With around 70,000 residents, Lappeenranta city is located on the shores of Lake Saimmaa in the Southeast of Finland. It has 2 universities namely the Saimaa University of Applied Sciences and Lappeenranta University of Technology.

Individuals looking to deepen their knowledge of computer systems or electrical devices for workplace application may wish to pursue a program in technology. These students can often choose an industry-specific niche and develop skill in design, construction or repair with technical or digital devices.

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.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.