LAB University of Applied Sciences

Lappeenranta, Finland

LAB University of Applied Sciences is a dynamic and future-oriented institution of higher education in Finland, formed from the merger of Lahti University of Applied Sciences and Saimaa University of Applied Sciences.
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Degree programs are offered both in Finnish and in English, with a growing portfolio of full English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s programs for international students.
Yes, all degrees are nationally accredited by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture and follow the European Bologna Process, ensuring full recognition within the European Higher Education Area and globally.
For Bachelor’s and Master’s programs taught in English, the main application period is through the national joint application in early January, with studies starting the following August.
Yes, most programs require shortlisted applicants to participate in an online entrance examination, which may include written assignments, interviews, or group assessments, depending on the field of study.
All Bachelor’s degrees include a mandatory internship of at least 30 ECTS credits, typically completed with a company or organization, and many courses are project-based in collaboration with industry partners.
Yes, students in English-taught programs can often include introductory Finnish language courses and, depending on their level, select elective courses from the Finnish-taught offerings, subject to availability and language proficiency.
LAB offers a Tuition Fee Scholarship which can cover 50% or 100% of the annual tuition fee, awarded based on academic merit and the applicant's performance in the entrance examination.
The scholarship application is integrated into the general application for admission; there is no separate form, and eligibility is automatically considered for all eligible applicants during the student selection process.
Yes, all new international degree students are guaranteed a furnished room in student housing (through LOAS) provided they apply within the deadline given by the university's International Office.
The average rent for a shared apartment room is between 250-400 euros per month, and for a studio apartment, between 400-550 euros per month, including internet and utilities.
Graduates are eligible to apply for a two-year residence permit for job-seeking, allowing them to stay in Finland to search for work related to their field of study.
You should apply for the permit before your current student residence permit expires, and you must apply while still in Finland. The application can be submitted up to three months before the expiry date of your student permit.

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University Of LAB University of Applied Sciences Application Statistics

8500
500
7800
700
7
10
18:1
70 %
€ 8000
2.5
24
60 %
6

Learn About -

* All cost are in EUR

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