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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Apply Jan 3–17, 2024

The application period for English-taught degree programmes has ended. Thank you for applying. 💎

English-taught Degree Programmes 

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Bachelor of Culture and Arts

◆ Sustainable Design Business 

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Bachelor of Health Care

◆ Paramedic Nurse

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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 Construction Technology
◆ Sustainable Solutions Engineering

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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 ApplicationThe 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 2023Culture 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 MayStudent 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 2024Studies 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 JanThe 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 2024Studies begin (Read more: elab.fi)

Application Autumn 2023

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Bachelor of Business Administration

◆ Business Information Technology

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Bachelor of Business Administration

◆ International Business

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 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 2023The online application system opens
31 July 2023The 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 SeptemberStudent selection results will be published at the latest
6 September 2023 at 15:00 (UTC+3)Send the original Degree Certificate to LAB
January 2024Studies 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 2023The online application system opens
14 September at 3 pm The online application system closes
TBCEntrance examinations
24 NovemberStudent selection results will be published at the latest
1 December at 3 pmDeadline for accepting the offered study place
12 DecemberWaiting list closes
January 2024Studies 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.

 

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Admission Services | Contact info

Lahti Campus
+ 358 44 708 1386

Lappeenranta Campus
+358 40 740 6735