Bachelor's Programme in Energy Technology (double degree)

There are roughly three scenarios for the development of future energy solutions: renewable energy sources (hydro, solar, wind, wave and bioenergy), safe nuclear power, and carbon capture and use. These represent the core of energy engineering. By studying energy technology, you will build a career in pioneering technologies. Energy technology is suitable for those interested in technology who want to utilise mathematics and natural sciences as tools.

This programme focuses on the most efficient, environmentally friendly production and distribution of a basic element in our daily well-being: energy and its related technologies.

The main themes of the studies are the efficient production and use of energy and environmental friendliness. Your training will be based on three key areas of expertise in energy technology: physical phenomena related to energy technology, such as policies that affect the shape and magnitude of energy; energy conversion from one form to another; and machinery and equipment for energy conversion.

The Bachelor's Programme in Energy Technology is a unique, international double degree programme developed in cooperation with Hebei University of Technology (HEBUT) in China. Students admitted to this bachelor's programme will receive a degree certificate from two universities after they have fulfilled the degree requirements of both universities. Students complete the entire degree in Lahti, Finland.

Why a double degree?

This double degree programme prepares you for the international labour market. In today’s globalised world, getting degrees from two universities and mastering the basics of the Chinese language adds extra value to your future career and helps you stand out from other job applicants. As the official language of the world’s second-largest economy, Chinese is particularly valuable in business, allowing for more effective communication and fostering deeper connections in professional contexts.

Note: Those holding Chinese citizenship are subject to regulations set by Chinese Ministry of Education and must directly apply to HEBUT in order to get double degree. Non-Chinese speaking students must pass a language test during their studies at LUT to receive a degree from Hebei University of Technology. The language test assesses takers' abilities in the application of everyday Chinese (Mandarin). Test contains listening  and reading comprehension and writing sections. Students  who have passed the language test can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic, and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China. For more information, contact admission@lut.fi.
 

The Bachelor's Programme in Energy Technology is a three-year double degree programme. The programme leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Technology, B.Sc. (Tech.), which is 180 ECTS credits.

The programme includes general, intermediate specialisation, minor, language and elective studies as well as a Bachelor's thesis at the end of the studies. Read more in this academic year’s curriculum.

After completing a bachelor's degree in energy technology, you can continue your studies in one of LUT’s master's programmes in energy technology: Energy Conversion, Nuclear Engineering or Sustainable Energy Systems. You can also apply separately to the Finnish-language master's programme Energiatekniikan EnTeDI.

We are committed to providing high-quality education. International programme accreditations ensure the continuous development of our education and the international recognition of our graduates’ degrees. LUT University is one of the world’s top 300 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, which is one of the most highly regarded university ranking systems.

Graduate engineers in energy technology are needed for well-paid jobs to take care of safe, economical and low-emission energy production.

Energy is always needed, whether it is a recession or a boom, so there is a need for experts in the field now and in the future.

Extensive knowledge of the energy industry is a trademark of LUT University graduate engineers. They are mainly employed in development, operation and management positions in the energy industry and production and in research and consulting positions.

Work tasks are often related to energy economics, the environmental impact of energy production, emission mitigation, renewable energy sources, the construction and safety of nuclear energy, and the operation and control of power plants.