About us | University of Lapland

International Arctic expert

Creative pioneer

Our strategy leads us toward our vision of being a creative forerunner and a responsible Arctic university community by 2030. Our profile is composed of research on Arctic and Northern change and knowledge of the Arctic environment.

Forerunner of Arctic collaboration

UArctic is a cooperative network of Arctic universities, and it is one of our strategic partners. Membership in the network creates Arctic opportunities for us in terms of education, research, and outreach. We are one of the founding members of the network and we host its international secretariat.

For the North – For the world

Who we are

The University of Lapland offers an academic experience in arts and sciences at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland. The fields of education and research here are education, law, art and design, social sciences, and northern and Arctic issues. We create new knowledge, skills, and expertise for the North and for the world.

Our principles

Our university community operates on the basis of shared principles and common practices. These help us to build a shared vision of our future, ensure smooth flow of operations, and provide an attractive and safe learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Welcome to our university

Come work with us

The University of Lapland is an inspiring international work community. With us, you can engage in important work dealing research, education, and services supporting the community and society.

For new international staff

We welcome new members of personnel to our university community. To help you get settled in Rovaniemi, we have collected things you need to know before and after your arrival.