Bachelor's degree

A construction engineer with expertise in sustainability

The programme integrates theoretical and practical aspects, equipping students for a wide range of roles within the construction field. Additionally, you will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue further studies towards a master's degree.

As a result, you will develop into an international construction engineer with expertise in sustainability.

The degree programme in Sustainable Construction Technology prepares students for international careers in construction engineering across various fields within the construction industry.

Where can graduates work?

The degree programme in Sustainable Construction Technology prepares students for international careers in construction engineering across various fields within the construction industry, including management, commercial roles, product manufacturing, and research and development.

During your studies, you will also cultivate communication skills and the ability to thrive in multicultural workplace environments. Therefore, this international degree programme provides excellent opportunities to work globally within the construction industry and with companies associated with the construction business.

What do the studies include?

As a student in the Sustainable Construction Technology degree programme, you will engage in a diverse range of studies within the field of civil and construction engineering. You will acquire a strong foundation in construction technologies by learning about various building materials and construction techniques. 

Structure of the studies

The scope of the studies is 240 ECTS credits. 

• Basic of Engineering 60 ECTS
• Construction Engineering 60 ECTS
• Specialization 60 ECTS
• Advanced Engineering 15 ECTS
• Practical Training 30 ECTS
• Thesis 15 ECTS

By enrolling in specialization modules, you can further develop your expertise in timber technology, timber hybrid construction management, and sustainability. You also have the opportunity to select modules from various European universities.

International career in sustainable solutions

Join the forefront of innovation with our Sustainable Solutions Engineering degree programme!

By studying in the degree programme, you will gain hands-on experience and become a part of a community dedicated to making a global impact. The studies equip you with the skills to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change and sustainability crises. 

LAB University of Applied Sciences is a leader in environmental technology and the circular economy in Finland. The degree programme is built upon a strong knowledge and the need to address the major future challenges of our time. Studying at LAB University of Applied Sciences is very flexible but challenging.

Where can graduates work?

The graduates of the Sustainable Solutions Engineering degree programme can work in Finland and globally as technological experts, project managers, quality and security developers, and sales engineers. Entrepreneurship is also a career alternative. 

One of the main learning outcomes of the studies is the development of entrepreneurial and teamwork skills. This will enhance your ability to solve business and development challenges, advancing your career opportunities and working life. 

We have excellent international and national networks with other universities and the working life, which will promote your career development in many ways.

What do the studies include?

The scope of the studies is 240 ECTS credits.

• Core studies 15 ECTS
• Professional and complementary studies 180 ECTS
• Practical training 30 ECTS
• Thesis 15 ECTS

At the beginning of your studies, you will become familiar with the principles of natural and physical sciences, environmental technology, circular economy, and sustainable development, as well as their interaction with climate change and biological and technological cycles. These form the foundation for deepening your competence during your further studies.

The professional studies include topics such as resource and material efficiency, digital tools, quality and project management, built environment, product design, and responsible business from the perspective of sustainable solutions and the circular economy.

A flexible curriculum enables versatile learning methods

We encourage you to complete your studies using various learning methods, as our curriculum structure is flexible. 

You will study and learn individually and collaboratively through lectures, laboratory work, exercises, work-life projects, company visits, teamwork, and by utilizing digital tools and software in many different ways. Our renewed circular economy and material laboratories, along with projects in close cooperation with the working life, also allow you to test ideas in practice.

During your studies, you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in selected topics during your internship and while working on your final thesis, as well as in various applied development projects and possible online studies.

Unique learning experience with Open Engineering

The degree programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering will be conducted using Open Engineering methods. The learning process is unique and supports engineering students in trying new ways of working instead of standardised tools and processes.

In the Open Engineering approach, the students can explore any area of engineering, not just mechanics, and can choose their own learning methods. Students will create and follow their individual learning path, and coaches will help and support students to learn their own way. Self-learning is a very important area of the programme. 

The degree programme prepares students for international engineering careers, especially in the fields of machine and automation design, product innovations, and research and development. 

Where can graduates find work?

This international degree programme provides engineering graduates with good opportunities to work in Finland, Europe, and all around the world. 

Graduates can find work, especially in the fields of machine and automation design, product innovations, and research and development. Graduates may work in the metal and forest industries, automation, and information technology. 

The self-learning process also helps students prepare to work as freelancers.

What do the studies include?

The degree programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering is 240 ECTS credits. While the core curriculum includes compulsory modules that ensure essential degree-level competence, students can personalise their learning paths with themed modules, which offer flexibility and guided choices to support individual progression.

This degree programme is also a good option for Finnish students. Previously completed higher education studies in any field can be flexibly accredited as part of the degree. All information in the degree programme will be conducted in English, and students will carry out documents in English.

Tailor your engineering studies

Industrial Mechanical Engineering students can tailor their studies by selecting courses that align with their professional interests and goals. Students engage in self-learning to deepen their understanding of key engineering objectives, such as:

• designing, developing, and manufacturing products and mechatronic equipment
• designing and dimensioning machine elements
• developing modern automation, control, and information systems.

In addition, students learn to take on roles as project managers or team leaders, and to communicate, collaborate, and negotiate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Examples of self-directed learning

Example 1: A student dreams of developing a sustainable robot for new applications. They begin by researching and building the necessary skills for such a project, such as calculation, 3D modelling, and programming. These skills are not taught in traditional lessons but are acquired “just in time” through self-learning. Naturally, engineering students also have access to open course offerings to support their development.

Example 2: A student working in a factory identifies a need for a new tool design. They carry out the project independently and, following a reflection meeting, receive credits for the competence demonstrated through an individual learning module.

International career in the field of IT

This international engineering degree programme offers excellent opportunities to work in Finland, Europe, and around the world.

The Industrial Information Technology degree programme equips engineering students for global careers in industrial IT, focusing on software production, networks, embedded systems, IoT, and research and development.

During their studies, students learn how to design and develop digital solutions in industrial environments using new IT technologies and methods.

Where can Industrial Information Technology graduates work?

As a graduate of the Industrial Information Technology degree programme, you can work in designing and developing digital solutions in industrial environments. 

Graduates can pursue roles as technological experts, managers, designers, developers, and sales engineers in various industries and the information technology sector. As an IT engineer, you can find work in Finland, Europe, and around the world.

In your work, you will utilize new IT technologies and methods, and can build a career focusing on software production, networks, embedded systems, IoT, and research and development.

What do the studies consist of?

The structure of the studies includes:

• Core studies 15 ECTS credits
• Professional and complementary studies 180 ECTS credits
• Practical training 30 ECTS credits
• Thesis 15 ECTS credits

Industrial Information Technology students learn how to design and develop digital solutions in industrial environments using new IT technologies and methods. Students will study, train, and learn through work-based projects in close cooperation with local partners.

During their studies, students act as project managers or leaders of individuals and larger teams, communicating, working, and negotiating with people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

All the studies will be conducted in English. Students may choose a few courses conducted in Finnish. 

Sustainable Design Business educates contemporary designers for a sustainable future

In the bachelor's degree programme in Sustainable Design Business (SDB), you will learn to approach challenges with human-centered and responsible methods and tools. This means taking on the role of a contemporary designer, moving beyond traditional formgiving.

The programme combines theory and practice and equips you with design, prototyping and futures-oriented skills, together with an understanding of sustainable business models such as the circular economy. It enables you to pursue a career in sustainable organisations and also offers a pathway to master’s level studies.

LAB Institute of Design and Fine Arts is one of the oldest design schools in the Nordic countries. You will study in a creative, communal and modern environment where facilities and equipment enable multidisciplinary work and future-making. 

State-of-the-art facilities, real-life assignments, and projects

State-of-the-art facilities at the Lahti campus ensure that students can utilise a multitude of methods and modern equipment in their design work.

A lot of emphasis is based on learning together. The interaction between students, and between students and teachers, is at the core of the pedagogical approach. 

Students take on different roles within various teamwork assignments during their studies. This way the students gain experience-based knowledge and can find and develop their personal interests within the design profession.

As studies advance, more and more of the learning will take place in real-life assignments and projects. Cooperation with local and international businesses ensures that the contents of the studies are up to date and the professional networking possibilities are outstanding. This has proven to be a valuable tool towards a running start to a successful career.

Public Health Nurse – a promoter of public health

Do you want to study in Finland to become a Registered Nurse and a Public Health Nurse?

As a Public Health Nurse, you can promote the health, functional capacity, and well-being of people and families of different ages in a wide range of areas. You know the field's theory and nursing practices, and how to apply them in varying client situations. You can identify clients and their families who are part of risk groups. You support and help them and guide them to the necessary help resources. 

As a Public Health Nurse, your future job opportunities will be wide. You can work with individuals and families while promoting the health of the entire population. Additionally, as a Registered Nurse, you can work in all areas of medical care.

To work as a nurse in Finland, you must learn the Finnish language. The main language of your studies is English, but we provide several Finnish language courses during your studies. In addition to this, our big student community and clinical practice placements offer you a good opportunity to practice the Finnish language. 

Feel free to join our big community of international students and acquire wide-ranging skills for the duties of a future Public Health Nurse!

Where can graduates work?

Based on theoretical learning and clinical training, a Public Health Nurse is a versatile expert in public health nursing, general nursing, and preventive health care. The bachelor's degree programme in Public Health Nursing qualifies you to work as a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Public Health Nurse throughout the European Union.

You can work, for example, in maternity and children's counselling, health care for school-aged children and adolescents, occupational health care, or home nursing care. You can also apply for nursing positions in both public and private medical care units and organisations. The education provides excellent skills for working abroad and the opportunity to work as an entrepreneur.

Job requirements for public health nurses

As a public health nurse, you must know how to act independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary and multi-professional teams. At work, you must be ready to make independent decisions based on researched information and treatment instructions.

Working as a public health nurse requires sufficient mental and physical health, and functional ability because you face changing situations in your work and are responsible for patient safety.

What do the studies include?

As a public health nursing student at LAB University of Applied Sciences, you will develop your professional skills, building upon existing knowledge. LAB's nurse training emphasises strong practical skills and patient safety, which are strengthened throughout the programme in our modern simulation centre. The scope of the studies is 240 ECTS credits.

• Common studies 13 ECTS
• Professional core competence 82 ECTS
• Clinical training 80 ECTS
• Complementary studies (public health nursing) 50 ECTS
• Thesis 15 ECTS

During the first year of study, you will familiarise yourself with safe and ethical nursing practices through theoretical learning, practical exercises, and real customer and patient situations. Additionally, you will enhance your information acquisition and communication skills. Theoretical studies are in English. Finnish and English are used in clinical training.

Clinical training

A large part of Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse studies is clinical training in a genuine nursing environment. You will do clinical practice in hospitals, sheltered housing, schools, mental health services, maternity clinics, etc. During the clinical training, you will gain skills for promoting equality in work with individuals and work communities. Clinical training requires you to study full-time. 

You may not be able to find all your clinical placements in Lappeenranta. You might need to move to another city for a few weeks. These costs are not included in the academic year fee, so you must pay them yourself.

Combination of business and technology

The programme combines theory and practice and equips you for a range of roles in the Business Information Systems field. The programme prepares students for digital business expert roles. You will also gain skills and knowledge to continue your studies further towards a master’s degree.

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will have a comprehensive understanding of future-oriented, innovative business operations. You will be able to automate business processes and implement service chains with the latest technologies while taking into account customer needs. You will have a command of agile and flexible methods and the ability to organise and lead projects based on analysed information. The programme also gives you the expertise needed to work as an entrepreneur.

Personalized study paths

In the first year, you will develop a good foundation in different areas of business information systems and start building your professional profile by doing core competence studies. From the second year onwards, you have the opportunity to start personalizing your study path by doing complementary competence studies. We offer you a choice of modules in Web application production, Software procurement and deployment, Real-Life IT Projects and Digitalization in Businesses.

We also offer modules combining expertise from various different fields. You can also complete part of your studies in multidisciplinary development projects and learning environments (e.g. in student cooperatives). Towards the end of the programme, you will gain practical experience by working in the organisation of your choice.

The contents of the degree programme in Business Information Systems are designed in cooperation with businesses and with an eye on future competence needs. The programme prepares students for a range of roles involving digital technologies. All degree programmes at our UAS include complementary competence studies that allows you to broaden and personalise your expertise. You can choose complementry studies from your own field of study, or from other fields of study.

BBA for international business experts

The bachelor’s degree programme in International Business combines theory and practice, and you will develop into an international business professional with strong business management skills, communication skills and the ability to work in multicultural environments. 

We believe in innovative ways to develop the surrounding business world. Based on this, we have created the International Business programme in close cooperation with businesses and other partners. 

Our goal is to ensure that you will be well prepared to work in different international business settings and roles around the world and the content of the studies is continuously updated together with potential employers to meet the skill requirements for future professionals. 

Study at Lahti Campus or Lappeenranta Campus

You can apply for studies either in Lahti or in Lappeenranta campus. Studies in Lahti campus emphasises sustainable business strategies and responsible global trade, while studies in Lappeenranta campus focuses on driving innovation and bringing new business ideas to market. 

What do the International Business studies include?

You can apply for studies either in Lahti or in Lappeenranta campus. Studies in Lahti campus emphasises sustainable business strategies and responsible global trade, while studies in Lappeenranta campus focuses on driving innovation and bringing new business ideas to market. 

The studies are carried out entirely in English in an international environment, and they include an exchange period or work placement abroad. 

During the first year, you will develop a solid foundation in core business disciplines. You will gain essential knowledge every Bachelor of Business Administration graduate needs to learn, including international business principles, international marketing, supply chain networks, financial management, etc. 

From the second year onwards, you have the opportunity to start personalising your study path by doing complementary competence studies.

We offer you a choice of modules in international business, marketing, financial management, logistics, entrepreneurship, digital business and information technology. We also offer modules combining expertise from various different fields. You can also complete part of your studies in multidisciplinary development projects and learning environments.

Solid foundation for a successful career

The bachelor’s degree programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management prepares you to meet and manage today's clients' high demands for high-class and innovative services. You will learn how to design hotel, restaurant and tourism services, how to manage a business and how to be a successful leader. Sales and marketing skills are also needed, as well as intercultural communication and versatile language skills. 

Studying at the LAB University of Applied Sciences gives you a wide understanding of the tourism and hospitality business. The degree programme helps you combine true practical service skills with professional and innovative knowledge of accommodation, restaurant and hospitality services. Your studies aim to enhance your teamwork, communication and project management skills, which are all essential in building a successful career in the field of tourism and hospitality.

Knowing and truly understanding hospitality services as a whole is the path to becoming a successful leader and manager. We will help you develop your organising and problem-solving skills to survive also in the most surprising circumstances. LAB’s education will enable you to work in different organisations or companies as either a leader or an expert developing hospitality services – not excluding the possibility of entrepreneurship.

Career opportunities

The graduates from the degree programme will work as experts or middle managers in the hotel, restaurant and tourism sector. You can be employed in different management, planning and development duties such as reception managers, restaurant managers, hotel sales managers, area managers in restaurant chains or destination developers. 

However, to be an effective manager, practical, operational expertise is essential. This particular aspect is accomplished through the compulsory placement period. 

Studies

Study methods on LAB courses include lectures, individual and group assignments, and online learning. Our facilities comprise restaurant facilities with the latest equipment and software in the restaurant business. This setting enables project-based learning where you can truly test your know-how by producing service experiences in cooperation with real companies. 

The main language of the studies is English, but your studies also include getting to know the Finnish language and culture.

The programme is divided into common core competence and complementary competence studies. The core competence studies equip you for a range of professional roles. The complementary competence studies allow you to extend your skills and specialise in an area of your interest. 

The complementary competence studies may consist of studies in your own field, multidisciplinary studies or other skills supporting professional growth. Your personal tutor will support and assist you throughout your studies.

Paramedic nurse – an expert in acute health care 

Paramedic nurses can recognise and anticipate situations that threaten a patient's life and know how to act as required by the situation. With non-urgent first aid tasks, paramedics assess the patient's need for service and care, plan follow-up care, and refer the patient to appropriate care.

The studies are based on researched knowledge, which ensures the necessary theoretical and practical nursing skills. At LAB University of Applied Sciences, nurse training focuses on strong clinical expertise and patient safety, which is reinforced throughout our studies in our modern simulation centre.

To work in health care and social services in Finland, you must learn the Finnish language. While the main language of your studies is English, you will take several Finnish language courses. The LAB community offers strong support in learning Finnish.

Students must hold a valid driving licence

Students on the Paramedic Nurse degree programme need a valid driving licence during their studies and to work in an ambulance after graduation. International students who already hold a driving licence from their home country can exchange it for a Finnish licence within 2 years of arrival. For more information, see the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) page.

Where can graduates work?

Most often, paramedic nurses work as care-level paramedics in ambulances. You can also work in various nursing and emergency care specialist positions that require basic or special skills.

Paramedic nurses can work in primary health care, specialist nursing, outpatient emergency care, social care, and private and third-sector services both in Finland and abroad. Paramedic nurses can also work in the private sector as employees or entrepreneurs, for example, in ambulances. As a paramedic, you can also work as a team leader.

Students from the Bachelor of Health Care, Paramedic Nurse degree programme will also receive a Bachelor of Health Care (Nursing), which will expand career opportunities for various nursing positions.

Job requirements for paramedic nurses

The job requires pressure tolerance and the readiness to act consistently even in difficult and unexpected situations. In addition, good physical and mental workability is required at work.

A paramedic must be able to work both independently and as part of a multi-professional team. Paramedics are able to make independent decisions based on researched information and care guidelines.

What do the studies include?

Studies include theoretical and practical training; the practical part of the education takes place in varying and multidisciplinary areas of health care. Our modern health care labs and simulation environment enable the development of skills, knowledge, and decision-making abilities together with lecturers, experts, and fellow multicultural students. Flexible e-learning possibilities are also employed. The scope of the studies is 240 ECTS credits.

• Core competence 15 ECTS  
• Professional core competence 100 ECTS  
• Complementary competence 35 ECTS  
• Clinical training 75 ECTS  
• Thesis 15 ECTS  

Progress in studies accumulates competence

In the first study year, you will become acquainted with safe and ethical nursing in theory, practical exercises, and the right client and patient situations. In addition, you will strengthen your knowledge acquisition and communication skills.

As your studies progress, you will learn a variety of skills needed in clinical work. At the end of the second academic year, an assessment of basic paramedic skills is held, and after that, you can apply for summer work as a basic-level paramedic.

During the last two years, you will study more about paramedics and special issues in nursing, such as childcare, emergency care, and intensive care. The main emphasis is on paramedic studies, cooperation with authorities, and situation management in emergency care.

At the end of your studies, you will complete a nationwide paramedic exam and demonstrate your skills in simulated emergency care situations.