Master of Culture and Arts, Design for the Planet, online studies

LAB University of Applied Sciences

Lahti, Päijänne Tavastia, Finland

Official program page (opens in a new tab)

LAB University of Applied Sciences offers Master of Culture and Arts, Design for the Planet, online studies, a master's degree in Arts, Design & Architecture programme in Lahti, Finland. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 60.0 credits. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 18,000 per year.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Arts, Design & Architecture
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 60.0
Language: English
International tuition: EUR 18,000 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet. — it helps other students.

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed June 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Design thinking provides a means to search for opportunities and create improvements toward sustainable futures. The interdisciplinary Master’s Degree Programme in Design for the Planet is based on the principles of ​meaningful, sufficiency, and place-based design. It emphasizes creative design thinking processes with human empathy for each other around real-world problems.In this programme the students learn how to critically form and analyze evidence-based arguments and design activities that nudge forward meaningful and feasible environmentally and socially sustainable organizational transitions. They learn how to apply design thinking and systems thinking as frameworks and methods for this development. The studies equip the students to lead engaging customer, user, and employee-based co-design research processes. The aim is to design situated, contextual, and enabling processes, activity models, services, and/or product service systems for sustainable and fair transitions.

About LAB University of Applied Sciences

Type: University
Control: Public
Founded: 2020
Students: 8,500
Programs: 60
Location: Lahti, Päijänne Tavastia, Finland

View the full LAB University of Applied Sciences profile

Similar programs in Finland

More programs at LAB University of Applied Sciences

Other universities in Finland

Frequently asked questions

What degree does Master of Culture and Arts, Design for the Planet, online studies award?

LAB University of Applied Sciences awards a Master's Degree in the field of Arts, Design & Architecture on completion of this programme.

How long does Master of Culture and Arts, Design for the Planet, online studies take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Master of Culture and Arts, Design for the Planet, online studies cost?

Tuition for international students is EUR 18,000 per year.

What language is Master of Culture and Arts, Design for the Planet, online studies taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

Browse all articles →

Spotted something outdated or missing?

Help us keep this page accurate — it takes about 30 seconds.

Free calculators and converters to plan your study-abroad journey.

Latest Articles

Fresh guides and advice for studying abroad.

View all →

Compare Compare