LAB University of Applied Sciences
Approx. number of students: 8,737
ESB partner since: 1998
The City
LAB UAS operates in two cities - Lahti and Lappeenranta, and also provides education online.
Lahti is situated in the southern part of Finland and it is part of the Helsinki metropolitan area. Its location makes it easy to travel to the biggest cities in Finland and to the neighboring countries. As a city it is known for its environmental expertise and for being a renowned design center. Lahti hosts a great variety of activities throughout the year, from cultural to world class sporting events.
Lappeenranta’s special location in the border region between the East and the West, on the southern shore of the fourth largest lake in Europe, Saimaa, has favored and shaped local business and industry and also added unique features to the local culture. Throughout history, excellent transport links in all directions have been considered a vital element for the vitality of the region. The region’s natural beauty and Karelian atmosphere attract visitors to the area.
The University
Welcome to LAB University of Applied Sciences - we want you to have a great experience studying with us! The strengths of this higher education institution specialising in innovation include the circular economy, design, the commercialisation of innovations and service innovations for health and well-being.
LAB has over 8,500 students, making it the sixth largest university of applied sciences in Finland. LAB represents the vision and operating culture of the new university of applied sciences focusing on innovation, business and industry. It depicts an active approach where different people and experts create something new together with business enterprises.
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