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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11.12.2025

Student news and notices

Language checking of the English abstract of the thesis will become the responsibility of the student as of January 1, 2026 

The operational management team decided on August 20, 2025, that the language review of the English abstract of…

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28.11.2025

News

Graduates in November 2025

Congratulations to all the new graduates!

  • 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