Other names:
University of Lapland
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Lapin Yliopisto

Box 122, 96101 Rovaniemi, Finland
4.21 / 5 based on 54 reviews.
Description:
The University of Lapland at Rovaniemi, on the Arctic Circle, is the most northern university in Finland and the European Union. It is a diversified centre for education and research, where science and arts come together in a unique fashion. The four faculties of education, law, social sciences and art and design - both combined and as separate units - all form an aggregate that will creatively meet the challenges of the coming millennium with courage and new courses of action.


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86% of students recommend
54 reviews
Housing
3.9/5
 All experiences (54)
Student life
4.4/5
 5 stars (24)
Academic
4.3/5
 4 stars (18)
Languages
4.7/5
 3 stars (6)
Expenses
3.8/5
 2 stars (6)
Overall
4.5/5
 1 star (0)
“For design sudents: good facilities and workshops(metal and wood), best inspirations from culture and places, for guys: the most beautiful girls you have ever dreamed.” Read Review
magro, Ireland

54 reviews of Lapin Yliopisto

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HOUSING    
by magro, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Erasmus
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? the best way!
Personal comments:
good facilities: microwave, toaster, owen, sauna, vacuum cleaner etc etc, no living room, I think they would use it more, so the wouldn't be so shy!
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Natalia, St.Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance, St. Petersburg, Russia
Marketing and Sales Management, FIRST
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Tivoli and Doris are the best places to go out. Both free and have 1 euro beer on wednesday. Both free till 11 or 12 on Saturday. Doris is generally more expansive, but the crowd could be better for some. Check both out. Participate in sports that are offered by University. There are really a lot to choose from. Travelling can be costly, since the town is up the North, but do go to Sweden.
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ACADEMIC    
by magro, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Erasmus
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
if you need particoular coursis to have credits in some specific area it's possible to agree some personal credits working by your own.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
more interaction with finns!!!! courses for erasmus are only in english, it would be better to take part also to other courses with more local students

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LEARNING ENGLISH    
by klinta, Uniwersytet Wroclawski, Wroclaw, Poland
Law, Criminal /Criminology, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
A lot of people speak English. But Finns don't really like to speak with intenrational students. But don't worry!! You will manage :)
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EXPENSES    
by Elli, Hogeschool Antwerpen, Antwerp, Belgium
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
more expensive food & alcohol, you go out more, you travel more,...all because you only have this opportunity once (or twice) in your life.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by Elli, Hogeschool Antwerpen, Antwerp, Belgium
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
No, I had enough information before I left. It was nice to have a new exciting discovery every week!
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
The university supports and follows the student in a very good and personal way. The professors know each student and help each student to find their own direction in an indendant way.



FINAL COMMENTS

It's best to buy some warm clothes before you leave! Travelling around Finland is great in summertime (after university is over) with the train (half price with Finnish student card). Basic knowledge of English is useful, there were some international students that didn't speak a word of English and they had a hard time at the start. Great experience. I would leave right away if I could!
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