Lahti is Finland’s newest university city located along excellent transport connections. Lahti is a green, easily accessible, uncomplicated and affordable place for students to study, with great leisure opportunities. Weather you are interested in vocational studies, university or applied sciences, keep reading.
Lahti is Finland’s newest university city located along excellent transport connections. Lahti is a green, easily accessible, uncomplicated and affordable place for students to study, with great leisure opportunities. Weather you are interested in vocational studies, university or applied sciences, keep reading.
The campus environment represents a new era in learning and research; it is located in a renovated old factory – a facility that LUT shares with the LAB University of Applied Sciences, which is also part of the university group LUT Universities. The campus brings together over 7 000 students, over 1 000 employees and 20 business enterprises.
LAB University of Applied Sciences operates in Lahti and Lappeenranta, and also provides education online. The strengths of this higher education institution specialising in innovation include the circular economy, design, innovations and health.
LAB has more than 10 500 students, and it is the sixth largest university of applied sciences in Finland.
Salpaus Further Education is one of the biggest vocational education provider in Finland. Training programmes in Salpaus include basic vocational qualifications as well as further and specialist qualifications for all ages and backgrounds. Salpaus offers versatile and high-quality non-degree-oriented training, various forms of training for work life, supplementary skills education and immigrant integration training.
The Diakonia College of Finland (SDO) is a private vocational education provider with around 4,000 students each year. It is an option for newcomers who are interested in studies related to people‑centred work.
Most graduates find jobs in social services, health care, and different service sectors.
In addition to vocational qualifications, Diakonia College offers basic education studies, preparatory training, and workshops. These options can be useful for immigrants who want to strengthen their skills or prepare for further studies or working life in Finland.
The college provides education for people starting their first profession and for those who want to continue or update their professional skills. Training is also offered in cooperation with employers.
Campuses are located in Helsinki, Lahti, and Oulu, and some studies are available online.
Kiipula Vocational College is a vocational school in Finland that offers special support for students who need extra help with their studies. This can include learning difficulties, disabilities, or health‑related challenges. Kiipula can be a good option for immigrants who have recently moved to Lahti and need a supportive learning environment to start or continue their studies in Finland.
The college offers several vocational qualifications and preparatory programmes. Teaching is practical and hands‑on. Students study in small groups and receive individual support based on their needs.
Kiipula is suitable for both young people and adults who want to learn a profession, build confidence, and improve their chances of finding a job in Finland.
Lahti Conservatory is a music school in Finland where people of different ages and skill levels can study and enjoy music. It can be a good option for immigrants who have recently moved to Lahti and want to continue a music hobby or study music more seriously.
The conservatory offers teaching in classical, pop, and jazz music. Studies include instrument lessons, singing, music theory, and group activities.
Lahti Conservatory is open to children, young people, and adults. Beginners are welcome, and it is also possible to study music with the goal of becoming a professional musician. Music can be studied as a hobby or as vocational education.
Students have opportunities to play in bands, orchestras, and choirs. They can also take part in concerts and events, which is a good way to meet people and become part of the local community.
If you have moved to Finland and are interested in sports studies, training, or an active lifestyle, Kolme Kampusta Sports Institute offers several opportunities.
Kolme Kampusta Sports Institute is one of the largest sports education providers in Finland. It offers vocational education in sports and physical activity. The institute also provides training for athletes at different levels.
The institute operates on three campuses: Lahti, Lohja, and Helsinki. All campuses offer high‑quality training facilities and modern learning environments.
The institute is suitable for people who want to build a career in sports, improve their athletic performance, or take part in courses, camps, and recreational activities.
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Lahti is a rapidly developing growth centre of nearly 120,000 residents. In Lahti, people live with sufficient space and close to nature. The services of a major city and the close proximity to numerous lakes give Lahti a unique image and plenty of options for free time.
Lahti has good and versatile public transport connections inside the city. It’s also easily accessible from all around Finland.
Local and regional bus transport is carried out by LSL. The blue LSL buses drive by the Kauppatori market square and the Travel Centre. Find more detailed information about different ticket options, prices and points of sale.
An electric bike is a great way to get around in hilly Lahti. Over 250 city bikes are on the streets seven month of the year. Buy a seasonal pass, lend one of th a city bike from one of the stations and explore the city!
The Lahti Travel Centre is a transport hub bringing local and long-haul traffic and different modes of transport together seamlessly.
Malva, the Lahti museum of visual arts, is a new museum full of art, design, posters and culture in the heart of the city. Malva offers wonderful experiences for culture lovers, families with children and first-time museumgoers – everybody is welcome.
In Lahti, you can do water sports at the public indoor swimming pools during winter or enjoy summer days in by the countless lakes.
On the Salpausselkä ridges you can enjoy the scenery formed by the ice age round the year.
The Lahti region is full of different events. Sports, festivals, culture or smaller gatherings – pick your favourite!
In Lahti we have a Main Library, eight branch libraries and one mobile library. Libraries provide information, meeting places and enjoyable experiences for children, youth and adults. Libraries offer our customers an abundance of new books to read and also music, movies and games.
Multi-Culti, run by Lahti Youth Services, is a civic activity centre free for all. Multi-Culti promotes multi-ethnic and equal opportunities and support participation and integration by bringing people together through a variety of activities.
Wellamo Community College provides liberal adult education and offers an opportunity for self-development as well as a chance to pursue interest-oriented studies in a variety of subjects in the various phases of life. There are classes in art and craft subjects, languages, physical education, information technology, social subjects. Teaching language is usually Finnish, but for some Finnish language courses English is also used. You can check the language by contacting the office.
