Lapland University of Applied Sciences

Lapland University of Applied Sciences is the northernmost UAS in Finland and in the EU focusing on higher education and research, development and innovations. Lapland UAS capitalises on the strengths and opportunities of its changing operating environment to develop expertise and vitality for the needs of northern operators. Our strength is our expertise in Arctic conditions. We have the Northern Factor.

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19.6.2025

News

A sustainable and energy-efficient future is built in energy communities

A joint Nordic project that has just been launched brings together actors from Finland, Sweden and Norway to…

  • Research and development

19.6.2025

News

Graduates in June 2025

Congratulations to all the new graduates!

  • Education

18.6.2025

News

Kemijoki Oy Recognition Awards to theses on sustainable development and circular economy

The company has granted two recognition awards of 750 euros from its scholarship fund to graduates of Lapland…

  • Education

Quality Label for Excellence awarded to Lapland University of Applied Sciences

The Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC) has awarded Lapland University of Applied Sciences the Quality Label for Excellence in recognition of their exceptional quality in the development of their activities.

Read more about the Quality Label