About us.
Learning by development
In accordance with Laurea’s strategy, Learning by development (LbD) is applied in all learning situations. The basics in Learning by development model is always genuine work-life development task or development task related to Laurea's research, development, and innovation project. Important to understand in LbD-model is that guidance is central, i.e. the lecturer guides and gives constructive feedback and thus supports the student in professional growth.
In LbD-model the student learns how to combine theory and practice, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking and reflection. Therefore, development-based learning requires being active and committed to the projects. Meanwhile, the students can build their networks with possible cooperation partners. The foundation in Laurea’s pedagogical learning model is not only to inspect theoretical issues but to seek constant solutions to authentic situations arising from working life.
The most appealing university of applied sciences in Finland 2019 spring.
Laurea at a glance
Business management, Social Services
and Health Care and Hospitality Management
Field
of study
7,800
students
1600 graduates per year from Bachelor's programmes, 300 graduates per year from Master's programmes
Over 30,000 Laurea graduates (spring 2021)
Annual turnover: EUR 52 million
52 million
EUR
7800
students
1600
graduates
30000
alumni
Organisation
President Mr. Jouni Koski operates as chairman of the management team, and the members are the unit directors, the rectorate, representatives of personnel organisations, and a representative of the university student organisation Laureamko. The goal of the management team is to assist the President in leading and developing Laurea.
Mr. Jouni Koski, Head and CEO of Laurea University of Applied Sciences
History of Laurea UAS
History of Laurea UAS
Laurea University of Applied Sciences (Laurea UAS, formerly Vantaa University of Applied Sciences and Espoo-Vantaa University of Applied Sciences) began operating in Vantaa in 1991 as one of the first universities of applied sciences to be granted an experimental licence in Finland.
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In 1997 – 1998, this experimental licence was expanded to comprise nearly 20 educational institutions in the region of Uusimaa. At that time, the name of the institution was changed to Espoo-Vantaa University of Applied Sciences, reflecting the cities that were its main owners.
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The Government of Finland put the institution’s operation on a permanent footing in 2000, and the name Laurea University of Applied Sciences was adopted in 2001.