Apply 17–31 July 2025
Bachelor of Business Administration
◆ Business Information Technology
How to apply?
LAB Separate Application
In this application round, both Finnish and non-Finnish applicants apply through the Separate Application process.
The application period is 17–31 July 2025 at 3 pm UTC+3.
Timetable
January 2026 intake
| 17 July 2025 at 8 AM (UTC +3) | The online application system opens |
| 31 July 2025 at 3 PM (UTC +3) | The online application system closes |
| 7 August 2025 at 3 PM (UTC +3) | Deadline for attachments |
| 7 August 2025 at 3 PM (UTC +3) | The SAT results must be received at LAB |
| 9 September 2025 | Student selection results will be published at the latest |
| 27 November 2025 at 3 PM (UTC +2) | Deadline to accept a study place (full tuition fee) |
| January 2026 | Studies begin |
Do I have to pay tuition fees?
Higher education institutions in Finland charge tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA area. Be sure to check the details on tuition fees, available scholarships, and the early bird discount.
LAB – The Best of Both Worlds
Apply 8–22 January 2025 💎
LAB offers 9 English-taught bachelor's and 5 master's programmes during the spring application period.
Application Spring 2025
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
◆ Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Engineering
◆ Industrial Information Technology
◆ Industrial Mechanical Engineering
◆ Sustainable Construction Technology
◆ Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Master's degree programmes
Five master's degree programmes in the fields of
◆ Business
◆ Design and fine arts
◆ Health care and social services
◆ Technology
Timetable for the application periods in spring 2025
August 2025 intake
Applicants with Finnish or EB/IB/RP/DIA diploma
All Bachelor of Culture and Arts and Master's applicants
| 3 Dec 2024 | Culture and Arts pre-assignments are published |
| 8 Jan 2025 at 8 a.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2) | Online application system opens |
| 22 Jan at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2) | Online application system closes |
| 29 Jan at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2) | Deadline for attachments |
| 28 May | Student selection results will be published at the latest |
| 10 July at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +3) | Deadline for accepting the offered study place |
| Late August 2025 | Studies begin (Read more: elab.fi) |
The Separate Application
Applicants who have completed a degree outside Finland
| 8 Jan 2025 at 8 a.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2) | Online application system opens |
| 22 Jan at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2) | Online application system closes |
| 29 Jan at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +2) | Deadline for attachments |
| 29 Jan | The SAT results must be received at LAB |
| 15 March | Student selection results will be published at the latest |
| 10 July at 3 p.m. (Finnish time, UTC/GMT +3) | Deadline for accepting the offered study place |
| Late August 2025 | Studies begin (Read more: elab.fi) |
Steps for Admission
1. Apply online at studyinfo.fi.
2. Upload attachment(s) to your application.
3. Take an online entrance exam or provide a SAT-test result.
4. Wait for the results until the given date.
5. Accept the study place if offered.
6. Enroll for the academic year.
7. Get a residence permit if needed.
8. Start studies.
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