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Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu

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Overview

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu (Laurea University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland. This institution also has branch campuses in Espoo, Lohja, Porvoo and Hyvinkää. Founded in 1992, Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu (LAUREA) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö. LAUREA 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 or use the website search engine below. This 34-year-old Finnish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 10-19%. It is considered an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. LAUREA also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Control Typepublic

Entity

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym LAUREA
Founded 1992 Merger between Vantaa University of Applied Sciences (1992) and Espoo-Vantaa University of Applied Sciences (1997)
Motto Together we are stronger
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Location

Address Ratatie 22
Vantaa
01300 Uusimaa
Finland
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Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu Phone Number (9) 8868 7215
Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu Fax Number (9) 8868 7200
Other locations Espoo, Lohja, Porvoo and Hyvinkää

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Laurea University of Applied Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Laurea-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 Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's academic range and degree level offering.



Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Laurea-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 Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu.



Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


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


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Admission Office Admission Office

Ratatie 22
Vantaa 01300
(9) 8868 7293


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Size and Profile

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu Size and Profile


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Control Type Control Type

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


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Entity Type Entity Type

Laurea-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.


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Library University Library

Yes Visit Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Library


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu Services


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL)
  • European Organisation for Security (EOS)
  • European Security and Defense College (ESDC)
  • Finnish Service Alliance (FSA)
  • European Facility Management Network (EuroFM) Service Design Network (SDN)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu public or private?

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

Is Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu profit or non-profit?

Laurea-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.

What is the size of Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu in terms of enrollment?

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu in terms of academic staff?

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.

Is Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu a coeducational institution?

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu use?

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu affiliated with?

None.

Does Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu admit international students?

Yes.

What is Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu LAUREA?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu LAUREA located?

Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu is located in Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland. Address: Ratatie 22.

Is Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu LAUREA accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu is accredited by Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö (since 1997).

Does Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu have a university library?

Yes

Does Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu offer career services?

Yes

Does Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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