LAB University of Applied Sciences · Lahti and Lappeenranta (plus E-campus/online for all master's programmes), Lahti, Finland
| Duration | 4 year(s) |
| Intakes | Rolling, August, November, April, Autumn |
| Application Fee | 100 EUR |
| Living cost | Institution's 'Tuition fee, scholarship and residence permit' page: during the residence permit process 'you need to be |
| Yearly Tuition Fee | 11,000 EUR per year |
| Tuition Fee Remarks | Scholarship up to Up to EUR 3000 scholarship |
| IELTS Academic Online Overall | 6.5 | IELTS Academic Online No Bands Less Than | 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT Overall | 90 | TOEFL iBT No Bands Less Than | 22 |
| PTE Academic Overall | 62 | PTE Academic No Bands Less Than | 54 |
| Oxford ELLT Overall | 7 | Oxford ELLT No Bands Less Than | — |
| Cambridge C2 Proficiency Overall | Accepted | ||
| Cambridge B2 First Overall | 170 | Cambridge B2 First No Bands Less Than | — |
| Cambridge IGCSE English Overall | Accepted | ||
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Overall | Accepted | ||
| European Baccalaureate (English) Overall | Accepted | ||
| Medium of Instruction (MOI) Overall | Accepted |
| SAT required — see Entry Requirements |
| Study level | Undergraduate |
| Language of study | English |
| Eligibility | Rolling Admission eligibility: 'All applicants must fulfill the general eligibility requirements for higher education. You are eligible to apply if you have completed (or by 31 December 2026 will complete) your general or vocational upper secondary education, e.g., a high school diploma. The qualification must give eligibility to higher education studies in the country where the degree has been completed.' 'Applicant needs to either meet the set GPA requirements or SAT requirement to be eligible for admission.' Degrees completed online do not provide eligibility; academic evaluation uses upper secondary certificates only. Tuition is 11000 EUR per academic year. Programme page: 'No tuition fees for EU/EEA students. EUR 11,000/academic year for students from outside the EU/EEA.' Tuition fee page (fees as of the beginning of autumn 2026): 'the tuition fee for… |
| Documents required | Rolling Admission (Autumn 2027 intake): 'The application information, selection criteria, and programmes offered for the Autumn 2027 intake will be updated later' - the published Group 1/3 academic thresholds… Group routes and language tests as on the Rolling Admission page Missing documents must be submitted within seven days Non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants pay application fee 100 EUR (Applicant's Guide 2026) Location: Lahti campus (LAB Institute of Design and Fine Arts) on-campus studies Portfolio/entrance tasks for design are not described on the current Rolling Admission page for the autumn 2027 intake |
| Visa refusal policy | LAB owns no student housing in Lahti and assists students in finding private rentals |
| About the university | LAB University of Applied Sciences is a modern higher education institution in Finland, known for its strong focus on innovation, business, and industry-driven learning. LAB operates in the cities of Lahti and Lappeenranta, along with a growing digital campus, offering flexible and future-oriented education. This page highlights the Lahti Campus. The Lahti Campus is known for its strengths in the circular economy, design, innovation, commercialisation, and health care service development. LAB focuses on promoting responsible and regenerative growth, emphasizing sustainable solutions, human well-being, and value creation through innovation. LAB University of Applied Sciences is home to approximately 10,900 students and employs around 650 teachers and RDI experts, making it the sixth largest university of applied sciences in Finland. The university has a strong international environment, with 1,558 international degree students representing 83 nationalities, creating a truly multicultural campus experience. Learning at LAB is highly collaborative, with students working closely alongside teachers, researchers, and business partners on real projects. LAB delivers practice-oriented education supported by research, development, and innovation (RDI), ensuring students gain real-world skills that meet global industry needs. The university provides programs across five key fields of study. |
Requirements, fees and deadlines shown here are the ones our counsellors work from, but the university can change them at any intake. We confirm the live figures with the institution before an application is filed, so treat this page as the starting point rather than the final word.