Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Higher EducationUusimaa, Finland1001-5000 Employees
Laurea University of Applied Sciences is a higher education institution operating across six campuses in the Greater Helsinki Region of Finland. It provides professionally oriented degree programs, including bachelor’s and master’s studies, with a significant emphasis on practical learning through close ties with the labor market and project-based collaboration. The university offers programs in Finnish and English, alongside opportunities for continuing education and Open University studies, aiming to prepare students for employment by integrating work-life relevance into its curriculum. Laurea serves a broad student body and positions itself as one of Finland’s larger universities of applied sciences, engaging in service innovations, regional development, and R&D activities through its Learning by Developing model. The institution combines education with research and development efforts conducted in partnership with experts, students, and external collaborators. Its campuses are located in the Uusimaa region, with recent activity noted in institutional developments and collaborations within the broader Finnish higher education sector.