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Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu

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world rank  5547

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University Overview

Established in 2014, Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu (Lapland University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Rovaniemi (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lapland. This institution also has a branch campus in Kemi and Tornio. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö (Ministry of Education and Culture), Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu (Lapin AMK) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu (Lapin AMK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 11-year-old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Lapin AMK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Control Typepublic

Entity

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym Lapin AMK
Founded 2014
Motto Oletko Pohjoista tekoa?
Have the Northern Factor?
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Jokiväylä 11 C
Rovaniemi
96300 Lapland
Finland
Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu Phone Number (20) 798 6000
Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu Fax Number (20) 798 5497
Other locations Kemi and Tornio

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Recognition and Accreditation

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1996


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's academic range and degree level offering.



Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu.



Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu Admission Info


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Admission Office Admission Office

Jokiväylä 11 C
Rovaniemi 96300



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Size and Profile

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu Size and Profile


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Control Type Control Type

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Entity Type Entity Type

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu Facilities


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Library University Library

Yes Visit Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Library


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu Services


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

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