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Laurea is a university of applied sciences operating in Uusimaa region with six campuses. Our operations focus on people and interaction. The foundation of values is formed by openness, impact, and responsibility.
Laurea University of Applied Sciences is the most appealing university of applied sciences in Finland. We offer education leading to Bachelor's and Master's degrees in the Uusimaa region. At the heart of our operations are our students and close cooperation with working life. Our students have excellent employment and, according to the latest Statistics Finland survey, 96.4% of Laurea graduates are employed within a year of graduation.
The Laurea community consists of our 7,800 students, 550 staff members and 30,000 Laurea alumni. We operate in the Uusimaa region on six different campuses: Hyvinkää, Lohja and Porvoo, Otaniemi and Leppävaara in Espoo and Tikkurila in Vantaa. We offer programmes in three fields of education: social services and health care, service, business and information tehcnology. Our students have the opportunity to choose studies from a wide range of study offerings.
Social responsibility and social impact are central to us at Laurea. Studying makes us better; it empowers and supports building a brighter future. Our students have described Laurea as a place to study with the following words: close to working life, networked, international, communal. Laurea has energy, movement, responsibility, a relaxed atmosphere, teamwork.
What is it like to study at Laurea?
At Laurea, students are close to working life already during their studies. Some studies take place on the premises of companies, communities and organizations, and representatives of working life also work on Laurea's campuses. This enables encounters between students and working life and interaction leading to genuine collaboration. During your studies, you can create future working life networks and choose the most suitable way for you to study.
Together with the Laurea community and working life experts, the student gets to examine, research and develop various phenomena in real working life situations. We call this approach Learning by Developing, LbD. In development-based learning, work-related research and development projects and development tasks function as diverse and new learning environments.
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The Tikkurila Campus of Laurea University of Applied Sciences, located in Vantaa, offers a diverse range of educational opportunities. Courses are available in Beauty and Cosmetics, Business Management, Nursing, Health Care, Social Services, and Correctional Services.
Easily accessible by public transportation, the campus is adjacent to Tikkurila Railway Station. Emphasizing the Learning by Developing (LbD) model, it integrates national and international projects with cutting-edge learning environments. Modern teaching tools, including simulation equipment, enhance practical, project-based learning across disciplines.
Located on the west bank of the Porvoo River, the Porvoo Campus of Laurea University of Applied Sciences is a modern learning and innovation center. In collaboration with HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences, the campus creates a vibrant learning community of about 1,200 students.
Known for its adaptable, multifunctional spaces designed by Siren Architects and Sistem, the campus promotes collaboration through project-based learning and close industry partnerships. Facilities include a shared library, modern technology, teamwork spaces, and the Amica restaurant offering dining services.
The Otaniemi Campus offers degree programs in social services, health care, physical education, and business management, leading to qualifications such as Bachelor of Health Care, Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Bachelor of Social Services, or Bachelor of Business Management.
The campus features specialized learning environments like ActivityLab, a TV studio, computer rooms, and Laurea Business Ventures (LBV) for entrepreneurship training. Students benefit from project-based learning and business collaborations, as well as facilities like a library and gym for academic and personal growth.
At Laurea’s Lohja Campus, students actively collaborate with companies, organizations, and public bodies, working on real-life development projects throughout their studies. The programs emphasize practical, work-oriented learning, focusing on future workplace needs, customer-oriented service development, and partnerships across private and public sectors.
Students can gain experience through projects, internships, or by developing their own businesses, either in Finland or internationally. Collaborative opportunities with global higher education institutions further enrich the learning experience.
Research, development, and innovation (RDI) activities are seamlessly integrated into teaching at Laurea's Leppävaara Campus. Students, faculty, businesses, and partners collaborate on various development projects in dynamic learning environments.
The campus features unique Living Labs, including the Circular Economy Living Lab, EventLab, BarLab, and BarLaurea—an innovative hospitality services hub. BarLaurea integrates hands-on student participation into its restaurant, café, and catering services.
The campus also houses a branch of the Laurea Library, offering access to professional and scientific literature.
The Hyvinkää Campus at Laurea offers multidisciplinary learning opportunities for nearly 1,000 students, including programs for Bachelor of Health Care, Social Services, and Business Administration, alongside various further training options. Its innovative learning environments include a simulated hospital with wireless technology for patient care training, a modeling and simulation lab for process optimization, and the P2P environment for collaborative business development projects. Additionally, InnoVilla supports entrepreneurial skills by enabling students to develop business ideas in collaboration with multidisciplinary experts.
Located in Finland’s vibrant Uusimaa region, Laurea provides easy access to Helsinki's thriving job market, ideal for internships
Laurea’s innovative LbD approach emphasizes project-based learning, enabling students to work on real-world projects with local and international organizations.
Laurea partners with Metropolia and Haaga-Helia universities, creating shared resources, academic exchange, and collaborative projects for students.
Students can find part-time job options, especially in healthcare and service sectors, supporting both income and practical experience.
Partnerships with local and international organizations provide students with networking, internships, and job placement support.
With a focus on healthcare, security, and sustainable development, Laurea’s research centers foster innovation and applied solutions.
Laurea hosts a diverse student community, ideal for building international networks.
With over 260 partner universities worldwide, Laurea facilitates international exchange programs, allowing students to gain global exposure.
Laurea actively supports entrepreneurial ambitions through its Startup School and incubation programs, helping students launch their business ideas.
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Studying abroad is a great opportunity to open your mind to new perspectives and ways of living, make lifelong friendships, establish a global network, and potentially earn another language.
Although costs will vary based on the location, length of program, and enrollment type, a semester abroad through a third-party provider will generally run between $10,000-$15,000 USD.
The requirements for all study abroad programs are different from each other. Enrolling in our courses may require a minimum score of 50% in your class 12 or graduation. English proficiency tests like IELTS are a must at some universities. upGrad Abroad has in-built TOEFL/IELTS training modules to meet the requirements of universities and countries.
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