Established in 2020, LAB University of Applied Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lahti (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Paijanne Tavastia. This institution also has a branch campus in Lappeenranta. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), LAB University of Applied Sciences is a medium-sized coeducational Finnish higher education institution. LAB University of Applied Sciences offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 2 years old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LAB University of Applied Sciences also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.