About us
International Laurea
We offer students and staff a wide range of opportunities to develop international expertise both in Finland and around the world. We are also a sought-after partner for companies and organizations in international research and development projects.
Opportunities offered by the Pioneer Alliance
Laurea University of Applied Sciences is part of the PIONEER alliance formed by ten European universities. The cooperation brings internationalisation opportunities for students, staff and partner organisations.
International education activities
Laurea conducts international education activities in cooperation with universities and organisations around the world. The offerings include short courses, joint programmes and double degrees, which are based on Laurea’s high quality and work-life-oriented pedagogy.
Our international networks
International networks are at the core of Laurea’s learning, development and innovation activities. Cooperation with partner universities and expert networks strengthens our Learning by Developing model and keeps education and research connected to global developments.
International news
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Lue lisää: Towards more equal and inclusive mobilities and communitiesTowards more equal and inclusive mobilities and communities
What happens when staff mobility is combined with equality?
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Lue lisää: International project work builds valuable skills – “This felt like a small internship”International project work builds valuable skills – “This felt like a small internship”
Laurea’s international project with the PIONEER alliance and Peikko Group gave students practical experience in multidisciplinary teamwork and real-world problem solving.
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Lue lisää: Laurea University of Applied Sciences has terminated its cooperation with the Aesthetic AcademyLaurea University of Applied Sciences has terminated its cooperation with the Aesthetic Academy
Laurea has formally terminated its cooperation with the Aesthetic Academy as of 22 April 2026.
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Lue lisää: Minimizing waste and increasing organic food – BarLaurea promotes sustainability with the Green Key certificationMinimizing waste and increasing organic food – BarLaurea promotes sustainability with the Green Key certification
BarLaurealle myönnettiin kansainvälinen Green Key -sertifikaatti, jonka kriteeristö pohjautuu YK:n kestävän kehityksen tavoitteisiin. Samalla sertifikaatti on vastuullisuusohjelma, jota BarLaurea toteuttaa muun muassa suosimalla yhä…
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Lue lisää: Increased impact sought for higher education institutions: New network-based collaboration planned in the Helsinki Metropolitan AreaIncreased impact sought for higher education institutions: New network-based collaboration planned in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area
Aalto University, the Haaga-Helia, the University of Helsinki, Laurea and the Metropolia have launched preparations to intensify collaboration.
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Lue lisää: Laurea and Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences established a joint international health instituteLaurea and Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences established a joint international health institute
The new educational unit was officially inaugurated at a ceremony held in Shanghai on March 13.
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Lue lisää: Laurea aims to find solutions to the challenging internship placement situationLaurea aims to find solutions to the challenging internship placement situation
As the national internship placement situation has deteriorated, Laurea has begun seeking solutions to the situation through initiatives such as a project, recruitments, and…
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Lue lisää: Laurea strengthens European research and higher education collaboration through the PIONEER AllianceLaurea strengthens European research and higher education collaboration through the PIONEER Alliance
Laurea has received the chairmanship of the PIONEER Alliance for 2026.
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Lue lisää: Towards a more hopeful working life: experts, companies, and international networks met at Laurea campusesTowards a more hopeful working life: experts, companies, and international networks met at Laurea campuses
Laurea hosted its annual International Week in January.
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Lue lisää: What is it like to study service design, SID graduate Corey L’Esperance?What is it like to study service design, SID graduate Corey L’Esperance?
Interview with Corey L’Esperance, who just graduated from the Service Innovation and Design Master’s program at Laurea.