Language studies

Beginning on 1.8.2026 registration for Language Centre courses will take place through the Cross-Institutional Study Information Service, see the instructions.

The joint Language Centre of the LAB University of Applied Sciences and LUT University enhances the language and communication skills that are a prerequisite for successful interaction and internationalization, not only for the needs of our students and staff but also for working life in general.

Skilled language teachers train students for intercultural interaction situations. Learning foreign languages and cultures is seen as an opportunity to broaden the worldview and develop creative thinking.

Language and Communication Studies

Extensive and diverse language and communication skills are at the heart of all professional competences. The Language Centre focuses on professional communication skills at more advanced proficiency levels. These skills comprise professional reading, business and academic writing, negotiations, meetings, presentations, PR, guidance and training, interaction, and intercultural competence. The aim is that companies and organisations benefit from our graduates´ language and communications skills.

In addition to Finnish, Swedish and English, you have a chance to learn six other languages. You can start studies in German, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Finnish as a second language from the very beginning. Naturally, there are more advanced courses available for those who have previously studied the language. Please, start from the level you have already reached. You are offered contact, online and blended learning courses. Furthermore, there are joint online courses from other universities.

Regardless what Sisu and study guides let you know, all English, Chinese, Russian and elementary Finnish as a Second Language courses are taught in English when we have international students in the courses. Also, all intercultural competence/communication courses are in English. In addition, all German courses taught by Pirjo Rantonen are in English. All French courses except for French 1 and 2 in the spring in Lappeenranta are in English. All Spanish courses except for online Spanish 1 and 2 are taught in English.