Established in 2014, Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu (Lapland University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Rovaniemi (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lapland. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Kemi, Tornio. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu (Lapin AMK) is a small coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu (Lapin AMK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 8 years old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Lapin AMK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.