Laurea University Finland

Laurea University of Applied Sciences (Laurea-Ammattikorkeakoulu) is an applied sciences institution in Uusimaa, Southern Finland. It was established in 1992 as the Espoo-Vantaa Polytechnic and was renamed its current name in 2001. Laura has over 7,800 registered students and approximately 550 staff members. With a low acceptance rate of 7%, only 1,160 applicants out of 15,700 were admitted in 2020. Campuses of Laurea University Finland are 6 in Espoo, Lohja, Porvoo, Otaniemi, Hyvinkää, and Tikkurila.

Laurea University Programs 

1.1 Nursing Program

1.2 Exchange Program

The Laurea University of Applied Sciences has recognition from the Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland. Besides, programs offered at Laurea University include 7 Bachelor programs and 3 Master programs in Business Information Technology, Nursing, Social Services, Hospitality Management & Service Design entirely in English, along with many Finnish courses. The Laurea University of Applied Sciences Nursing Program is the most popular among all these programs.

However, all international applicants applying for degree programs in the English Language must provide an IELTS test (or equivalent) certificate. The university has a unique learning model called Learning by Developing (LBD). Moreover, Laurea also has a Career and Recruitment Service Section where regular career counseling takes place along with several workshops and recruitment events. Besides, the university also offers an Exchange Program for its students, with details on its website.

 

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The academic year at Laurea University begins in August and ends in July. Teaching in Autumn Semester officially begins in August, while the Spring Semester, at the earliest, starts in January. Applicants applying for courses like Service Business Management and Business Information Technology will require an SAT as an alternative to the entrance exam. Laurea University of Applied Sciences Campus facilities include a library, sports facilities, exchange programs, online courses, and administrative services. Moreover, various scholarships are offered at Laurea University of Applied Sciences for deserving students.

 

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Laurea University of Applied Sciences also has a Student Affairs Office, and a Student Union called Laureamko that protects student rights and organizes various events, such as sports tournaments, bowling events, parties, movies, and board games nights, throughout the year. Notable alumni of Laurea University of Applied Sciences include Suna Kymäläinen - Member of Parliament of Finland; Fadumo Dayib – Politician; and Sami Hedberg - Finnish stand-up comedian. Moreover,  Laurea University of Applied Sciences is the 4th largest and one of the best universities in Finland for international students.