Software changes the world
Software and technology are increasingly important in our daily lives. With the aid of digitalisation, the structures, trends and operating methods of society are being renewed and expanded, offering countless opportunities for IT experts.
Programming skills give you the tools to deal with the important societal challenges. These challenges can relate to digitalisation, reducing energy consumption, development needs of the business world, guiding consumer behaviour towards sustainability, or solving societal or organisational problem by introducing a new software service, product or system.
Software engineering degree programmes at LUT University in Finland focus on developing advanced knowledge and expertise for the design and development of software and digital services and the digital transformation of business processes. In our programmes, you will learn to understand software engineering methods and apply them to problems with societal impact.
We invite you to join us at LUT, where you will obtain a wide-ranging education in software engineering and develop a trailblazer mentality to become tomorrow’s responsible decision-maker.
LUT University
LUT University (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT) is a public science university in Finland, bringing together the fields of technology, business, and social and communication sciences. Clean energy, water, and air are life-giving resources for which we at LUT University seek new solutions with our education and research.
One of the world's top universities
LUT has been listed among the top 300 universities worldwide by Times Higher Education, one of the world’s most highly regarded ranking organisations. We are also a globally top-ranked university for climate action.
Apply to our bachelor's programmes
Apply to our English-language bachelor's programmes through rolling admission from 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025. For applying, you need to submit an electronic application form along with the required documents in Studyinfo.fi. You can apply with either math curriculum + language test or OMPT + language test or SAT.
No entrance exams. Studies start at the end of August 2025.
Apply to our master's programmes
Apply to our English-language master's programmes through regular admission during 16 December 2024–22 January 2025. For applying, you need to submit an electronic application along with the required documents in Studyinfo. Required documents for master's programmes are suitable bachelor’s degree, verified English language test, and min. GPA requirements or interview in some programmes.
Here's a checklist on how to apply to the master's programmes:
- Choose a suitable master's programme in technology, business, or social and communication sciences.
- Check the admission requirements of chosen master's programme: business, technology, or social and communication sciences programmes.
- Prepare your documents.
- Fill in the online application form on Studyinfo.fi, upload all the required documents and submit your application by 22 January 2025 at 15:00 (UTC+3). Here are direct links to the application forms for technology, business and social and communication sciences programmes.
No entrance exams. Studies start at the end of August 2025.
If you have any questions regarding application, contact admission@lut.fi.
Tuition fee, early bird discount, and scholarships
Tuition fees for students outside EU/EEA countries is EUR 13,500/academic year in all English-language master's programmes and EUR 9,500 or EUR 9,000/academic year in English-language bachelor's programmes.
Early bird discount for the first year and scholarships for the second and third years are available.
Tuition is free for students from EU/EEA countries.
Early bird discount and scholarships in master's programmes
Early bird discount and scholarships in bachelor's programmes
Continue your studies in doctoral programmes
After completing a master's degree at LUT, you can continue your studies at the doctoral level, expanding your knowledge in a specific field of study and deepening your academic skills.
Our doctoral programmes cover all of LUT’s fields of science: business, technology, and social and communication sciences. During your doctoral studies, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of your research field and be able to apply research methods to generate new scientific knowledge.
Finland as a study destination
Finland is a booming country that is consistently ranked among the top ten in the world in terms of the standard of living, economic stability, and education. It is a country of innovation and technology and has continuously topped related global indices. Finnish companies highly value innovation designed to solve problems in a pragmatic and surprising way.
On the global scale, Finland is a small country. Finland's population of 5 million makes up barely 0.07 per cent of the world's population, and its land area accounts for as much of the world's total area. However, even a small country can rise to the top, and this is what Finland has done: in international comparisons, Finland is often among the leading nations. Finland is:
- the happiest country for the seventh year in row;
- the top country in education according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD);
- the most advanced country in the EU in the utilisation of digitalisation;
- the second largest in the EU in the share of renewable energy in the country's total energy consumption;
- the third most innovative country.
How much does it cost to live in Finland?
Finland is known for its high standard of living, which means the local price level is not the lowest in the world. However, the cost of living in Finland is about the same as in other EU countries. Expenses vary depending on the accommodation you choose and your personal spending habits.
In LUT’s campus cities, living expenses including accommodation in a student apartment may amount to roughly EUR 700–800 a month.
As a degree student in Finland, you will receive a student card that entitles you to student discounts on meals and other services.
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Why choose LUT University?
- We are in the top 300 of the THE World University Rankings, the foremost global ranking of universities.
- We are one of the world's top universities for climate action.
- We offer high-quality education through internationally accredited programmes.
- Our international community of almost 100 nationalities welcomes you.
- Our campuses and regional units offer a compact combination of all of the services students need. In our campus and regional unit cities, accommodaion is located within walking distance from the university, and there are plenty of excellent sports and recreation venues.
