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Studying at Laurea

Modes of study

Laurea’s programmes are implemented as day, blended or online studies. Familiarize yourself with the different modes of study so that you know how the programmes are carried out in practice and can choose the mode of study that best suits you during the application stage.

What does studying require?

All modes of study require commitment from you. In university studies you need

  • self-direction,
  • group and networking skills,
  • sufficient time for studying, and
  • the ability to schedule your studies to fit your life.

All modes of study have the same workload and the degree studies last 3.5 years, 4 years for public health nurses. All programmes include competence-enhancing practical training regardless of the mode of study.

Daytime studies

Daytime studies primarily include on-campus instruction 2–5 days a week between 8 AM and 5 PM. In addition to on-campus teaching, the studies involve independent online learning and group work.

The studies also include internships, which, if possible, take place in the student’s hometown or nearby areas. The internships are full-time and require attendance. 

Blended studies

On-campus and online studies are combined in Laurea’s blended learning studying. Studying requires self-direction, group and networking skills, and the ability to schedule studies to fit one’s life.

Although blended learning focuses on online and remote teaching, it also includes on-campus teaching and scheduled online meetings with mandatory attendance. Blended learning studying is full-time, so sufficient time must be allocated for studies.

The studies also include internships, which, if possible, take place in the student’s hometown or nearby areas. The internships are full-time and require attendance. 

Online studies

In online studies, the entire program can be completed online. Online learning requires self-direction, group and networking skills, and the ability to schedule studies to fit one’s life. Some of the teaching is scheduled, involving lectures and interactive teaching online.

Some of the studies can be completed independently according to your own schedule during the study unit. Online learning is full-time, so sufficient time must be allocated for studies.

The studies also include internships, which, if possible, take place in the student’s hometown or nearby areas. The internships are full-time and requires attendance. 

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