KOE is the student union of LAB University of Applied Sciences. We want to make your student life the best time of your life. Our job is to make sure that your studies go as smoothly as possible. Read more about KOE.

Chairperson's Greetings 2025

Congratulations on your new studies and welcome to LAB!

It’s wonderful to have you as part of LAB University of Applied Sciences and our student community! At LAB, you'll have the opportunity to study on a modern campus and gain excellent preparation for working life. You're not only joining LAB University of Applied Sciences but also our broad student community. You can become part of Student Union KOE and your own field's student association. There are plenty of us here, and you'll surely find your place among us. It’s lovely to see new faces as part of our community!

The start of your studies might feel a bit nerve-wracking. You can always seek support and reassurance from older students as well as from the staff. We understand that the orientation can feel like a big and somewhat overwhelming information package. Just focus on the moment, and you'll get the most out of the orientation!

You’ll get as much out of your studies as you’re willing to put in. Your own activity is the foundation for everything. Be brave in trying new things and challenge yourself. You determine how skilled and professional you will become in your field. Surround yourself with other motivated students. Together, we can achieve more and will get through everything!

You can find balance to studying through different student events and through our student community. Remember that free time is an essential part of staying healthy and energized during your studies. The journey that now may feel long will go by faster than you'll know.

Good luck to your new studies!

Best regards,
Sipsu Hyttinen
Student Union KOE
Chair of the Board 2025