LAB University of Applied Sciences (LAB UAS) Summary
LAB University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in Finland with two campuses in Lahti and Lappeenranta. It is known for its applied education in business, design, technology, health care, social services, hospitality, tourism, sustainability, circular economy, and innovation. LAB is ideal for students wanting a practical professional education in a modern Finnish institution connected to working life, entrepreneurship and sustainable development. LAB’s academic model is built on applied learning. Students work on practical projects, company assignments, internships, design challenges, laboratory assignments, simulations, service development work and applied thesis projects. The university is particularly attractive for students who want to acquire professional competence in fields related to business, digital services, engineering, design, nursing, tourism and sustainability. English-taught bachelor’s level programmes include International Business, Industrial Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology, Sustainable Solutions Engineering, Nursing, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Design-related study and other applied routes depending on intake. LAB provides professional master's degrees at master's level in business, digital solutions, health care, sustainability, service innovation, circular economy and technology-related development. The LAB does not offer PhD studies, because the Finnish universities of applied sciences focus on applied higher education on the bachelor and master level. Students who wish to continue on to doctoral study may later apply to a research university after obtaining the suitable master's degree. As of fall 2026, bachelor students will pay €11,000 in tuition fees per academic year and master students will pay €18,000 for the entire master’s program, payable in one installment by LAB. LAB is a good choice for students who want an applied education in business, design, engineering, health care, tourism and sustainability.
