A double degree always includes one or more mandatory periods abroad. At Laurea you can complete a double degree in the nursing degree or in the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
Nursing students can complete the Transatlantic Dual Degree in Nursing. The partner university for the double degree is Nazareth University in the United States. For more information about the double degree, contact Lecturer Niina Glerean.
Students studying for a Bachelor´s Degree in Business Administaration can complete a double degree at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Steyr, or at UCLL in Belgium. You can find more information about each degree on the English-language site or via the quick links below.
For more information about the business double degrees, contact Lecturer Kaija Koivusalo and International Affairs Specialist Maryan Hussein.
Double degrees in Business Administration and social services and health care
Transatlantic Dual Degree programme in Nursing
The Transatlantic Dual Degree is a special programme open to all nursing and public health students. The programme is implemented in cooperation with Nazareth University (New York, USA).
- The application period for the double degree programme is every January, and the entrance exam is held in February. A maximum of two students can be selected each year.
- Individual study plans are drawn up for selected students, and they spend two semesters in the United States.
- When all the required studies and final exams have been completed at both institutions, students receive the nursing degree from each university.
Note! If you want to work as a nurse in the United States, you must pass the NCLEX exam. There may also be state-specific additional requirements.
Studies
- The optimal timing to study at Nazareth University is in modules 4–5, although modules 3–4 are also possible.
- The student should have previous experience working in a hospital environment.
- At the time of application the student should not have completed more than 100 credits, so that there is enough room in the personal study plan (PSP) for the Nazareth studies.
- Complementary studies should be reserved for the Nazareth studies.
- The thesis process should be started before the exchange, and the student must ensure that required courses, such as research methods, have been completed in advance.
- Academic performance at Laurea affects selection. The recommended GPA is at least 3.0.
- Participation in the programme must not delay graduation from Laurea.
Costs
- Nazareth University studies are free of charge for Laurea double degree students.
- Students live on Nazareth University’s campus, usually sharing a room with another student.
- Campus fees are approximately 7,000 USD per semester, and they include accommodation and meals.
- Additional costs may include:
- Leisure-time insurance (note: Laurea’s insurance is valid during the studies)
- Work clothing required for clinical placements
- Textbooks and study materials
- Chest x-ray and medical certificate
- SEVIS fee (paid before departure to the United States)
- Students can apply for a scholarship from Laurea, and they remain eligible for Finnish student financial aid while studying abroad.
Who is selected?
- The applicant must be a Laurea nursing or public health student.
- Nazareth University studies can be tailored to fit the student’s personal study plan (PSP).
- Good academic performance — the recommended GPA is at least 3.0.
- Strong English language skills — Nazareth University recommends a TOEFL score of 79 or higher.
- High motivation to study at Nazareth University.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to represent Laurea in an international academic environment.
More information: Lecturer Nina Glearan
International Business Management – Marketing track in Belgium
Laurea students study the following courses:
- Business English 3
- Elective Language
- Sales Management
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Supply Chain Management
- Design Thinking
- Ethics
- Strategic Market Analysis
- CRM
More information: Kaija Koivusalo and Maryam Hussein
Double Degree with University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Double Degree in Global Sales and Marketing
For whom: Business students
What: Double degree in the Global Sales and Marketing programme
Where: University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Steyr
When: 4th semester (spring), 5th semester (autumn)
The application period is the same as for Laurea exchange studies.
How to apply?
- Apply normally according to Laurea’s exchange application schedule.
- The applicant must be a second-year student.
- After selection, students are guided to the double degree courses in Steyr.
- Students spend 2 semesters in Steyr and complete a total of 60 credits, which are recognised for the Laurea degree.
- Upon returning, students continue their studies at Laurea as normal.
- Upon graduation, students receive two degrees:
- Bachelor of Business Management (Laurea)
- Bachelor of Global Sales and Marketing (Austria)
- Upon graduation, students receive two degrees:
Note! The double degree does not extend the study duration at Laurea.
Practical information
- Scholarship: 360 € per month for the entire exchange.
- The studies are free of charge.
- The student is responsible for living expenses (accommodation, meals, transport, leisure).
- UAS Upper Austria assists with arranging accommodation and with academic guidance.
- Estimated living costs: 700–900 € per month.
- International students need a visa for Austria.
Course information
- 30 credits in the 4th semester
- 30 credits in the 5th semester