The academic year is divided into two semesters: the autumn semester and the spring semester. Lectures are given from August to December in autumn and from January to May in spring.
Studying at Lapland UAS includes contact studies at the school, online studies, practical training and independent studies.
Studying in Lapland UAS is practical and working life oriented. The learning process links together theoretical, practical and experienced based information and strengthens problem solving and decision-making skills. Projects focus in real working life problems.
The average working load for one semester is 30ECTS. In the end it depends on your home university how many ECTS credits you have to obtain per semester, since the sending institution is in charge of the approval of the courses. However, your learning agreement should include at least 20 ECTS credit points for one semester and at least 40 ECTS for the whole academic year.
Study units are graded on a scale of:
I will be returning / have already returned home. How can I get my transcript of records?
Lapland UAS also provides official transcripts of records to all exchange students. After finishing their semester at Lapland UAS, exchange students can upload their transcript of records from Peppi study information system and deliver it to the coordinator of their home institution.
The international student tutor (kv-tuutori) is usually the first person you meet when you arrive. He/she will help you to settle down and find your way around campus and around town. International student tutors are degree students of Lapland UAS who are interested in the culture, customs, traditions and ways of life of people in other countries.
Course selection is updated for each semester in advance, usually a few months before the semester starts in here.
Can I take courses from any faculty / study programme?
Exchange students can choose professional studies from one degree programme only. In addition, you can choose courses from the common exchange studies.
Students are also able to do practical training exchanges in the Social Services, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Sports and leisure programs. The Engineering faculty offers trainings in their laboratories. All the practical training places needs to be agreed separately and cannot be guaranteed beforehand.
Rovaniemi Campus
Kemi Campus
Tornio Campus
Yes, you can order it through our student union ROTKO from their website. Is it mandatory to obtain the student card and join the student union? No, but there are some student discounts you can only get with the official student card. Fore example student discount on trains and long-distance busses.
Real life in Lapland | Orientation for LUC studies (eoppimispalvelut.fi)
Lapland – Above Ordinary
Practically every Finnish house has a sauna of its own. There are public saunas in swimming halls with indoor swimming pools, water slides, water massage, Jacuzzi and so on. What do you do in a sauna? To learn more, visit the website of the Finnish Sauna Society www.sauna.fi
Finding a job alongside your studies can be really challenging in Finland. Often workers are expected to speak at least the very basics of Finnish language. Lapland University of Applied Sciences does not offer jobs and is not obligated to find students any jobs. All students have responsibility for themselves to find a job.
As an EU/EEA citizen you have unrestricted right to work and study in Finland for less than three (3) months.
As a non-EU citizen, you have right to work 25 hours a week during the academic term.
When there is no teaching at the institution during holidays, it is possible to work full time. You will need to get a residence permit before arriving to Finland in order to work. Home | Maahanmuuttovirasto (migri.fi)
With some good luck you may find and buy a decent bicycle for a reasonable price from a bicycle repair shop, recycling center(kierrätyskeskus), flea market (kirpputori)
or your fellow student. When you park your bicycle always remember to lock it and preferably fasten it to a bicycle rack or some other solid structure to avoid anyone stealing your bike. You can buy bicycle locks from well stocked stores. Please remember to also purchase a light for your bike, because the Finnish law demands you to have one. Light helps other traffic users to see you better and makes it easier to drive your bike when it’s dark. It is also good to have a bicycle helmet.
Yes, please check the common exchange studies at Home | Study Guide, Lapin AMK (csc.fi)
EU/EEA citizens
As a citizen of one of the EU/EEA countries you do not need a visa entering Finland. If your studies/ practical training last longer than three (3) months you must register your right to reside in Finland AFTER ARRIVAL.
Non-EU citizens studying in Europe
If you are a non-EU citizen and you have been granted a residence permit for studies by some other EU Member State than Finland and if you are covered by a programme or an agreement specified in the Finnish act on residence permits for students, you can come to Finland to carry out part of your studies for a period up to 360 days. You need to submit a mobility notification to the Finnish Immigration Services. For more information go to Home | Maahanmuuttovirasto (migri.fi)
Non-EU citizens
You are allowed to study at Finnish educational institutions for three (3) Confirm your exchange period and inform your arrival time in SoleMOVE. More information in
the acceptance package. VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT months without applying for a residence permit. You can then complete your studies within the period of validity of your visa or while an agreement on the abolition of the visa is in force.If your studies last longer than three (3) months, you need to apply for a residence permit from the Finnish embassy or mission that represents Finland in your home country before your departure.For further information visit the website of the Ministry for foreign Affairs in Finland Frontpage – Ministry for Foreign Affairs (um.fi).
Citizen of the Nordic countries
As a citizen of one of the Nordic countries you do not need a visa or a residence permit to study in Finland. If you stay in Finland for longer than six (6) months, you are required to register personally at the local Digital and Population Data Services Agency.
The incoming students must have their own insurances. Make sure that you have adequate insurance for your exchange period and that it is valid in Finland. Notice that the insurance has to cover your health care costs and accommodation. The insurance must cover if any damage happens to your accommodation during your stay.
No, exchange students at Lapland UAS does not have to pay any tuition fees.
Let Lapland UAS international officers know as soon as you know when and why you are interrupting the exchange. Remember also inform your home university coordinator about the interruption. It is also polite to let the lecturers know you are dropping their course. You might have to return part of your grant if you leave in the middle of the semester. Check your rental contract, some companies do not let you dismiss it if you leave beforehand. Remember to get the signature to your departure certificate in person before you leave (during the pandemic you can get the signature by sending the form and a copy of your arrival& departure tickets by email). In the case of homesickness, you can always visit home for a long weekend and return to Finland.
Please note that we strongly recommend arriving for the orientation week as it is seen as a mandatory part of your exchange. If you arrive late, please contact International Service staff incoming@lapinamk.fi. Notice also that the first days are crucial for getting know studying in Lapland UAS and meeting new friends and getting to know the city.
You will receive your student number during the orientation week.
Lapland UAS international staff will sign up you for the courses as you have listed those in your Learning Agreement. You don’t need to sign up for the courses on your own. You can also make course changes during your first weeks in Lapland UAS, just inform incoming@lapinamk.fi