LAB University of Applied Sciences

Lahti, Finland Founded 2020

Overview

English Name: LAB University of Applied Sciences
Founded: 2020
Control Type: Public

LAB University of Applied Sciences, a public university founded in 2020, is based in Lahti, Finland. The institution operates as a higher-education provider and contributes to higher-education provision in Finland.

Teaching at LAB University of Applied Sciences covers multiple qualification levels, delivered through multiple faculties. The institution maintains a small set of programmes spanning undergraduate and postgraduate routes.

Student enrolment at LAB University of Applied Sciences reaches 8,500 students. The institutional environment is shaped by its campus environment, where students, faculty, and support staff interact daily.

Location & Contact

Where LAB University of Applied Sciences is located and how to contact its offices. Disability and accessibility information is usually held by a separate student services office worth contacting directly.

Address: Mukkulankatu 19
Postal Code: 15210
Map:
Website: https://lab.fi
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Academic Details

A quick read on LAB University of Applied Sciences's academic vitals — enrolment counts, faculty makeup, and recognition status. The combination determines class sizes, faculty access, and credential portability.

Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education and Culture
Total Students: 8,500

Degrees

Degrees offered at LAB University of Applied Sciences, organised by academic level for easy browsing. Levels generally follow international qualification frameworks and inform how credits transfer to other systems.

Other 22 programs
  • Business Administration
  • Construction Engineering
  • Cultural Studies
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Hotel and Restaurant
  • Information Technology
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Nursing
  • Social Work
  • Tourism

Faculties & Divisions

The schools at LAB University of Applied Sciences and their associated subjects. Centres of excellence within faculties signal subjects where the institution invests in research and graduate-level activity.

Business (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Business and Commerce
  • Business Computing
  • Finance
  • Information Technology
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Design (Faculty) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Art Education
  • Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Furniture Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Interior Design
  • Jewellery Art
  • Multimedia
  • Photography
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting

Common Career Paths

  • Designer
  • Creative Director
  • UX Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Health Care (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Health Administration
  • Nursing
Technology (Faculty) 12 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Information Technology
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Polymer and Plastics Technology
  • Production Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Textile Technology
  • Wood Technology

Programs Offered

The programmes you can apply for at LAB University of Applied Sciences are grouped by degree level. Programme-level accreditation (separate from institutional) matters for regulated professions like law, medicine, and engineering.

Bachelor's Degree

29 programmes

LAB University of Applied Sciences delivers 29 programmes at bachelor's level, the qualifications school-leavers most commonly apply to as their first step into higher education.

Kuvataiteilija (AMK) Arts, Design & Architecture 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Laboratorioanalyytikko (AMK) Engineering & Technology 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Rakennusmestari (AMK) Engineering & Technology 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Sairaanhoitaja (AMK), lähihoitajataustaisille suunnattu koulutus Medicine & Health
Sosionomi (AMK), yhteistyöopinnot suorittaneille Applied Professions & Services
Terveydenhoitaja (AMK) Medicine & Health 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Tradenomi (AMK), liiketalous Business & Management 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Tradenomi (AMK), tietojenkäsittely Computer Science & IT 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Business & Management 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Information Technology Computer Science & IT 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Designer Muotoilija (AMK) Arts, Design & Architecture 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Media and Arts Medianomi (AMK) Arts, Design & Architecture 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management Insinööri (AMK), konetekniikka Engineering & Technology 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Automation Engineering Insinööri (AMK), sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka Engineering & Technology 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Bachelor of Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering Insinööri (AMK), energia- ja ympäristötekniikka Engineering & Technology 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology Insinööri (AMK), tieto- ja viestintätekniikka Computer Science & IT 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Bachelor of Engineering, Product Development Engineering Engineering & Technology 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Bachelor of Health Care, Paramedics Ensihoitaja (AMK) Medicine & Health 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapist Fysioterapeutti (AMK) Medicine & Health 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Health Care, Registered Nurse Sairaanhoitaja (AMK) Medicine & Health 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Restonomi (AMK), matkailu Applied Professions & Services 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Insinööri (AMK), rakennustekniikka ja yhdyskuntatekniikka Engineering & Technology 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Insinööri (AMK), prosessi- ja materiaalitekniikka Engineering & Technology 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Ensihoitaja (AMK), muuntokoulutus sairaanhoitajataustaisille Medicine & Health
Bachelor of Social Services, Social Services Sosionomi (AMK), sosiaaliala Applied Professions & Services 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Catering Restonomi (AMK), majoitus- ja ravitsemisala Applied Professions & Services 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Lahti Campus 3 years English
The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Business Information Technology trains you to become a specialist of digital solutions and digitalization in businesses. The programme gives you a new perspective on how information technology can be integrated with business processes, and how digitalization can improve business productivity.Combination of Business and TechnologyThe programme combines theory and practice and equips you for a range of roles in the Business Information Technology field. The programme prepares students for digital business expert roles. You will also gain skills and knowledge to continue your studies further towards a master’s degree.Upon successful completion of this programme, you will have a comprehensive understanding of future-oriented, innovative business operations. You will be able to automate business and implement service chains with the latest technologies while taking into account customer needs. You will have a command of agile and flexible methods and the ability to organise and lead projects based on analysed information. The programme also gives you the expertise needed to work as an entrepreneur.The programme is taught in English. In addition, we offer you opportunities to study foreign languages. If your mother tongue is other than Finnish, you have a perfect chance to study Finnish in different ways with us.
Duration: 3 years
International tuition: 8,000 EUR/year
Bachelor or Engineering, Sustainable Solutions Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 credits English
Join the forefront of innovation with our Sustainable Solutions Engineering degree programme! Equip yourself with the skills to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change and sustainability. Our holistic approach ensures you learn to manage technologies sustainably, embracing a circular economy perspective.Study at LAB University of Applied Sciences, a leader in environmental technology and circular economy in Finland. Gain hands-on experience and become a part of a community dedicated to making a global impact.
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 credits
International tuition: 11,000 EUR/year
Bachelor of Engineering, Sustainable Construction Technology Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 credits English
The degree programme in Sustainable Construction Technology prepares students for international careers in construction engineering, across various fields within the construction industry, including management, commercial roles, product manufacturing, research and development.The programme integrates theoretical and practical aspects, equipping students for a wide range of roles within the construction field. Additionally, you will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue further studies towards a master's degree.As a result, you will develop into an international construction engineer with expertise in sustainability. You will also cultivate communication skills and the ability to thrive in multicultural workplace environments.
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 credits
International tuition: 11,000 EUR/year

Master's Degree

31 programmes

LAB University of Applied Sciences's 31 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.

Sosiaali- ja terveysala (ylempi AMK), sosiaali- ja terveysalan kehittäminen ja johtaminen, Lappeenranta Medicine & Health 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Insinööri (ylempi AMK), muu tai tuntematon tekniikka Engineering & Technology 60 credits
Credits: 60 credits
Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Uudistava johtaminen, verkko-opinnot Engineering & Technology 60 credits
Credits: 60 credits
Kuvataiteilija (ylempi AMK), Kuvataide, verkko-opinnot Arts, Design & Architecture 60 credits
Credits: 60 credits
Moderni johtajuus (ylempi AMK), verkko-opinnot Business & Management 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Sosiaali- ja terveysala (ylempi AMK), asiakaslähtöisten palveluprosessien kehittäjä, Lahti Medicine & Health 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Sosiaali- ja terveysala (ylempi AMK), Hyvinvointialan palvelumuotoilu, verkko-opinnot Medicine & Health 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Sosiaali- ja terveysala (ylempi AMK), integroitujen hyvinvointipalvelujen kehittäjä ja johtaja, Lappeenranta Medicine & Health 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Sosiaali- ja terveysala (ylempi AMK), kliininen asiantuntija, hoitotyö, Lahti Medicine & Health 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Sosiaali- ja terveysala (ylempi AMK), kliininen asiantuntija, hoitotyö, Lappeenranta Medicine & Health 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Sosiaali- ja terveysala (ylempi AMK), Kuntoutuksen ja liikunnan integraatio, verkko-opinnot Medicine & Health 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä rakentaminen, Lappeenranta Engineering & Technology 60 credits
Credits: 60 credits
Sosiaali- ja terveysala (ylempi AMK), Sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelumuotoilu, Lahti Medicine & Health 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Sosiaali- ja terveysala (ylempi AMK), Sosiaali- ja terveysalan palvelumuotoilu, verkko-opinnot Medicine & Health 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Sosiaali- ja terveysala (ylempi AMK), Sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelujen digiasiantuntija, verkko-opinnot Medicine & Health 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Sosiaali- ja terveysala (ylempi AMK), Tulevaisuuden johtaja sosiaali- ja terveysalalla, verkko-opinnot Medicine & Health 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Sosionomi (ylempi AMK), lapsi- ja perhepalveluiden kehittäminen, Lahti Applied Professions & Services 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Sosionomi (ylempi AMK), Lapsi- ja perhepalveluiden kehittäminen, verkko-opinnot Applied Professions & Services 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), Asiakassuuntautuneen liiketoiminnan kehittäminen, verkko-opinnot Business & Management 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), Kaupallistaminen - Ideoista euroiksi, verkko-opinnot Business & Management 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), Liiketoiminnan digitaaliset ratkaisut, verkko-opinnot Business & Management 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), liiketoiminnan kehittäminen ja johtaminen, Lappeenranta Business & Management 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä kaupunkiympäristö, verkko-opinnot Engineering & Technology 60 credits
Credits: 60 credits
Digitaalisen kokemuksen muotoilu ja johtaminen (ylempi AMK), verkko-opinnot Business & Management 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Master’s Degree Programme in Technological Transformation Leadership, online studies Engineering & Technology 60 credits
Credits: 60 credits
Master’s Degree Programme in Circular Economy Solutions, online studies Engineering & Technology 60 credits
Credits: 60 credits
Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS) Engineering & Technology 60 credits
Credits: 60 credits
Master of Social and Health Care, Emergency Care Systems Development and Leadership, online studies Medicine & Health 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Master of Engineering, Urban Sustainability, online studies Engineering & Technology 60 credits
Credits: 60 credits
Master of Culture and Arts, Design for the Planet, online studies Arts, Design & Architecture 2 years 60 credits English
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.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 60 credits
International tuition: 18,000 EUR/year
Master of Business Administration, Business Innovation Culture and Creativity, online studies Business & Management 2 years 90 credits English
The Online Master's Degree Programme in Business Innovation Culture and Creativity is intended for students who wish to develop their professional capabilities, leadership skills, strategic management, innovation and process management competences to enhance the competitive advantages and resilience of their organization.Applicants are required to have at least two years of work experience in a related field (working full time) and a desire to develop their professional skills in the tourism or event management business areas. Both Finnish and international students are strongly encouraged to apply. Also, applicants who are currently in a stage of career transition can invest in their future skillset to re-enter the employment sector.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 90 credits
International tuition: 18,000 EUR/year

How to apply to LAB University of Applied Sciences

Application guidance for LAB University of Applied Sciences, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. LAB University of Applied Sciences offers 60 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Each programme at LAB University of Applied Sciences has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Apply directly via LAB University of Applied Sciences's online portal at lab.fi. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about LAB University of Applied Sciences

Short Q&A on the institutional facts that matter most when shortlisting LAB University of Applied Sciences as a study destination.

When was LAB University of Applied Sciences founded?

LAB University of Applied Sciences was established in 2020 (approximately 6 years ago).

In which city is LAB University of Applied Sciences?

LAB University of Applied Sciences is based in Lahti, Finland.

Is LAB University of Applied Sciences public or private?

LAB University of Applied Sciences operates as a public institution.

How many students study at LAB University of Applied Sciences?

LAB University of Applied Sciences has approximately 8,500 students.

Who recognises LAB University of Applied Sciences?

LAB University of Applied Sciences is accredited by Ministry of Education and Culture.

How do I find LAB University of Applied Sciences online?

LAB University of Applied Sciences's official website is lab.fi.

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