Lappeenranta University of Technology

LUT University is a public Science university in Finland. The international community at the university comprises over 9,000 members. There are two campuses of the university; Lappeenranta and Lahti. Furthermore, the university is also among the world’s Top 200 universities for global impact (THE 2023 Impact Rankings). Also, as per 2022 THE rankings, LUT University is one of the 20 best small universities across the globe.

At LUT, the major academic fields are Business, Technology or Social Sciences. Furthermore, the university is one of the Top 300 Universities in the world as per Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024. Ranked 1st in terms of reputation among Finnish Universities, LUT prepares students to constantly evolve with the working world. In short, the graduates from the degree programs are experts in technological and economic development and sustainability. In the context of academic programs, students can apply to a variety of English-language bachelor’s programs and master’s programs.

According to unofficial sources, Lappeenranta University of Technology Finland acceptance rate is around 15%. This signifies that the university is very selective while granting admissions. So, students with an exceptional academic record have a higher chance of getting admission. To study the bachelor’s programs of the university, the applicants must have completed upper secondary class education. Whereas, for admission to graduate courses, the applicants are required to have a relevant bachelor’s degree.

LUT Career Spark Subsidy and master’s thesis subsidy is the university’s subsidy form for employers, who offer an internship or master’s thesis place to international students. The aim of this is to support international students’ employment and integration into Finnish working life. LUT Career Spark covers part of the wage costs. LUT pays a subsidy of EUR 1,200 – EUR 2,200 to employers.

Yes, students can include an internship to their electives studies at bachelor’s and master’s level. The most common way to get an internship is to accredit a summer job period. The duration of an internship is 2-4 months, which takes place between May and August. The content of internship at the bachelor’s level is not defined, but, internships in own field is required. For the master’s degree, both content and the level of internship should be directly connected to the respective study field.

In Lahti and Lappeenranta, the accommodation expenses for a student apartment will be roughly EUR 700 per month. Also, as a degree student in Finland, students shall be issued a student card that entitles them to student discounts on meals and other services. A few apt examples of prices are as follows:

• Student lunch at the university: EUR 1.80 – 4.60
• Single bus ticket: EUR 1.60
• Monthly bus pass: EUR 42
• Coffee prices: EUR 3
• Movie ticket: EUR 15

The Early Bird Discount at LUT University is offered to students for the first academic year. The Early Bird Discount is of EUR 6,000 for the first academic year is offered. The tuition fee of EUR 7,500 is offered within 21 days from the date of having been emailed the official email of being admitted. An Early Bird Discount is applicable for bachelor’s degrees too (Regular admission). These bachelor’s programs are Computational Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Sustainable International Business, and Technology and Engineering Science

At the master’s level, only one academic scholarship is available for LUT University students. This scholarship is the Finland Scholarship. It is only available for regular admission and when a tuition fee is required. No separate scholarship application has to be filled out to avail this scholarship. This scholarship includes:

• Full coverage of the tuition fee
• EUR 5,000 for living costs for the first academic year

LUT University ranking in 2024 according to the top international ranking publishers are given below:

• QS World University Rankings: #351
• THE World University Rankings: #251-300

When compared with the previous year’s QS ranking, the university’s position has improved by 37 places. Even in THE rankings, the university’s position has improved from #301-350 in 2023 to #251-300 in 2024