LAB University of Applied Sciences · Lahti and Lappeenranta (plus E-campus/online for all master's programmes), Lahti, Finland
| Duration | 2 year(s) |
| Intakes | January, August |
| 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 | 18,000 EUR per year |
| Tuition Fee Remarks | Scholarship up to Up to EUR 3 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 | 600 | SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing No Bands Less Than | — |
| Medium of Instruction (MOI) Overall | Accepted | ||
| GCSE English as Second Language Overall | Accepted |
| No Test Requirement |
| Study level | Postgraduate |
| Language of study | English |
| Eligibility | 'you must have completed an appropriate university of applied sciences (UAS) Bachelor's degree or another appropriate higher education degree and have at least two years (24 months) of subsequent work experience in a relevant field' + required English proficiency; discretionary admission for Finnish post-secondary/higher vocational degrees. Work experience counted only after the bachelor's degree, proven by certificates (no CVs); part-time converted (150 h or 20 full-time days = 1 month). Tuition is 18000 EUR total programme. Programme page: 'No tuition fees for EU/EEA students. EUR 18 000 for Master's Degree overall (in one installment, not annually for each academic year).' Tuition fee page (as of autumn 2026): '18 000… |
| Documents required | Entrance exam course (MOOC, max 100 p): Part 1 exam/test max 30 min 10 Part 2 essay and video max 40 min 10 Part 3 Business Renewal plan max 30 min 10 Selection on course points, at least 30 total with 10 per part 'Online studies, E-campus.' Required documents (LAB Admission to Master's Programmes page): Degree Certificate of your higher education + official English translation (if needed) Application fee for non-EU/EEA/Swiss: 100 EUR (Applicant's Guide 2026 PDF) LAB pages link the fee to Studyinfo without naming the amount themselves |
| 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.