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p o t e h t t a y Stud d l r o w e h t f o WHY STUDY IN LAPLAND? Because here you can combine one of the best educational systems in the world with a unique adventure to the Arctic! You are most welcome to study in Lapland.
In Lapland we have space for innovative big ideas and 8 beautiful seasons to be inspired by. On wintertime there is magical darkness, Polar night 24/7 and you’ll fall in love with the northern lights.
University of Lapland and Lapland UAS offer you a high-quality education. We are leaders in the area of arctic research and competence. Our highly educated professors and teachers are here for you. Modern campuses offer you high-tech learning environments which support your learning in best possible way. Join our Arctic team!
With main campuses located in Rovaniemi, at the Arctic Circle, and in Kemi and Tornio in the Sea Lapland region, universities in Lapland are international and multidisciplinary. We are on the top of the world with good connections by land, air and sea.
Autumn Crisp air, golden leaves, a calm before winter.
Spring Melting snow, returning sun, fresh energy.
Experience All Four Seasons in Lapland – the Arctic Way
Lapland’s climate is part of the experience – unique, beautiful, and unforgettable.
Winter
Snowy, peaceful, full of light... from the Northern Lights.
Summer Bright nights, green forests, midnight sun adventures.
Study at Finland’s Top-rated UAS ARE YOU READY TO START AN EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY LIKE NO OTHER? Lapland University of Applied Sciences (UAS), the northernmost UAS in Europe, invites you to experience cutting-edge learning environments across our three campuses in Kemi, Tornio, and Rovaniemi. You can choose from quality awarded* Bachelor’s degrees and a Master’s degree designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your chosen field. Join our diverse and international campus life where a strong sense of community and collaboration thrives! * Quality Label for Excellence from the National Centre for Educational Assessment (Karvi).
At Lapland UAS, we don’t just prepare you for a job; we prepare you for a career. Our graduates are known for their ability to tackle challenges head-on and find innovative solutions in their professional paths. Lapland is a unique, modern and well-connected region with good opportunities for future professionals. Whether you’re looking to innovate, create, or lead, Lapland UAS is your gateway to success. Lapland UAS has received national’s best feedback from Bachelor’s students for two years in a row, 2024 and 2025! WWW.LAPINAMK.FI
Lapland UAS English-taught programs BACHELOR OF HEALTH CARE, NURSING 210 ECTS – 3,5 years – On-campus studies – Kemi WHO IS A PERFECT FIT TO THIS PROGRAMME: Ideal for persons who have passion for nursing expertise and taking care of people. Best candidates possess strong English and communication skills, a willingness to learn Finnish, and a commitment to professional growth. CORE CONTENT: Our Nursing programme offers core competence studies essential for general nursing and profiling competence to deepen specific nursing skills. Core studies cover all nursing fields e.g. medical, surgical, mental health and elderly care. The programme also includes research and development competence. Learning occurs in authentic simulation environments, integrating nursing theory with clinical skills. Practical training in diverse social and health care settings ensures close ties to working life. The programme also includes 91 ECTS of practical training and a thesis. We emphasise diverse teaching methods, clinical hand skills, and personalized guidance in a supportive, safe environment. FUTURE EMPLOYMENT: Graduates can work as registered nurses in Finland and the EU e.g. in hospitals, health care centers, and private and third sectors.
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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 210 ECTS – 3,5 years – On-campus studies – Rovaniemi WHO IS A PERFECT FIT TO THIS PROGRAMME: This programme is for students aiming for careers in international business, leadership and entrepreneurship. You can tailor your studies by choosing Talent Development or Sport Business Management. It suits those who enjoy practical, collaborative learning in multicultural environments and want to create impact through responsible business. Whether focused on sport business or people-centred leadership, you gain a strong foundation for an international career or entrepreneurship. CORE CONTENT: Based on your specialisation, you build expertise in either Human Resource Management and Talent Development or Sport Marketing Management and Leadership in Sport Business, while gaining a solid business foundation. Studies combine theory and practice through real-life projects with local and international partners, including classroom learning, fieldwork, training and international opportunities. FUTURE EMPLOYMENT: Career opportunities vary by specialisation and study path and include roles in public and private sectors. Possible careers include HR and talent acquisition, organisational development, sports marketing and sponsorship, event management, business development, consulting, project management and entrepreneurship. Graduates are prepared for diverse international business environments and evolving global industry needs.
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BACHELOR OF SPORT STUDIES, EXPERTISE IN NORTHERN OUTDOOR SPORTS AND GUIDANCE 210 ECTS – 3,5 years – On-campus studies – Rovaniemi
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING, MACHINE LEARNING AND DATA ENGINEERING 240 ECTS – 4 years – Blended learning – Rovaniemi
WHO IS A PERFECT FIT TO THIS PROGRAMME: This programme is for those passionate about outdoor life, adventure and working with people in demanding environments. You enjoy handson learning, physical and mental challenges, and developing leadership skills in real outdoor settings. You are motivated to explore Arctic nature, guide groups safely and create meaningful experiences in multicultural environments.
WHO IS A PERFECT FIT FOR THIS PROGRAMME: This programme is ideal for students who are passionate about technology and problem solving. An interest in mathematics, logical thinking, and programming is essential. Ideal candidates are analytical, eager to learn, and motivated to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges.
CORE CONTENT: The programme combines experiential outdoor learning with theory and professional practice. You develop skills in outdoor leadership, guiding, expedition planning, navigation, survival, sustainability, risk management and environmental education. Studies take place on campus and in nature through projects, workshops, field learning and training across all seasons. You learn group management, human behaviour and how to design safe, impactful outdoor experiences. With 35 ECTS of practical training, you gain work experience in Finland or abroad and build professional networks. You study in an international environment and develop global competencies through projects, internships and networks such as the European Network of Outdoor Sports. FUTURE EMPLOYMENT: Career options include Outdoor or Wilderness Guide, Expedition Leader, Adventure Tourism Specialist, Environmental Educator, Coordinator, Project Manager or Entrepreneur. Graduates gain strong skills in leadership, sustainability and experience design, preparing them for international careers in the growing outdoor and adventure sector.
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BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, TOURISM 210 ECTS – 3.5 years – On-campus studies – Rovaniemi WHO IS A PERFECT FIT TO THIS PROGRAMME: If you enjoy working with people from diverse multicultural backgrounds, like travelling and are eager to explore the adventurous world of different cultures, nature and languages, this is the perfect choice for you. You develop your creativity and innovation skills, becoming an expert in designing services for the tourism and hospitality field. CORE CONTENT: In this programme you get valuable professional skills required in the tourism and hospitality field, incl. service and experience design, luxury tourism, risk and crisis management and essential business-related subjects. You work closely with local tourism companies and organisations which allow you to make contacts and create networks. This makes it easier for you to secure employment during and after your studies. Your studies also emphasise the importance of nature and sustainability. Your learning includes campus and online studies, workshops, projects, internships and possibly exchange studies outside Finland. You receive an individual study plan that considers e.g. your previous studies and future plans. FUTURE EMPLOYMENT: Marketing/Sales Manager, Experience Designer, Travel Coordinator, Customer Service/Event Manager, Project Manager or Entrepreneur are a few examples of your possible future career paths.
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CORE CONTENT: This programme is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals skilled in advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence solutions. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of AI technologies, machine learning methods, and practical applications across various industries. The curriculum emphasises key programming languages and tools, efficient handling of large datasets and the development and optimization of machine learning models. Students work on authentic company projects throughout their studies, ensuring that their skills are directly aligned with current market needs. FUTURE EMPLOYMENT: Graduates are well-equipped for a wide range of roles in the rapidly evolving tech sector. They can work as machine learning engineers, data scientists, AI specialists or software developers in industries such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and technology. The strong practical focus and industry collaboration throughout the studies ensure that graduates are ready to step directly into professional roles or pursue further studies in the field.
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURES 90 ECTS – 1,5 years – Online studies WHO IS A PERFECT FIT TO THIS PROGRAMME: This MBA is designed for professionals and managers who want to lead organisations through change and sustainability challenges. The programme strengthens leadership, strategic thinking, and business development competencies. Applicants must have at least 24 months of work experience after completing their eligible degree. CORE CONTENT: Studies focus on strategic leadership, business transformation, systems thinking, innovation, global economics, sustainability, and AI-supported decision-making. Learning is challenge-based and connected to real-life business situations, helping students develop critical and analytical thinking skills. FUTURE EMPLOYMENT: Graduates are prepared for roles such as strategic leader, transformation manager, business development specialist, team leader, or project manager in both private and public sector organisations.
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University of Lapland – for the North, for the world THE UNIVERSITY OF LAPLAND, located in the heart of the Arctic nature, is an inspiring and international study and work community. Northern culture flourishes here, and there is plenty to do and learn for nature lovers, scientists, athletes, culture enthusiasts and nightlife enthusiasts. The distinct and changing seasons, proximity to nature and diverse recreational opportunities ensure a year-round range of activities. WWW.ULAPLAND.FI
University of Lapland English-taught programs BACHELOR OF ARTS (ART AND DESIGN) & MASTER OF ARTS (ART AND DESIGN), DESIGN 180+120 ECTS – 3+2 years – On-campus studies– Rovaniemi WHO IS A PERFECT FIT TO THIS PROGRAMME: We welcome candidates who are passionate about design and aspire to become experts in integrated design combining products, services and experiences. Our ideal students would also be interested in studio work with materials and making. We value candidates who are open-minded and creative, thrive on diverse perspectives, possess problem-solving skills, aim to make a positive societal impact, and exhibit a strategic, critical thinking mindset.
MASTER OF ARTS (ART AND DESIGN), SERVICE DESIGN STRATEGIES AND INNOVATIONS 120 ECTS – 2 years – On-campus studies – Rovaniemi, Kuldīga, Tallinn WHO IS A PERFECT FIT TO THIS PROGRAMME: We welcome candidates who are passionate about service design and aspire to become leaders in the field. Our ideal students don’t need to be service design experts. We value candidates who are open-minded and creative, thrive on diverse perspectives, possess problemsolving skills, aim to make a positive societal impact, and exhibit a strategic, critical thinking mindset.
CORE CONTENT: Programme focuses on developing competences in understanding people and their user experience, design futures, strategy and sustainability. We will help you become an expert in 3D modelling and digital design and enable you to work on design projects that create high-quality user experiences.
CORE CONTENT: Service Design Strategies and Innovations (SDSI) is an Erasmus Mundus programme that focuses on service design, management and leadership. We will help you become a versatile service innovator and enable you to work on tailor-made business projects that serve your practical needs.
FUTURE EMPLOYMENT: Graduates of the Design programme are well-equipped for a wide range of roles across industry, start-up scene and product development, including product designer, game designer, XR or UX/UI designer. They will pick up roles in innovation processes, create interfaces, or product concepts.
FUTURE EMPLOYMENT: Graduates of the SDSI programme are well-equipped for a wide range of roles in both public and private sectors, including service designer, experience designer, design manager, researcher or strategist. They will take on leadership roles, spearheading change processes, envisioning the future, and overcoming innovation roadblocks.
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MASTER OF ARTS (ART AND DESIGN), SUSTAINABLE ART AND DESIGN
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN TOURISM, CULTURE AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
120 ECTS – 2 years studies – 1 year as daytime studies in Rovaniemi, the second year either daytime or online
120 ECTS, 2 years (full-time), on-site in Rovaniemi
WHO IS A PERFECT FIT FOR THIS PROGRAMME: Artists and designers interested in sustainability and change-making and practice-based research CORE CONTENT: Intersection of art and design, socially engaged art and service design, artists and designers’ role in sustainability transformations and sustainability transitions. Project studies and the possibility of an internship are included in the program. FUTURE EMPLOYMENT: Project management in the creative industries, independent creative consultancy, public art, community-based art and art and design education (adult and community-based)
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MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ARCTIC WORLD POLITICS 120 ECTS – 2 years – 1st year on campus, 2nd year online or on campus – Rovaniemi WHO SHOULD APPLY: The program is perfect for students and professionals seeking to develop timely and interdisciplinary expertise in world politics and global change grounded in the Arctic region. CORE CONTENT: The program builds a theoretically informed, bottom-up approach to Arctic world politics, focusing especially on the perspectives and knowledges of Arctic societies themselves. You will study how the most pressing global and planetary challenges are articulated in the Arctic region, how changes such as climate change, energy transition, and geopolitical tensions affect local communities and Indigenous Peoples, and how their knowledges, together with other theories and legal perspectives, can be applied to analyse, address, and govern global change more justly and sustainably. The program is unique in its critical orientation and decolonial ambition. FUTURE EMPLOYMENT: Expertise in the Arctic is in high demand, and knowledge that is grounded in local and Indigenous perspectives is particularly valuable. The program opens a range of national and international career pathways, including in local governance, at the ministry level and in the EU, and in the private and third sectors. In addition, it offers an excellent foundation for PhD research.
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WHO IS A PERFECT FIT TO THIS PROGRAMME: Open-minded individuals with an ability for critical inquiry and desire to learn and shape the sustainable tourism industry. To apply for this programme, you should have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with minimum 60 ECTS (basic and intermediate level studies) in tourism, hospitality or business studies. You must have a good command of English. CORE CONTENT: The programme has a broad understanding of current tourism theories and research that applies to responsible business, culture and international management using researchbased teaching methods by experts in the field. By completing this degree you will have graduate abilities of: •
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understanding contemporary lifestyle-related consumption and trends,
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learning to engage with multiple stakeholders in the field,
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understanding the link between cultural industries, local communities and tourism,
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understanding sustainable business practices, theories and current research.
FUTURE EMPLOYMENT: TourCIM provides a sound ground for tourism and hospitality related careers. The programme will boost your credentials as a professional in private and public tourism organisations, or provide you with the knowledge needed to develop your own business. The TourCIM degree will open up a range of career paths in fields such as: management, entrepreneurship, service design, planning, consultancy, and research.
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DOCTORAL EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LAPLAND 210 ECTS – Rovaniemi WHO IS A PERFECT FIT TO DOCTORAL EDUCATION: The doctoral education is for those who wish to claim a place in the academic community as an international expert. You need to have a degree equivalent to a Finnish master’s degree. CORE CONTENT: The University of Lapland has four faculties: Art & Design, Education, Law, and Social Sciences. As a doctoral researcher, you always belong to one of the faculties. The content of a doctoral programme is determined according to the requirements of your Faculty. As our doctoral researcher you develop an in-depth understanding of the phenomena within the research field while becoming more aware of its complexity and multidisciplinary character. You become able to independently and critically apply multidisciplinary methods for producing new scientific information. FUTURE EMPLOYMENT: Doctoral degree holders have traditionally been employed by Finnish universities and research institutes in teaching and research. In the light of recent societal developments, a growing number of doctoral degree holders pursue a career outside academia, working in expert tasks in companies and in the public sector and sometimes as self-employed entrepreneurs.
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Tuition fees Citizens of European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland do not pay tuition fees. Citizens of other countries must pay tuition fees for bachelor’s and master’s programmes taught in English. There are no tuition fees for PhD/doctoral programmes.
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Living costs (about) RENT IN LAPLAND
300–600€/month ALL LIVING COSTS TOGETHER
900–1200€/month (just for living, remember to add tuition fees if you need to pay those)
Lapland – AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD
14 HOURS
FROM WASHINGTON DC
5 HOURS
FROM MADRID
2,6 KM TO ROVANIEMI CITY CENTRE
35 min 9 min
One campus with four faculties in Rovaniemi.
ROVANIEMI From Helsinki
TORNIO
ARCTIC CIRCLE
1 HOUR 8 HOURS 10 HOURS 46 HOURS
From Helsinki 1 HOUR 8 HOURS 9 HOURS 42 HOURS
KEMI From Helsinki 1 HOUR 7 HOURS 8 HOURS 41 HOURS
12 HOURS
FROM NEW DELHI
16 HOURS
FROM HANOI
HELSINKI
1 KM 2,7 KM 2,8 KM TO ROVANIEMI CITY CENTRE
39 min 10 min
TO KEMI CITY CENTRE
37 min 10 min
TO TORNIO CITY CENTRE
13 min 4 min
Three campuses in Rovaniemi, Kemi and Tornio.
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Excellent connections to local working life
Always student centered
Sense of community
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Individual study paths for everyone (based on your own interests)
Fair play & low hierarchy
Inspirational campus studying
Strong student support from staff
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