Destination Finland
- North Finland
Technology, Art and Design, Tourism and Business in an Extreme Environment
Thinking of studying abroad? Boost your career potential by studying in Finland, and let us help you make your future! Discover the international programmes provided by the University of Lapland, Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences and Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences.
Finnish Lapland, the northernmost region in the European Union, is a distinctive and captivating land. While studying in one of our high-quality programmes, you will be able to experience the wonders of the Arctic.
Late winter in Lapland
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Summer in Rovaniemi
Crimson Sunset in Rovaniemi
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City of Kemi in the Winter
Northern Lights
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Local livestock: Reindeer
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Modern Premises and Facilities
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High Quality Education and Technology
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Higher Education Instutions
Finnish Lapland is home to three higher education institutions - the University of Lapland (www.ulapland.fi) , Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences (www.tokem.fi), and Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences (www.ramk.fi). With more than 10 000 degree students, including 1 000 international students, these three institutions represent the very best in educational qualifications. According to the OECD’s “PISA Survey”, the Finnish education system is the most successful in the world. In addition, the World Economic Forum has continuously identified Finland as one of the world’s most competitive economies. The main reasons for such success are the high quality of science and technology, and the rapid internationalization of our education. All three higher education institutions in northern Finland are providers of cutting-edge knowledge, and excellence and know-how.
If you are interested in internationally oriented higher education, at either the bachelor, masters’ or doctoral levels, which closely collaborate with industry and business, then we have a programme that will interest you.
Degrees
Full-time studies for a Bachelor’s degree can last three to four years, with the extent of the degree being 180 - 240 credits. The studies for a Master’s degree takes two years, with the extent being 120 credits in the University level and 1 to 2 years with the extent being 60 to 90 credits in the University of Applied Sciences. The postgraduate degrees are Licentiate (2 years) and Doctoral (4 years) degrees, with Doctoral studies closely linked to research work done at universities and international research institutions. The University of Lapland, Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences, and Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences are state regulated institutions, issuing degrees that are internationally recognised.
In addition to degree certificates, all three institutions issue a Diploma Supplement, which is a document jointly designed by the EU, the Council of Europe and UNESCO to provide information about the studies completed by the student; the status of the degree awarded; and the qualification provided by the degree for further studies and employment.
Costs
In Finland, there are no tuition fees in degree awarding programmes, however, some nominal fees may apply to non-degree programmes. The cost of living can vary between 500 and 800 euros per month.
Once you find the programme you would like to apply to and for which you are eligible for, you can apply for studies by using www.tokem.fi/english (for Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences), www.ramk.fi/english(for Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences) or www.ulapland.fi/admission (for University of Lapland). Be sure to assemble the study admission requirements by following the application instructions from the web-site.