Overview

The Design for the Planet from LAB University of Applied Sciences emphasizes creative design thinking processes with human empathy for each other around real-world problems.

The degree programme is conducted online and as a part-time learning opportunity. Applicants are required to have at least two years of full-time work experience in a related field and an appropriate bachelor’s degree.

Key Facts

The basis for development is understanding the main challenges of the state of the planet and how to follow the evolving sustainability rules, regulations, and reporting requirements. Design thinking includes systems understanding and evidence-based, human-driven information acquisition for holistic understanding and multidisciplinary development. Visual information forms an integrated part of the communication and development tools and result-building.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Thinking in Sustainability (entrance examination course)

Organizational transformation in Sustainability

Systems Thinking and Strategic Design in Sustainability

Designing explorative and experimental co-development

Sustainable Service Design

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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Rolling Admissions - Applications are reviewed continuously

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lappeenranta, Finland

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Design

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To meet the eligibility criteria, applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in design, media, technology, business, humanities, social or natural sciences, or other suitable sustainable development or communication work supporting field.

They must also have at least two years (24 months) of relevant work experience gained after completing the bachelor's degree.

Work experience is only counted after the bachelor's degree has been awarded and must be proven by a work certificate.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9000 EUR / year

≈ 9000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fees for EU/EEA students.

Early Bird International Tuition Fees: EUR 15 000

Funding

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