Lapland university of applied sciences review năm 2024

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The functions of Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences and Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences merged on 1 January 2014 to form Lapland University of Applied Sciences.

The University of Applied Sciences has four fields of expertise:

• Social Services, Health and Sports, with administrative headquarters in Rovaniemi
• Business and culture, with administrative headquarters in Tornio
• Travel and tourism, with administrative headquarters in Rovaniemi
• Industry and natural resources, with administrative headquarters in Kemi

Each field of expertise includes several educational and research areas with which we carry out our mission to provide vocational oriented university education and to conduct research, development and innovation work that especially serves Lapland.

The Lapland UAS quality policy lays a foundation for common quality work. Everyone is responsible for the quality of his/her actions and makes sure to follow the common rules and guidelines.

The quality policy is based on the following principles, The management and supervisors of the university of applied sciences are committed to quality work and developing the operations. Our operations are based on taking account of the needs of our students and key interest groups and establishing partnerships worth their trust. We monitor the realisation of the strategic objectives in our operations. We regularly evaluate our operations. As part of the evaluation, we specify the development targets based on which we develop our operations. Our personnel are highly qualified and competent. Our partnerships support the development of competence and learning. Our operations are led by good governance and are properly documented. We deal with the feedback we receive in a responsible manner. The feedback lays a foundation for learning and developing the operations. We regularly take part in external evaluations. We inform our various interest groups regularly of the results of our operations.

The owners of Lapland UAS ltd are the town of Rovaniemi, the town of Kemi, the town of Tornio, the Kemi-Tornionlaakso Municipal Education and Training Consortium Lappia, the Rovaniemi Municipal Federation of Education and the the University of Lapland. The home place of the new organization is Rovaniemi and the board is chaired by the town of Kemi.

The Lapland UAS quality system supports the achievement of the principles of the quality policy by clarifying and developing the general procedures and processes of the university of applied sciences and the monitoring of the results essential to its operations. The quality system is based on the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) model.

The CAF model enables the understanding of the cause-and-effect relationships between strategies, processes and results. Using the PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle, on the other hand, illustrates the continuous improvement at all levels of the organisation and in all processes. The operations of Lapland UAS are based on enhancement-oriented evaluation that helps identify the strengths, good practices and development targets in the operations. Documents, process descriptions and instructions relating to the operations are available on the Lapland UAS intranet. Documents and instructions relating to studies can also be found on the Lapland UAS website.

The security policy of the Lapland University of Applied Sciences outlines the general goals safeguarding security, operating principles and responsibilities in the security operations.

The Lapland University of Applied Sciences is a nationally recognised expert in the Arctic and Nordic security conditions. National and international security partnerships are built by networking.

The Lapland University of Applied Sciences develops and maintains security, which has been selected as one of the strategic focus points of the university. Customer-oriented operations are used to respond to the different security needs and to promote everyday security in our own operations and in our operating environment.

The focus points of the security work ensuring an undisturbed functioning of the studying and working environment include creating a positive security culture through proactive security thinking as well as risk identification and management. The starting point is to anticipate accidents and dangerous situations and to prevent them as efficiently as possible. The anticipation and positive communications also strengthen the sense of security experienced by the students, personnel and visitors.

The security work of the Lapland University of Applied Sciences that abides by the responsibility principles promotes the well-being of the students and personnel, the quality and effectiveness of the teaching, research and development activities as well as the competitiveness of the university of applied sciences.

The best security practices are used to prevent and manage the risks that target the students, personnel, property, immaterial values and the operating environment. The operating method has a positive impact on the security and comfort of the university and the surroundings of its locations both locally and regionally.

Is Lapland good for international students?

Lapland is a beautiful region in northern Finland that is known for its stunning natural scenery and unique culture. As an international student, Lapland can be a great place to live and study, but it is important to consider several factors before making a decision. One of the main factors to consider is the weather.

What is the rank of Lapland University in Finland?

Lapland University of Applied Sciences Rankings - AD Scientific Index 2024.

How much is the tuition fee at Lapland University of Applied Sciences?

Here is a breakdown of the tuition fees for some of the most popular programs at the University of Lapland: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): 8,000 euros per year. Master of Arts (M.A.): 8,000 euros per year. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.): 8,000 euros per year.

Why choose Lapland University?

Study on Top of the world! Then University of Lapland, a multidisciplinary institution in the North of Finland, is the right place for you. You will combine academic freedom and quality education with state-of-the-art facilities and support services.