Home of Northern Knowhow

Rovaniemi is the Arctic Capital of Finland – a city where nature, innovation, and business converge. Home to the University of Lapland and Lapland University of Applied Sciences, Rovaniemi offers top-tier education and research in Arctic issues, sustainability, and digital solutions.

Our strong RDI ecosystem connects academia and industry, driving innovation in sectors like circular economy, renewable energy, and tourism. Businesses benefit from tailored support, testbeds, and international networks.

Strategically located on the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi combines global accessibility with an exceptional quality of life. Here, ideas turn into impact.

Why Rovaniemi?

Home of Arctic Expertise

Rovaniemi, as the regional capital of Lapland, is an international tourist destination, a town with universities, the centre for commerce, administration and education in the region, and a town of sports and culture. Thanks to its excellent location and expertise cluster, our town has created a significant Arctic ecosystem.

Examining all key figures, our town has been experiencing expansion over the past few years. Rovaniemi receives around 300 new residents each year, and the number of new companies established in Rovaniemi averages around 400 each year. Tourist numbers have increased and become increasingly international throughout the 2000s and the role of students in different campuses has strengthened year after year. Our dynamic town is a great place to live and do business.

University of Lapland

Business and communities

Our scientific research and expertise in art and design provide a strong foundation for diverse cooperation with businesses and communities. For example, you can commission research, continuing education or student-led projects from us, take part in our research and development projects or recruit a trainee.

Lapland University of Applied Sciences

Research and Development

We enrich the North with new expertise and knowledge; with insight that paves the way for the future. We are a development partner and a trusted research partner.

We are profiled for arctic conditions expertise, which gives us a head start: if it works here, it works everywhere. We produce solutions to sustainability challenges, promote sustainable development and reduce the effects of climate change.

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