Location
Lahti University of Applied Sciences is located in Southern Finland in the city of Lahti. Seven faculties operate in a number of locations in Lahti, with the main central campus area within a kilometre from the city centre.
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Great location
Lahti is a lively, growing city in Southern Finland. From Helsinki, the capital of Finland, and the country's main international airport, it takes only about an hour by car to Lahti. It is also very convenient to travel to Lahti by bus or train. Public transport connections in all directions, including St. Petersburg in Russia, are excellent.
The inspiring environment
Lahti Region has about 220,000 inhabitants, of whom 100,000 live in Lahti. Lahti is surrounded by lakes and the passenger harbor by Lake Vesijärvi is like a second living room for the people in Lahti. The lakeshore boulevard is a place to meet with friends, enjoy life at the boat restaurants, shop at local artisans, or take a cruise on the lake. In the wintertime, skiing and skating routes on the ice go past the harbor. After a refreshing outdoor exercising session, it's wonderful to stop by to warm up with a cup of coffee and enjoy freshly baked Finnish "pulla".
The award winning Sibelius Hall at the harbor welcomes listeners to classical, rock, and pop music concerts alike. It is also the home of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, which has been recognised as one of the world's best symphony orchestras. The many museums and good restaurants in Lahti also enliven the city life.
The current and evolving international companies in Lahti contribute to the city's growth. Lahti is a rapidly developing centre of technology, a city of innovative companies, progressive projects, fairs, congresses, and science.