Application

The LAB University of Applied Sciences operates in the cities of Lahti and Lappeenranta, Finland, and also provides education online. 
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Application Autumn 2023

During the next application period LAB offers

◆ Bachelor's programmes in the field of Business
◆ Master's programme in Engineering.

Bachelor's Degree Programmes in the Autumn Application

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Bachelor of Business Administration

◆ Business Information Technology

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Bachelor of Business Administration

◆ International Business

How to apply to LAB's Bachelor's Programmes?

The application period for international applicants

Do you have a non-Finnish educational background and diplomas? 
Apply to LAB from July 17th to August 4th, 2023.

The application period for Finnish applicants

Do you have a Finnish diploma/education? Apply during the joint application period, which is from September 4th to September 14th, 2023.

Master's Degree Programmes in the Autumn Application

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Master of Engineering

Master of Engineering
Urban Sustainability, online studies

The application period for the both international and Finnish applicants is 4–14 September 2023.

Timetables for the Autumn's application periods

The application period for international applicants to Bachelor's Programmes
non-Finnish educational background and diplomas

17 July 2023 The online application system opens
31 July 2023 The deadline to take the SAT test
1st of August 2023 at 15:00 (UTC +3) The SAT results must be sent to LAB
4 August at 3 pm (Finnish time, UTC/GMT + 3) The online application system closes
1 September Student selection results will be published at the latest
6 September 2023 at 15:00 (UTC+3) Send the original Degree Certificate to LAB
January 2024 Studies begin

 

The application period for Finnish applicants to Bachelor's Programmes and all applicants to Master's Programme

4 September 2023 The online application system opens
14 September at 3 pm  The online application system closes
TBC Entrance examinations
24 November Student selection results will be published at the latest
1 December at 3 pm Deadline for accepting the offered study place
12 December Waiting list closes
January 2024 Studies begin
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Am I required to pay tuition fees?

Take a look at the tuition fees and scholarships: The higher education institutions in Finland collect tuition fees from students outside the EU/EEA area.

Steps for Admission

1. Apply online at studyinfo.fi.
2. Upload attachment(s) to your application.
3. Take an online entrance exam or provide a SAT-test result.
4. Wait for the results until the given date.
5. Accept the study place if offered.
6. Enroll for the academic year.
7. Get a residence permit if needed.
8. Start studies.

 

Spring Application 4–18 January 2023 

 

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Bachelor of Culture and Arts

◆ Sustainable Design Business 

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Bachelor of Health Care

◆ Paramedic

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Bachelor of Hospitality Management

◆ Tourism and Hospitality Management

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Bachelor of Business Administration

◆ International Business

 

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Bachelor of Engineering

◆ Industrial Information Technology
◆ Industrial Mechanical Engineering
◆ Sustainable Solutions Engineering 

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Master of Business Administration

◆ Business Innovation Culture and Creativity

Timetable for the Spring Application 2023

August 2023 intake

1 Dec 2022 Culture and Arts pre-assignments are published
4 Jan at 8 a.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT + 2) Online system opens
18 Jan at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT + 2) System closes
25 Jan at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT + 2) Attachments must be uploaded to the application
by 2 June 2023 Student selection results will be published at the latest
by 14 July at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT + 3) Deadline for accepting the offered study place
Late August 2023 Studies begin

LAB – The Best of Both Worlds

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Contact us

Admission Services, Lahti
Lahti Campus
+358 44 708 1385 or +358 44 708 1386
admissionsatlab [dot] fi
Admission Services, Lappeenranta
Lappeenranta Campus
admissionsatlab [dot] fi