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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 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:
- 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.
Master's programmes
At LUT University, you can choose from over 30 technology, business, and social and communication sciences master's programmes in English. Our degree programmes are internationally accredited and developed in close collaboration with industry, ensuring your studies are relevant to the changing needs of your profession.
In our master's programmes, you will acquire a broad foundation of knowledge and diverse range of skills that will prepare you for tackling challenges of the future. The duration of each master's programme is two years, amounting to 120 ECTS credits and leading to a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in the field in question.
Technology programmes: In our technology master's programmes, you will study efficient production and the use of energy, electricity, and sustainable hybrid technology solutions in modern industry. You will also learn how to renew and develop contemporary industrial organisations sustainably and adopt digitalisation and programming tools to address great societal challenges.
You can choose from programmes in chemical engineering, computational engineering, electrical engineering, energy technology, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering and management, and software engineering.
Business programmes: In our business master's programmes, you will learn to question prevailing business practices and develop new types of entrepreneurship. As a graduate, you will be able to help companies and other organisations to operate profitably and reap success in a sustainable way. You will become an active problem-solver who not merely adapts to a changing world but actually changes the world. You can choose from a total of five master's programmes in business.
Social and communication sciences programmes: In the social and communication sciences master's programmes, you will learn to use your skills to build a carbon-negative and resource-sustainable future, taking into account technological, economic, political and social factors. You can choose from two programmes in social sciences and one in communication sciences.
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.
Tuition fee, early bird discount, and scholarships
Students from outside the EU/EEA pay a tuition fee of EUR 13,500 per academic year in all English-language master's programmes. We offer an early bird discount for the first year and scholarships for the second year.
Early bird discount: An early bird discount of EUR 6,000 is available in all master’s programmes for the first academic year. In other words, the discounted tuition fee is EUR 7,500. To receive the discount, you need to accept your place at LUT and pay the tuition fee within three weeks of receiving an offer of admission.
Scholarship: Students who have completed 60 ECTS credits in their first academic year are eligible for a scholarship of EUR 6,000 for their second academic year.
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.
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Admissions guide 2025
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 (e.g., transport, museums, cultural events, and recreational activities).
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.
Our campuses
Our green and modern campuses are located in the cities of Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland. We also offer some master’s progammes in our regional units in Kouvola and Mikkeli. Our campuses and regional units provide a compact combination of all the services students need. In all four cities, most student apartments are located within walking distance of the university facilities, and there are plenty of high-quality sports and recreation venues.
Our international community consists of nearly 9,000 members representing almost 100 nationalities.
