Introduction

The University of Lapland is located in Rovaniemi, Finland, on the Arctic Circle. It is the northernmost university in Europe and ranks in the top ten in Finland. It is equally important as the University of Helsinki, the University of Oulu, and the University of Tampere.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: There are about 4,600 undergraduates and about 400 postgraduates, about 650 faculty members, and 8,200 people participate in continuing education programs such as distance training and senior citizen universities.

Course settings: Courses from bachelor's to doctoral degrees are offered, covering Arctic issues, tourism, art and design, law, education and social sciences.

History and establishment time

Formally established on March 1, 1979.

School strength

Faculty: There are more than 600 faculty members, whose teachers have profound attainments and rich teaching experience in Arctic-related fields and their respective professional fields, and can provide students with high-quality education and professional guidance.

Research level: The school's research focuses on Arctic research such as climate change, responsible tourism and sustainability in the Arctic region Its Arctic Center conducts multidisciplinary research on changes in the Arctic region, and communicates Arctic issues through the Alkutiq Science Center and science communication. The research results have a certain influence internationally.

Teaching resources: It has advanced teaching and research facilities, providing students and scholars with opportunities to pursue academic excellence. The school also cooperates with universities and organizations around the world to promote research, education and cultural exchanges. In addition, the rich cultural opportunities and outdoor entertainment and sports facilities in the Rovaniemi region where the school is located also provide guarantees for students' extracurricular life.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to combining science and art, creating new knowledge, skills and expertise for the Arctic region and the world, focusing on cultivating students' innovative and practical abilities, emphasizing the close integration of academic research and social practice, and striving to provide students with an international vision and competitive education, so that students can better adapt to the needs of social development in the context of globalization, and actively promote the sustainable development of the Arctic region.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Arctic Art and Design is its national key discipline. Majors in the fields of art and design include graphic design, interior design, textile design, etc.; the School of Education provides comprehensive teaching The school of business focuses on tourism, business management and other professional fields; the school of law studies Arctic-related laws and the rights and issues of the Finnish minority Sami people; the school of social sciences covers sociology, economics, marketing and other disciplines.

Key laboratories and research centers: The Arctic Center is an important research institution with a permanent exhibition area to display the natural and life evolution of the Arctic region, the relationship between humans and the Arctic, etc. It also collects cultural relics of the indigenous Eskimos and Lapps in the Arctic region, and records their traditions and customs. The multidisciplinary research conducted by the center on the Arctic region is in a leading position internationally.

Faculty

The school has five colleges: the School of Art and Design, the School of Business and Tourism, the School of Education, the School of Law, and the School of Social Sciences.

Ranking

Ranked 2570th in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Finnish students and EU students do not need to pay tuition fees, and the tuition fees for non-EU students vary according to the major.

Scholarships: The school offers a variety of scholarships to help students reduce their financial burden, such as the University of Lapland Scholarship.

Campus

The campus of the University of Lapland is located in Rovaniemi, northern Finland. The campus has a beautiful environment and rich natural landscapes. It has a large scientific base and complete teaching facilities, including modern laboratories, libraries, computer centers, etc., which provide good conditions for students' study and research. In addition, students can also enjoy unique natural landscapes such as beautiful snow scenery and rare northern lights. The school is close to the center of Rovaniemi and has convenient transportation. The city's cultural, entertainment and employment opportunities also provide certain support for students' extracurricular life and future development.