Lahti city is the seat of the Paijanne Tavastia Region, Finland. It is a bay town with a population of over 100,000 people. The city is home to the Lahti University of Applied Science.

Industrial engineering students learn about optimizing complex systems, processes and organizations. This field of study combines engineering, science and math. Additionally, students may gain knowledge of subjects such as statistical analysis, quality control and operations management.

The formal higher education system of Finland is the 7-3-2-2 pattern. The university takes two years in vocational or technical education and finally two-year pre-tertiary education. Finland also has several public as well as private universities that have enabled accessibility of higher education to students.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.