About Laurea

Laurea is a university of applied sciences operating in Uusimaa region with six campuses. Our operations focus on people and interaction.

The Laurea community is comprised of approximately 11,000 students, 670 staff members and 39,000 Laurea alumni.

At Laurea, we value different competences, and members of the higher education community can be proud of their work and accomplishments.

Laurea University of Applied Sciences has set as its mission to create a sustainable future together with working life.

Laurea has six campuses in Helsinki region. The biggest campuses are Tikkurila in Vantaa and Leppävaara in Espoo. Both campuses are easily accessible by train and buses from Helsinki. Read more!

Laurea University of Applied Sciences is active in many international networks. Read more!

Laurea's social impact review 2024 highlights the diverse ways in which Laurea can create impact on society.

Laurea's Annual Review summarises the key measures and figure for 2024.

Stronger together - strategic alliance between Haaga-Helia, Laurea and Metropolia Universities of Applied Sciences

For Laurea, regional development means engaging in interaction and collaboration and actively fostering co-operation both in Finland and abroad.

Laurea's communication service helps the media and stakeholders. Contact us when you are looking for interviewees, information about Laurea, logos, or other materials.

On this page we gather information about the effects of the Ukrainian war on Laurea's operations. We update the page regularly.