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University of Lapland

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Overview

Lapin yliopisto (University of Lapland) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. Founded in 1979, Lapin yliopisto (LY) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö. LY offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate 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 47-year-old Finnish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 10-19%. This makes it an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. LY also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of Lapland's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Lapland's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Lapland' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of Lapland's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (English) University of Lapland
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym LY
Founded 1979
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Location

Address Yliopistonkatu 8, PO Box 122
Rovaniemi
96101 Lapland
Finland
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University of Lapland Phone Number (16) 341 341
University of Lapland Fax Number (16) 341 2207
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University of Lapland's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Lapland is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1979


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Lapin yliopisto's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Lapland Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Lapland 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 University of Lapland's academic range and degree level offering.



Lapin yliopisto: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of Lapland Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Lapland Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Lapland 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 University of Lapland.



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

Admissions

University of Lapland Admission Info


University of Lapland's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Lapland is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Lapland's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Lapland has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Lapland'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


University of Lapland's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Lapland's Admission Office Admission Office

Yliopistonkatu 8
Rovaniemi 96300
(16) 341 341


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Size and Profile

University of Lapland Size and Profile


University of Lapland's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Lapland has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


University of Lapland's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Lapland's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


University of Lapland's Control Type Control Type

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


University of Lapland's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Lapland 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.


University of Lapland's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Lapland's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Lapland's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Lapland 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.


University of Lapland's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Lapland is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Lapland Facilities


University of Lapland's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Lapland's Library


University of Lapland's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Lapland's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Lapland's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Lapland Services


University of Lapland's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Lapland's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Lapland's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of Lapland's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Lapland's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Lapland Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Lapin yliopisto consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Lapin yliopisto
  • Faculty of Art and Design
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Social Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Lapland Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Lapland public or private?

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

Is University of Lapland profit or non-profit?

University of Lapland 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 University of Lapland in terms of enrollment?

University of Lapland has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Lapland in terms of academic staff?

University of Lapland's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is University of Lapland a coeducational institution?

University of Lapland is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Lapland use?

University of Lapland 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 University of Lapland affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Lapland admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of Lapland's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Lapland'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 students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Lapland LY?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Lapland LY located?

University of Lapland is located in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. Address: Yliopistonkatu 8, PO Box 122.

Is University of Lapland LY accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Lapland is accredited by Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö (since 1979).

Does University of Lapland offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of Lapland offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Lapland have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Lapland provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Lapland have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Lapland offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Lapland offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Lapland offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Lapland have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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