At our campus you’ll find a warm community and many opportunities to meet new people. The best way to get started in your studies is to actively participate in the work of your study group from the very first meeting.
If for a justified reason you are unable to attend the first on-site meeting, contact your group’s teacher tutor by e-mail. You can find your teacher tutor’s contact details in the Online Orientation. If necessary, you can get help from your campus student services.
Programmes’ starting dates and study group codes
The list below shows the different programmes’ start dates and locations, and provides the start group code. You will need the code when you view the first academic year’s timetable in Lukkarikone. Please check the information again before the first on-site meeting in case of possible changes.
Please see the starting date of studies and other important information below. Please also visit this page for possible important updates before studies begin.
During the orientation you will get to know your degree programme more in detail, practices of studying at Laurea and the detailed timetables for autumn 2026. Furthermore, you will get to know other students in your group, the tutor students and the tutor teachers together with the services provided by Laurea University of Applied Sciences.
Nursing
Daytime studies, Tikkurila campus
- Starting date: 31.08.2026 at 9:00 am
- Address: Ratatie 22, 01300 Vantaa
- Study group code: SNV226SN
Your tutor teachers together with the tutor students will be meeting you on the first day of orientation at the Laurea Tikkurila Campus (address Ratatie 22, 01300 Vantaa). It is extremely important that you are present on those days as you will receive all the necessary information concerning your studies.
- In case of acute illness etc, please notify your tutor teachers Pamela Linna and Ilari Ernamo (pamela.linna@laurea.fi; ilari.ernamo@laurea.fi) as soon as possible.
Recognizing Prior Learning as Part of your Studies (RPL)
If you have any previous higher education studies that you want to recognize as part of your Nursing degree, you need to first apply for the recognition.
First, you will need to look up the Laurea Nursing curriculum starting in autumn 2026, where the goals and content of each study unit is described. Then compare them to your prior higher education studies in university or university of applied sciences and consider which Laurea nursing study units have the same or similar goals and content. Then write a short explanation or description of competence, how you have accomplished the required skills and knowledge. You need to do this for every study unit you want to have recognized. Please compile them into one word-document.
You also need to attach a clear copy of the certificates/transcripts of your prior higher education studies. The documents need to be in Finnish or in English. If they are not issued in Finnish or English, they must be officially translated to English, so we can also compare the study units and courses. Also, pay attention to the amount of study credits that you have completed. You are obliged to demonstrate the comparability of your earlier studies completed abroad with the Finnish education system. In Laurea UAS we calculate, that 1 credit (ECTS) = 27 hours of student’s work.
Your recognition of prior learning document together with your higher education transcripts should be sent by e-mail to the tutor teachers Pamela Linna and Ilari Ernamo (pamela.linna@laurea.fi; ilari.ernamo@laurea.fi) and the Head of the Students’ affairs Riikka Mulder (riikka.mulder@laurea.fi) a week before your studies begin. This way the tutors will have time to read the documents and compare your prior studies to the current Laurea Nursing study units.
Participants have to bring their higher education certificates and diplomas and their suggestion, what studies to recognize. The workshop is not meant for previous licenced practical nurse studies, which will be discussed during orientation days. At the workshop, we can make a personalized study plan (PSP) for students.
Before your studies begin, there will be an RPL-workshop for new Nursing students at the Laurea Tikkurila campus on 26th August 2026 at 9am -12:30 in room B301. We expect all students, who want to have prior higher education studies recognized, to come with their higher education certificates and diplomas and their suggestion, what studies to recognize. The workshop is not for Licenced practical nurse studies, which will be discussed during the orientation days. At the workshop we can make a personalized study plan (PSP) for students.
Social Services
Blended learning studies, Tikkurila campus
- Starting date: 31.08.2026 at 9:00 am
- Address: Ratatie 22, 01300 Vantaa
- Study group code: SWV226SA
Your tutor teachers together with the tutor students will be meeting you on the first day of orientation at the Laurea Tikkurila Campus. It is extremely important that you attend as you will receive all the necessary information concerning your studies.
- In case of acute illness etc., please notify your tutor teachers Lloyd Bethell (lloyd.bethell@laurea.fi) and Satu Bethell (satu.bethell@laurea.fi) as soon as possible.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Before actually starting your studies, you should take a moment to consider if you might already have some competence that matches the learning outcomes for which your degree aims. See the objectives of your degree programme in the curriculum 2026-2027 and compare those to your current competences.
Your earlier competences can be taken into account in the following ways:
- Competences which are equivalent to the degree requirements can be recognized as part of the core competence studies.
- Any other higher education level competences, which do not match the degree requirements, can be included in the complementary competence studies if you wish.
As you start your studies, you will have an opportunity to discuss these questions with the guidance specialists at your campus. You are advised to apply for the recognition of compulsory studies at the beginning of your studies, because it might shorten your study time.
Each student has a named tutor teacher, and for the Social Services students starting studies in autumn 2026, the tutor teachers are Lloyd Bethell and Satu Bethell. The Head of Students’ Affairs is Ms. Riikka Mulder. Together the tutor teachers and the head of students’ affairs plan and decide which prior studies the student can have recognized. However, prior to this the student must request for the recognition. Here are the instructions, how that is done.
You will need to look up the Laurea UAS, Degree Programme in Social Services curriculum starting autumn 2026. There you can see the goals and content of each study unit. Therefore, what you need to do, is look through your prior studies in university or university of applied sciences and consider which Laurea Social Services study units have the same or similar goals and content. Then write a short explanation or description of competence, how you have accomplished the required skills and knowledge. You need to do this for every study unit you want to have recognized. Please compile them into one word-document.
You also need to attach a clear copy of the certificates/transcripts of your prior studies. The documents need to be in Finnish or in English. If they are not issued in Finnish or English, they must be officially translated to English, so we can also compare the study units and courses. Also, pay attention to the study credits that you have completed before vs. how many study credits the study unit or part of a study unit is in Laurea. You are obliged to demonstrate the comparability of your earlier studies completed abroad with the Finnish education system. In Laurea UAS we calculate, that 1 credit (ECTS) = 27 hours of student’s work.
An RPL-workshop for new Social Services students at Laurea Tikkurila campus will be held during the orientation days. We expect all students, who want to have prior studies recognized, to study the curriculum beforehand. If you find studies that could be recognised, you should bring all related higher education certificates and diplomas to the workshop. Your suggestions for recognition will be discussed at the workshop and a personalized study plan (PSP) will be created accordingly.
Separate application, blended learning studies, Tikkurila campus
- Starting date: 17.08.2026 at 9:00 am
- Address: Ratatie 22, 01300 Vantaa
- Study code: SWV2M26SA
Your tutor teachers together with the tutor students will be meeting you on the first day of orientation at the Laurea Tikkurila Campus. It is extremely important that you attend as you will receive all the necessary information concerning your studies.
- In case of acute illness etc., please notify your tutor teachers Henna Jalasmäki (henna.jalasmaki@laurea.fi) and Pia Pettersson (pia.pettersson@laurea.fi) as soon as possible.
Business Management
Daytime studies, Leppävaara campus
- Starting date: 24.08.2026 at 9:30 am
- Address: Vanha Maantie 9, 02650 Espoo
- Study group code: HBA226SN
Your tutor teachers together with the tutor students will be meeting you on the first day of orientation at the Laurea Leppävaara Campus. It is extremely important that you are present on those days as you will receive all the necessary information concerning your studies.
- Any late arrivals must be communicated to your tutor teacher Ilona Rönkä (ilona.ronka@laurea.fi) as soon as possible, along with an explanation of your situation.
Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services
Online studies
- Starting date: 20.08.2026 at 9:00 am
- Study group code: NSD226SA
Your studies will begin with a mandatory 2-day online orientation session on 20th – 21st August 2026 (9am – 15:30pm).
It is extremely important that you participate on those days as you will receive all the necessary information concerning your studies. We still highly recommend everyone to join the orientation on our campus since physical participation is important for connection building and becoming familiar with your peers. This is a good opportunity to meet and network with other students. Attendance is mandatory, unless you have a strong and valid reason for being absent. Being present from the beginning is very important for getting started smoothly with your studies.
- If you are unable to participate in the online orientation sessions, you must contact the teacher tutor Mitha Jose (mitha.jose@laurea.fi) as soon as possible to explain your situation.
Business Information Technology, Cyber Security
Online studies
- Starting date: 20.08.2026 at 9:00 am
- Study group code: NCD226SA
Your tutor teachers together with the tutor students will be meeting you at a mandatory 2-day online orientation session on 20th – 21st August 2026 (9am – 15:30pm).
It is extremely important that you participate in the orientation sessions as you will receive all the necessary information concerning your studies. Attendance is mandatory, unless you have a strong and valid reason for being absent. Being present from the beginning is very important for getting started smoothly with your studies.
- If you are unable to participate in the online orientation sessions, you must contact the teacher tutor Deepak Chhetri (deepak.chhetri@laurea.fi) as soon as possible to explain your situation.
Safety, Security and Risk Management
Blended learning studies, Leppävaara campus
- Starting date: 26.8.2026 at 9:00 am
- Address: Vanha Maantie 9, 02650 Espoo
- Study group code: HRA226SA
Your studies will begin with an orientation programme 26th – 28th August 2026 (9am – 17:45 pm) at the Leppävaara campus (address Vanha maantie 9, Espoo).
Your tutor teachers together with the tutor students will be meeting you on the first day of orientation. It is extremely important that you are present on the orientation days as you will receive all the necessary information concerning your studies. The orientation programme is arranged on campus only.
- Any late arrivals or absence must be communicated to your tutor teachers Kaci Bourdache (kaci.bourdache@laurea.fi) and Sami Kiiskinen (sami.kiiskinen@laurea.fi) as soon as possible, along with an explanation of your situation.
Global Health and Crisis Management
Blended learning studies, Tikkurila campus
- Starting date: 28.8.2026 at 9:00 am
- Address: Ratatie 22, 01300 Vantaa
- Study group code: SYV726SJ
Your studies will begin with a mandatory online orientation session held in Zoom on 28th August 2026 at 9 am.
It is extremely important that you participate on the orientation day as you will receive all the necessary information concerning your studies. Attendance is mandatory, unless you have a strong and valid reason for being absent. Being present from the beginning is very important for getting started smoothly with your studies.
- If you are unable to participate in the online orientation session, you must contact the teacher tutor Teija-Kaisa Aholaakko (teija-kaisa.aholaakko@laurea.fi) as soon as possible to explain your situation.
Before your studies begin, you also have to complete the online Masters student orientation course “Developing and Management of Studying Skills in Master’s Studies” in canvas.laurea.fi. You can complete it after you have activated your Laurea student account in beginning of August 2026.
You can see the schedules for the rest of your studies with the schedule tool (Lukkarikone) explained below. Use the study group code to access your schedules.
Service Innovation and Design
Blended learning studies, Leppävaara campus
- Starting date: 28.8.2026 at 9:00 am
- Address: Vanha Maantie 9, 02650 Espoo
- Study group code: HYA226SJ
Your studies will begin with a mandatory online orientation session held in Zoom on 28th August 2026 at 9 am.
It is extremely important that you participate on the orientation day as you will receive all the necessary information concerning your studies. Attendance is mandatory, unless you have a strong and valid reason for being absent. Being present from the beginning is very important for getting started smoothly with your studies.
- If you are unable to participate in the online orientation session, you must contact the teacher tutor Virpi Kaartti (virpi.kaartti@laurea.fi) as soon as possible to explain your situation.
Before your studies begin, you also have to complete the online Masters student orientation course “Developing and Management of Studying Skills in Master’s Studies” in canvas.laurea.fi. You can complete it after you have activated your Laurea student account in beginning of August 2026.
You can see the schedules for the rest of your studies with the schedule tool (Lukkarikone) explained below. Use the study group code to access your schedules.
Technology Law
Online studies
- Starting date: 28.8.2026 at 9:00 am
- Study group code: HYD626SJ
Your studies will begin with a mandatory online orientation session held in Zoom on 28th August 2026 at 9 am.
It is extremely important that you participate on the orientation day as you will receive all the necessary information concerning your studies. Attendance is mandatory, unless you have a strong and valid reason for being absent. Being present from the beginning is very important for getting started smoothly with your studies.
- If you are unable to participate in the online orientation session, you must contact the teacher tutor Juli Mansnerus (juli.mansnerus@laurea.fi) as soon as possible to explain your situation.
Before your studies begin, you also have to complete the online Masters student orientation course “Developing and Management of Studying Skills in Master’s Studies” in canvas.laurea.fi. You can complete it after you have activated your Laurea student account in beginning of August 2026.
You can see the schedules for the rest of your studies with the schedule tool (Lukkarikone) explained below. Use the study group code to access your schedules.
How to view study schedules in Lukkarikone
- Go to Lukkarikone –> In English
- Select ‘Group search’ and enter your Study group code in the search field(see above).
- When you see your study group in the search results, click the ‘Add’ button –> Hide search results–> and select August in the calendar tool. You can browse your schedules by month, week or day at a time.
Student tutors are here to help you
Student tutors are involved at the beginning of new students’ studies and create, among other things, social media tutoring groups for new students. Through the group you will receive additional information and instructions, you can ask questions and discuss, and get to know your future fellow students.