University of Lapland: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2083 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #700 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #11 of 36 | In Finland |
| #1 of 2 | In Rovaniemi |
| #158 of 1,021 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 43 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Enrollment
- 6,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ulapland.fi
- Languages
- Finnish;English
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.
Research profile
University of Lapland has published 3,506 scientific papers with 47,450 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, Biology, Geology, and Philosophy.
University of Lapland majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 2 |
| 1992 | 7 | 2 |
| 1993 | 6 | 2 |
| 1994 | 11 | 23 |
| 1995 | 10 | 40 |
| 1996 | 7 | 25 |
| 1997 | 18 | 59 |
| 1998 | 8 | 59 |
| 1999 | 29 | 87 |
| 2000 | 18 | 93 |
| 2001 | 21 | 165 |
| 2002 | 31 | 211 |
| 2003 | 40 | 239 |
| 2004 | 34 | 276 |
| 2005 | 51 | 429 |
| 2006 | 56 | 522 |
| 2007 | 51 | 507 |
| 2008 | 71 | 659 |
| 2009 | 82 | 914 |
| 2010 | 63 | 907 |
| 2011 | 113 | 1287 |
| 2012 | 147 | 1454 |
| 2013 | 178 | 1864 |
| 2014 | 167 | 1969 |
| 2015 | 172 | 2250 |
| 2016 | 205 | 2521 |
| 2017 | 210 | 2667 |
| 2018 | 219 | 3011 |
| 2019 | 266 | 3578 |
| 2020 | 273 | 4335 |
| 2021 | 277 | 5164 |
| 2022 | 305 | 5659 |
| 2023 | 297 | 5711 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Lapland gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | EU/EEA Students | Non-EU/EEA Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Free | 9,000€/year |
| Master's Degree | Free | 10,000€/year |
| Doctoral Degree | Free | 12,000€/year |
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.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| 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 |
University of Lapland alumni
-
Mikko Kärnä
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary officercivil servant
- Biography
-
Mikko Kärnä is a Finnish politician. He served as a member of the Parliament of Finland from 30 April 2015 until 12 June 2018 for the Lapland constituency. He was also the mayor of Enontekiö from 2012 to 2015. He is a member of the Centre Party.
-
Katri Kulmuni
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Katri Briitta Ilona Kulmuni is a Finnish politician who served as the 35th deputy prime minister of Finland and the leader of the Centre Party between 2019 and 2020. A member of the Centre Party, she has been a Member of Parliament since 2015.
-
Antti Kurvinen
- Enrolled in the University of Lapland
- Studied in 2013
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Antti Ilmari Vilhelm Kurvinen is a Finnish politician currently serving in the Parliament of Finland for the Centre Party at the Vaasa constituency.
-
Pirjo Muranen
- Occupations
- cross-country skier
- Biography
-
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 a bronze (Individual sprint: 2009). She married on 30 June 2007; previously known by her maiden name of Pirjo Manninen.
University of Lapland faculties and divisions
| 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 |
General information
| Alternative names | Lapin yliopisto |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Culture |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 122 Yliopistonkatu 8 Rovaniemi, 96101 Finland |
|---|---|
| City population | 62,000 |