After you have been accepted to study at LAB University of Applied Sciences, it's time to start planning your trip to Finland!
In this webpage we have collected some important information what exchange student is good to know.
The student union of LAB University of Applied Sciences is KOE. KOE's mission is to make sure that your studies go as smoothly as possible. They promote the interests of all the students of LAB and the quality of education. They make the students’ voice heard in the decisions that concern students. KOE also organizes events and free time activities to counterbalance the busy student life.
As a member of the student union you will get a student card. With the student card, you are entitled to a huge amount of member benefits and discounts in Finland. As a member of KOE you also get benefits at KOE’s events.
All exchange students will get their own personal tutor student. The tutor student will be in contact with you before your arrival to Finland, meet you on your arrival in the Travel Centre and show you around LAB and the city. Tutor students will also help and support you during your whole exchange period in Finland.
The tutor students are second year or older degree students at LAB. You can ask the tutors anything, the answer is not always known, but at least they know where to get help. Besides helping you, the tutors will also take care that you enjoy your student life by arranging different kinds of events during the academic year.
Remember though, that the best thing about being in a foreign country is to find things out by your own and to notice that you really are able to survive in new surroundings, although it may not always be easy. This gives you the best memories and experiences.
Hello new student, and congratulations on your study spot!
We are your friendly local section of Erasmus Student Network, or ESN. You can find one of our sections in both Lappeenranta and Lahti! The sections are independent and exist for students, by students. Each section's mission is to bridge the gap between international and domestic community here in Finland. Sections mainly focus their events towards exchange students, however anyone who is internationally minded can and should be apart of the community! All of the events are held in English, and ESN also works with partners around Finland to offer you unforgettable trips to places like the Finnish Lapland!
We hope to see you soon!
Best,
ESN Lappeenranta and ESN Lahti
You will receive a personal username and an official student email account upon your arrival. You will have access to Microsoft's cloud service Office 365.
Courses at LAB University of Applied Sciences are delivered flexibly, utilizing digital solutions. Various electronic platforms and materials are used in the learning process and course contents. Students connect to the learning environment using their own mobile devices, such as a laptop or a tablet with a keyboard. LAB provides a wireless network on campus as well as support for using your own device.
We provide individual support for exchange students with special needs. Our student exchange coordinators make the required arrangements together with the student service experts. Please be in contact well in advance if individual support is needed.