Apply Jan 3–17, 2024
The application period for English-taught degree programmes has ended. Thank you for applying. 💎
English-taught Degree Programmes
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
◆ Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Engineering
◆ Industrial Information Technology
◆ Industrial Mechanical Engineering
◆ Sustainable Construction Technology
◆ Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Master of Business Administration
◆ Business Innovation Culture and Creativity
How to apply?
Apply with a non-Finnish qualification
If you have completed your degree outside Finland, apply for programmes through LAB Separate Application. The application period is 3–17 January 2024 at 3 pm UTC+2.
Please note, apply to the following degree programmes through Joint Application:
◆ Bachelor of Culture and Arts
◆ Master of Business Administration
Apply with a Finnish qualification
If you have a Finnish qualification or an IB/EB/RP/DIA-diploma, apply for the programmes through Joint application.
The application period is 3–17 January 2024 at 3 pm UTC+2.
Timetable for the application periods in spring 2024
August 2024 intake
The Joint Application
Applicants with Finnish or EB/IB/RP/DIA diploma
All Bachelor of Culture and Arts and Master of Business Administration applicants
1 Dec 2023 | Culture and Arts pre-assignments are published |
3 Jan 2024 at 8 a.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2) | Online application system opens |
17 Jan at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2) | Online application system closes |
24 Jan at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2) | Deadline for attachments |
31 May | Student selection results will be published at the latest |
11 July at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +3) | Deadline for accepting the offered study place |
Late August 2024 | Studies begin (Read more: elab.fi) |
The Separate Application
Applicants who have completed a degree outside Finland
3 Jan 2024 at 8 a.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2) | Online application system opens |
17 Jan at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2) | Online application system closes |
31 Jan at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2) | Deadline for attachments |
31 Jan | The SAT results must be received at LAB |
15 March | Student selection results will be published at the latest |
11 July at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +3) | Deadline for accepting the offered study place |
Late August 2024 | Studies begin (Read more: elab.fi) |
Application Autumn 2023
Bachelor of Business Administration
◆ Business Information Technology
Master's Degree Programmes in the Autumn Application
Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering
Urban Sustainability, online studies
The application period for all applicants is 4–14 September 2023.
Timetables for the Autumn's application periods
The application period for the applicants without Finnish or EB/IB/RP/DIA-diplomas to Bachelor's Programmes
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 the applicants with Finnish or EB/IB/RP/DIA-diploma to Bachelor's Programmes and for 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 |
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.
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