University of Lapland: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1922 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 679 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 11 of 36 | In Finland |
| # 187 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
60%
Enrollment
6,000
Languages
Finnish;English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (ylioppilastutkinto) or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Enrollment | 6,000 |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Lapland based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Lapland.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Lapland faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Lapland.
Centre : Arctic
Arctic Studies
Environmental Studies
Centre : Language
Modern Languages
Faculty : Art and Design
Art Education
Clothing and Sewing
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Media Studies
Textile Design
Faculty : Education
Adult Education
Education
Gender Studies
Primary Education
Teacher Training
Technology Education
Faculty : Law
Comparative Law
International Law
Law
Faculty : Social Sciences
Administration
International Relations and Diplomacy
Management
Political Sciences
Psychology
Public Law
Social Sciences
Social Welfare
Social Work
Sociology
Tourism
Institute : Lapland Institute for Tourism Research and Education
Tourism
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Lapland.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Kandidaatin tutkinto/Kandidatexamen
Administration
Fine Arts
Law
Social Sciences
Maisterim tutkinto/Magisterexamen
Administration
Design
Education
Fine Arts
Law
Social Sciences
Lisensiaatti/Licentiat
Administration
Education
Law
Social Sciences
Tohtorin tutkinto/Doktorexamen
Administration
Education
Fine Arts
Law
Social Sciences
Research profile
University of Lapland has published 4,308 scientific papers with 76,499 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Ecology, Geology, Biology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,214
/ 45,245
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
2,599
/ 62,415
|
| Political Science |
2,281
/ 27,621
|
| Law |
2,063
/ 26,726
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,037
/ 47,921
|
| Sociology |
1,833
/ 24,683
|
| Ecology |
1,666
/ 44,477
|
| Geology |
1,632
/ 48,909
|
| Biology |
1,598
/ 43,722
|
| Computer Science |
1,511
/ 26,696
|
| Philosophy |
1,494
/ 17,225
|
| Engineering |
1,399
/ 21,965
|
| History |
1,354
/ 22,138
|
| Business |
1,241
/ 16,330
|
| Psychology |
1,229
/ 16,438
|
| Archaeology |
1,193
/ 21,236
|
| Physics |
1,170
/ 28,297
|
| Oceanography |
1,048
/ 32,018
|
| Economics |
1,046
/ 16,817
|
| Medicine |
981
/ 18,528
|
| Art & Design |
947
/ 11,674
|
| Paleontology |
850
/ 27,541
|
| Mathematics |
677
/ 17,056
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
640
/ 17,244
|
| Chemistry |
603
/ 13,067
|
| Environmental Management |
591
/ 21,169
|
| Development Studies |
579
/ 10,690
|
| Linguistics |
563
/ 6,457
|
| Social Psychology |
561
/ 7,828
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
525
/ 19,910
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
517
/ 14,000
|
| Management |
492
/ 5,688
|
| Education |
476
/ 6,227
|
| Anthropology |
413
/ 6,598
|
| Fashion Design |
402
/ 4,212
|
| Finance |
365
/ 4,280
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
352
/ 4,083
|
| Statistics |
347
/ 12,401
|
| Mathematics Education |
331
/ 4,932
|
| Earth science and Geoscience |
325
/ 11,431
|
Annual publication & citation counts
14 Notable alumni
1. Timo Koivurova
1967-. (aged 59)
jurist
university teacher
Timo Koivurova is a research professor of the Arctic Centre, University of Lapland, Finland. He served as the director of the Centre from 2015 to 2020. His doctoral dissertation in 2001 was on environmental impact assessment in the Arctic. He became the director of the Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law 2003 and research professor in 2004.
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2. Eveliina Heinäluoma
1988-. (aged 38)
politician
Eveliina Rosa Heinäluoma is a Finnish politician currently serving in the Parliament of Finland for the Social Democratic Party of Finland at the Helsinki constituency.
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3. Hannu Takkula
1963-. (aged 63)
politician
Hannu Aapa Takkula is a Finnish politician and former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Finland. He is a member of the Centre Party, part of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe.
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4. Mikko Porvali
1980-. (aged 46)
historian
jurist
police officer
writer
Mikko Pietari Porvali is a Finnish author, historian, lawyer and a Detective Chief Inspector of the Finnish Police.
All 14 notable alumni
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