Laurea University of Applied Sciences Summary
Laurea University of Applied Sciences is a Finnish public university of applied sciences with a strong profile in health care, social services, business, safety and security, service innovation, hospitality, digital services and applied professional education. Laurea is situated in the Helsinki metropolitan area and has several campuses. It is especially suited for students who are looking for practical, work-oriented education with internships, applied projects and strong links to employers in the public sector and service sector. Laurea’s academic model is based on learning by development. Students are encouraged to solve real-world workplace challenges during their degree, and to participate in projects, complete internships, work with organisations and develop professional competence. This makes Laurea valuable for students who want a career-oriented education, rather than a purely theoretical university experience. Laurea offers English-taught bachelor’s level programs in Business Management, Business Information Technology, Nursing, Social Services, Hospitality Management and Safety, Security and Risk Management, depending on intake. At Master's level, English-taught programmes can include Global Health and Crisis Management, Leading Transformational Change, Service Innovation and Design, and other professional development tracks. These programs are designed for students who want to develop applied expertise in business, health, welfare, leadership and service development. As a university of applied sciences, Laurea does not have traditional PhD programmes. Students interested in doctoral studies can continue to a Finnish or international research university after a suitable master’s degree. The tuition fees for the studies starting from January 2025 will be €9,500 per academic year for bachelor’s degree programmes and €11,000 per academic year for master’s degree programmes. Overall Laurea is a solid choice for students looking for practical career-oriented applied education in the Helsinki region.
