University of Lapland
For the north, for the world
Suitable for degrees in Education and Social Sciences.
Originally established in 1979 to provide higher education opportunities for those living in the far reaches of northern Finland, the university has become an important educational institution for the entire country. Located in the city of Rovaniemi, on the Arctic Circle, the University of Lapland is an international, multidisciplinary university whose areas of expertise include art and design, education, law, social sciences. As a research-based higher education institution, our teaching and research facilities offer students and scholars the opportunity to pursue academic excellence, at all levels.
With main campus located in Rovaniemi it is far – on top of the world. University of Lapland is the northernmost science and art university in Finland and in the European Union. That is why we have so good connections by land, air, sea and WiFi.