Overview

Physiotherapy services support individuals, groups, and communities in improving health, well-being, and quality of life. Physiotherapists work collaboratively with clients to enhance participation, prevent functional decline, and promote independent living through evidence-based assessment, guidance, therapy, and rehabilitation.

Career opportunities

As a physiotherapist, you can work in hospitals, primary healthcare centres and rehabilitation facilities. Career opportunities are also available in occupational health services, social and elderly care services, schools, day-care centres, sports and recreational services, as well as non-governmental organisations promoting public health, physical activity, and disability inclusion.

Hospitals

Primary health care

Rehabilitation services

Occupational health services

Social and elderly care services

Sports and recreational services

Schools and daycare centres

Non-governmental organisations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Common studies

Professional core competence

Clinical placement

Complementary studies

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

More details

Rolling Admissions - Applications are reviewed continuously

Language

English

Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lappeenranta, Finland

Disciplines

Physiotherapy

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Degree Certificate of your upper secondary education + an official translation in English (if applicable)

Transcript of Records + an official translation in English (if applicable)

Verification for grading scale (if not included in the transcript of records)

Language Test Certificate (when required)

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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

11000 EUR / year

≈ 11000 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 9 000

Living costs

Lappeenranta

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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