University of Lapland

The University of Lapland is the northernmost university in the European Union. We combine science and art at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland. Our Arctic university creates new knowledge, skills, and expertise for the North and for the world.

"My favourite memory? Petting and feeding the reindeer in the Santa Claus village!"

a WUR exchange student

General Information

  • Academic calendar: Semester 1: August - December, Semester 2: January - May
  • Language of instruction: English, Finnish
  • Areas of agreement: Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences
  • Erasmus code: SF ROVANIE01
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