and community service in an authentic learning environment. The delegates learned about the ways students develop and apply their skills in real patient contexts, illustrating Metropolia’s multidisciplinary and student-centered approach to learning.
By bridging theory and practice, Metropolia not only prepares future health professionals but also positively impacts the local community, setting a model for integrated education and healthcare worldwide.
HUR SmartGym at HyMy Village is used by students and staff for training and rehabilitation exercises.