International experience

We offer versatile opportunities to gain international experience and increase your intercultural competence. Our 850 foreign degree students and 330 exchange students create a truly international study environment.

Welcome to LAB UAS to experience the international atmosphere in the most international higher education institution in Finland!

Student Exchange Abroad

Part of your degree at LAB can be completed in our partner universities. Studying abroad  gives you a wider perspective of the field you are studying, develops your intercultural communication skills and brings you lifetime international friendships and contacts.

International Double Degree

Did you know that at LAB you can complete two degrees during your studies?

Get one degree from LAB and another from our partner institution abroad!

International Intensive Programmes

You have an opportunity to participate in international intensive programmes at LAB or in one of our partner institutions around the world. The length of the study program is usually 1-2 weeks.

Placement Abroad

Placement abroad offers an excellent opportunity to gain international experience which is highly respected by employers. It gives a perspective of the professional field in an international context, develops intercultural communication skills.

Studies in English

We offer 7 degree programmes taught entirely in English and in addition a large variety of individual courses in English for all Finnish students. The guest lecturers from our partner institutions bring their international expertise and enhance the language and cultural knowledge of our students.

Language and culture studies

Students at LAB are provided with wide and versatile language and intercultural communication studies. In addition to compulsory language studies, students can take language and intercultural courses as complementary studies.

Tutoring international student

All our degree students have the opportunity be a tutor student for international degree and exchange students. It is a great way to get new friends from all over the world, learn about new cultures and improve language skills.

Further info

You will get more information on your international opportunities during your studies at LAB. International Mobility Services are glad to advice and help students with the student exchange arrangements.

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