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1) Front page

This portal is targeted at

- People who are interested in university or applied university degree programmes located in Lahti, and consider applying

- People who are accepted into a higher education study programme located in Lahti

- International students who are already studying in Lahti

- Exchange students, exchange scholars, conference guests, parents and family members and student advisors who need information about international higher education issues in Lahti, Finland.

Contact information is available on the 'Study advising' page. For more information, send a contact form to info@studyinlahti.fi

2) Programmes and courses

- MURE Master’s degree programme in Multidisciplinary Urban Environmental Issues http://www.helsinki.fi/urban 

- Master's Degree in International Business Management (Lahti University of Applied Sciences http://www.lamk.fi/haku/haku.html?action=nayta&kurssiid=1888)

- Bachelor in International Business 210 ECTS (LUAS, http://www.lamk.fi/english/business/studies/undergraduate/)

- Bachelor in Business Information Technology 210 ECTS (LUAS, http://www.lamk.fi/english/business/studies/undergraduate/)

- Minor in Urban Environmental Ecology (25 ECTS) http://www.helsinki.fi/urban/courses/index.htm

All the courses in Lahti from Department of Environmental Sciences can be found at https://oodi-www.it.helsinki.fi/hy/frame.jsp?Kieli=6&valittuKieli=6 by using sorting Unit = Division of Environmental Ecology --> Show courses.

- Minor in Materials in Urban Environment (25 ECTS) (Tampere University of Technology, http://www.tut.fi/public/index.cfm?MainSel=7579&Sel=23424&Show=42278&Siteid=66)

- Basic Course in Environmental Management and Economics (5 ECTS) http://www.helsinki.fi/ymparistotieteet/english/studies_lahti.html

- 502003 Bioinformatics (3 ECTS) University of Helsinki, see https://oodi-www.it.helsinki.fi/hy/frame.jsp?Kieli=6&valittuKieli=6 (Division of Environmental Ecology, Show courses)

- Yhd-73.3295 Energy Recovery from Waste L (4 ECTS) Aalto University Lahti Center,  https://oodi.aalto.fi/a/opintjakstied.jsp?Kieli=1&Tunniste=Yhd-73.3295&html=1

- Public Participation in Planning (5 ECTS) Lappeenranta University of Technology & Palmenia Centre for Continuing Education (coming)

3) Study Advising

Lahti University of Applied Sciences, International Advisers see: http://www.lamk.fi/english/international/contact/

Degree Programme in Sport Development and Management, Vierumäki campus, Master education:  http://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/education-and-application/master-degree-programmes/dp-in-sport-development-and-management-vierumaeki-campus-master-education/contact-information-1 Kari Puronaho kari.puronaho at haaga-helia.fi

Tampere University of Technology, Material Technology: Tiina Malin, tiina.malin at tut.fi

Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lahti School of Innovation: Planning officer Heidi Passila, heidi.passila at lut.fi

Aalto University Lahti Center, Environmental Technology: Jaana Kauppi, jaana.kauppi at tkk.fi

University of Helsinki, Department of Environmental Sciences, Urban Environmental Ecology: Kirsi Vakkilainen, kirsi.vakkilainen at helsinki.fi

University web pages:

Universities belonging the Lahti University Consortium: http://www.lahdenyliopistokeskus.fi/
Lahti University of Applied Sciences:http://www.lamk.fi

HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences in Vierumäki, Heinola: http://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/education-and-application/master-degree-programmes/dp-in-sport-development-and-management-vierumaeki-campus-master-education

Tampere University of Technology, Laboratory of Plastics and Elastomer Technology: http://www.tut.fi/public/index.cfm?mainsel=2710&sel=2710&Show=2391&siteid=67&CFID=192498380&CFTOKEN=32847660

Libraries:

Learning Centre and central library Fellmannia http://www.fellmannia.fi

Student Unions:

Natura ry, Society of Environmental Ecology students: http://natura.nettisivu.org/studying-in-lahti/

Guild of Civil and Environmental Engineers:  http://ik.ayy.fi/?q=english

Liro ry, Lahden Insinööriopiskelijat: http://www.liro.fi/

LAMKO ry, Student union of Lahti School of Applied Sciences: http://www.lamko.fi/?toiminto=45, tutorsihteeri at lamko.fi

Finnish language courses

Wellamo-opisto https://www.opistopalvelut.fi/wellamo-opisto/index.asp#150_Lahti, Fintandem language trainigns coordinator Anja Kivivuori,  anja.kivivuori at wellamo-opisto.fi

4) Everyday life

Health care, health insurance and other important issues:

• International Student Guide made by Helsinki Education and Research Area (HERA) for university students: http://www.herastudentguide.fi/

• International Student Guide made by LUAS: http://www.lamk.fi/english/guide/ for students in universities of applied sciences

City of Lahti http://www.lahti.fi/www/cms.nsf/pages/indexeng

The Lahti City Hospital Emergency Duty department, only in case of emergencies: http://www.lahti.fi/www/cms.nsf/pages/89866DA97664EEF6C225712600483823

Regional Integration Service Point Alipi: http://www.alipi.fi/index.php

Multiculti The Multicultural Centre of Lahti, especially for the young people: http://www.nuorilahti.net/multi-culti/index.php?id=148

Lahti Guide for immigrants: http://www.alipi.fi/ajankohtaista.php?uid=6

Local Traffic in Lahti:  http://www.koivistonauto.fi/etusivu/36-etusivu/894-briefly-in-english

Sports and other leisure possibilities in Lahti: http://www.lahdenseutu.net/en/

Evangelical Lutheran Church: Immigration activities Lahti: http://www.lahdenseurakuntayhtyma.fi/ajankohtaista/immigration_activity

Finnish Orthodox Church in Lahti, Harjukatu 5, 15110 Lahti, Email: lahti at ort.fi

Islam Association in Lahti Al-Hamd ry, Mariankatu 11, Lahti 15110, Email: J.Nordling at kotiposti.fi

5) Housing and Scholarships

Student Housing Company Oppilastalo Ltd. http://www.oppilastalo.fi

City of Lahti Housing Services http://www.lahdentalot.fi/en/

Financing of studies for university students: http://www.helsinki.fi/studying/Financing_of_studies.shtml

Financing of Studies for students in Universities of Applied Sciences: LUAS International Student Guide: http://www.lamk.fi/english/guide/

Fleemarkets with furniture and household wares: http://www.kirpputorihaku.com/kirpputori/lahti

Waste Management Instructions by Päijät-Hämeen Jätehuolto http://www.phj.fi/yhteiset/english.html &nbsp

6) Facts on Lahti and Finland

Facts about Finland http://www.studyinfinland.fi and http://www.finland.fi

Location and News of Lahti Region http://www.lahdenseutu.net/en/

Weather in Lahti: http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/Lahti

Location of police station in Lahti: http://maps.google.fi/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=fi&geocode=&q=Salininkatu+3,+Lahti&sll=60.805545,25.733544&sspn=0.000975,0.001942&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Salininkatu+3,+15100+Lahti&ll=60.979478,25.654986&spn=0,0.015535&z=16&layer=c&cbll=60.979375,25.654941&panoid=aAMkhBfawChw11vl43Zndw&cbp=12,126.33,,0,5

Location of tax office in Lahti: http://maps.google.fi/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=fi&geocode=&q=Kirkkokatu+12,+Lahti&aq=&sll=60.984391,25.664277&sspn=0.009284,0.033023&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Kirkkokatu+12,+15140+Lahti&ll=60.984204,25.66653&spn=0.009284,0.033023&z=16

Location of the Local Register Office of Lahti: http://www.maistraatti.fi/Global/Yhteystiedot_kuvat/Lahestymiskuvat/Lahden_maistraatti.gif

Location of Lahti University Consortium Coordination Unit: http://maps.google.fi/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=fi&geocode=&q=Saimaankatu+11,+Lahti&aq=0&sll=60.979406,25.654943&sspn=0.009327,0.033023&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Saimaankatu+11,+15140+Lahti&ll=60.982591,25.667238&spn=0.009284,0.033023&z=16

Location of LUAS international Office: http://maps.google.fi/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=fi&geocode=&q=Paasikivenkatu+7,+Lahti&aq=&sll=60.983507,25.645502&sspn=0.009284,0.033023&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Paasikivenkatu,+15110+Lahti&z=16

How to get to Environmental Campus of Lahti: http://www.lahtisbp.fi/en/contact_us/how_to_find_us

Location of Fellmannia the Learning Centre: http://maps.google.fi/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=fi&geocode=&q=Salininkatu+3,+Lahti&sll=60.805545,25.733544&sspn=0.000975,0.001942&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Salininkatu+3,+15100+Lahti&ll=60.979478,25.654986&spn=0,0.015535&z=16&layer=c&cbll=60.979375,25.654941&panoid=aAMkhBfawChw11vl43Zndw&cbp=12,126.33,,0,5

Location of Multiculti The Multicultural Centre of Lahti: http://maps.google.fi/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=fi&geocode=&q=P%C3%A4ij%C3%A4nteenkatu+1,+Lahti&aq=&sll=60.984704,25.662067&sspn=0.009284,0.033023&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=P%C3%A4ij%C3%A4nteenkatu+1,+15140+Lahti&z=16

Location of Alipi the integration office: http://maps.google.fi/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=fi&geocode=&q=Vapaudenkatu+1,+Lahti&aq=&sll=60.984204,25.66653&sspn=0.009284,0.033023&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Vapaudenkatu+1,+15110+Lahti&ll=60.983652,25.660951&spn=0.009284,0.033023&z=16