Head Out into the World – Student Exchange Opens Doors to the Future!

Have you ever dreamed of studying abroad, discovering new cultures, and expanding your network around the globe? As a student at Lapland University of Applied Sciences, all this is within your reach. Don’t forget to apply for a study exchange for the academic year 2026–2027!

Student exchange offers a unique opportunity to spend a semester or even an entire academic year abroad at another university. The minimum period is a couple of months, but the longer you stay, the deeper the experience. Exchanges mainly take place at Lapland UAS partner institutions, so you can trust you’ll receive high-quality teaching and support during your time abroad. Destinations are available in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Below you’ll find the application periods for different programs:

Erasmus+, Magellan, Bilateral
Application period: 1 Feb – 1 Mar 2026

N2N & TerveAfrikka
Application period: 1 Jan – 15 Feb 2026

(You’ll find more details about exchange programs and deadlines at the bottom of the page.)

Why Go?

  • Improve your language skills – learn practical language use in everyday life and studies.
  • Gain cultural competence – understand different perspectives and ways of thinking.
  • Expand your network – make friends and contacts worldwide.
  • Stand out in working life – international experience is a valuable asset for your future career.
  • Learn something new – all courses completed abroad will be credited toward your Lapland UAS degree.
  • Financial support for exchange – all Lapland UAS degree students going on exchange receive an exchange grant.

Lapland UAS supports you throughout the process: you’ll get guidance for applying, a pre-departure orientation, and grants to ease the financial side. Exchange is not just a study period abroad – it’s a life changing experience that changes the way you see the world.

Seize the opportunity now and turn your studies into an international adventure! You’ll find more information and instructions on the Lapland UAS study exchange page or by emailing outgoing@lapinamk.fi. We’ll also host a Teams workshop on January 30 2026 from 14:00–15:00 for everyone interested in exchange. In the workshop, you’ll get help finding an exchange university and completing your application. You can join via the link provided here.

Where to Find Exchange Destinations?

You can find the exchange destinations of your degree program in Lapland UAS’s mobility system SoleMOVE. Additional help is available by following the handy instructions on our website. Some destinations are specific to certain study fields, so only students in those fields can apply. However, every program has plenty of interesting options!

What Is an Exchange Program?

Universities have mutual exchange agreements that allow students to study at another university or university of applied sciences abroad. When several institutions sign a joint exchange agreement, an exchange program is formed. Each program has its own application deadlines that students must follow. Below is a brief summary of each program available to Lapland UAS students:

Erasmus+
The largest and most popular exchange program Lapland UAS participates in. Destinations are in Europe, ranging from Norway’s fjords to the Mediterranean sun. The main application period is 1 Feb – 1 Mar 2026 for autumn 2026 and spring 2027. An additional application period 1 Sep – 1 Oct 2026 is there for any remaining spring 2027 spots.

Magellan
Focused on the United States and distant destinations such as Costa Rica, South Korea, and Thailand. The network has its own criteria emphasizing academic performance, language skills, and motivation. Main application period: 1 Feb – 1 Mar 2026 for autumn 2026 and spring 2027. Additional application period: 1 Sep – 1 Oct 2026 for any remaining spring 2027 spots.

Bilateral
Exchange opportunities based on agreements between two institutions. Destinations include Japan, Mexico, and Switzerland. Main application period: 1 Feb – 1 Mar 2026 for autumn 2026 and spring 2027. Additional application period: 1 Sep – 1 Oct 2026 for any remaining spring 2027 spots.

N2N (North2North)
A network where exchange destinations are on the northern hemisphere, including Nordic countries, Alaska, and Canada. Applications only once a year: 1 Jan – 15 Feb for exchanges in autumn 2026 or spring 2027.

HealthAfrica
A healthcare training collaboration offering internships in Kenya or Uganda. Applications only once a year: 1 Jan – 15 Feb for exchanges in autumn 2026 or spring 2027.

Ms Sanna Juotasniemi
Student guidance: Physiotheraphy, Nursing (Rovaniemi), ICT, Machine Learning and Data Engineering, Construction Management, Land Surveying, Forestry, Agrology
Email: outgoing@lapinamk.fi
Tel. +358 (0)40 550 7443
Rovaniemi campus:

Mr Jan Pohjonen
Student guidance: Tourism, Business Administration / International Sustainable Business (Rovaniemi), International Business with Tourism, International Sport Business Management, Leisure and Sport
Email: outgoing@lapinamk.fi
Tel. +358 (0)40 481 9867
Rovaniemi campus

Ms Kati Kesonen
Student guidance: Kemi and Tornio degree programs  nad in N2N program all degree programs
Service hours: Mon-Wed in Kosmos, Thur-Fri online
Email: outgoing@lapinamk.fi
Tel. +358 (0)40 573 2026
Kemi campus

Ms Maria Palokari
Magellan Network (all degree programs)
Email: outgoing@lapinamk.fi
Tel. +358(0)44 478 0226
Rovaniemi campus: Jokiväylä 11, 96300 Rovaniemi;  student affairs office A111

Ms Sanna Anttila
Health Africa Network (all health care related degree bachelor programs)
Email: sanna.anttila@ulapland.fi
Tel. +358 (0)40 544 8458
Tornio and Kemi campus: Tietokatu 1, 94600 KEMI;  student affairs office (1020)

You can also book a meeting on campus or in Teams via this link.