University of Lapland: Statistics
Updated:
EliteDegrees
| 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.
+ show more
2. Anni-Kristiina Juuso
1979-. (aged 47)
jurist
journalist
actor
film actor
Anni-Kristiina Juuso is a Sámi actress, renowned for her leading female roles in the movies The Cuckoo and The Kautokeino Rebellion. She received Russia's Best Actress award by both the movie academy and the press. Juuso has also received a State Movie Award, which was handed to her by Vladimir Putin. In addition to her acting career, Juuso works as...
+ show more
3. Antti Kurvinen
1986-. (aged 40)
politician
Antti Ilmari Vilhelm Kurvinen is a Finnish politician currently serving in the Parliament of Finland for the Centre Party at the Vaasa constituency.
4. Pirjo Muranen
1981-. (aged 45)
cross-country skier
Pirjo Muranen is a retired Finnish cross-country skier. She won a bronze medal in the 4 × 5 km relay at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Muranen won five medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with three golds (Individual sprint: 2001, 4 × 5 km relay: 2007, 2009), a silver (Team sprint: 2005, with Riitta-Liisa Lassila), and...
+ show more
All 14 notable alumni
Securing connection to Elite Portal...
Similar universities nearby
69%
Acceptance
2014
Founded
Top Ranked Subjects
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Medicine
Computer Science
18%
Acceptance
9,000
Enrollment
1992
Founded
Top Ranked Subjects
Biology
Engineering
Chemistry
31%
Acceptance
2,900
Enrollment
1958
Founded
Same level universities in Finland
#9
Lappeenranta University of Technology
Yliopistonkatu 34 Lappeenranta
Yliopistonkatu 34 Lappeenranta
Acc. Rate: 28%
#10
University of Vaasa
P.O. Box 700 Wolffintie 34 Vaasa
P.O. Box 700 Wolffintie 34 Vaasa
Acc. Rate: 20%
#11
University of Lapland YOU ARE HERE
P.O. Box 122 Yliopistonkatu 8 Rovaniemi
Acc. Rate: 60%
#12
Hanken School of Economics
P.O. Box 479 Arkadiankatu 22 Helsinki
P.O. Box 479 Arkadiankatu 22 Helsinki
Acc. Rate: 20%
#13
University of the Arts Helsinki
P.O. Box 1 Helsinki
P.O. Box 1 Helsinki
Acc. Rate: 12%
#14
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Joukahaisenkatu 3 Turku
Joukahaisenkatu 3 Turku
Acc. Rate: 33%
#15
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
P.O. Box 4000 Myllypurontie 1 Metropolia
P.O. Box 4000 Myllypurontie 1 Metropolia
Acc. Rate: 22%
#16
Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Ratatie 22 Vantaa
Ratatie 22 Vantaa
Acc. Rate: 18%