LUT University

Institution Overview

LUT University, established in 1969, is a public research university in Finland. Its main campus in Lappeenranta is situated on the shores of Lake Saimaa, the fourth largest lake in Europe. LUT also has a second campus in Lahti, Finland. Additionally, the university maintains research offices in Mikkeli and Kouvola, Finland, and a regional office in Brussels, Belgium.

LUT is a multidisciplinary public university combining business, technology, and social sciences. Its key strengths include high-quality research, strong collaboration with industry, and education that leads to employability. The university offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs.

Tuition & Duration

Global Rankings

Top 300 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE)

#10 in THE Impact Rankings, SDG 13

#336 in QS World University Rankings

#291 in QS Sustainability Ranking

Scholarships

LUT University Scholarship Conditions:

1st Year: No scholarships available; however, students can receive an Early Bird discount of €2,000.

2nd Year: To be eligible for a 50% scholarship, students must have successfully completed 60+ ECTS credits in the first year.

3rd Year: To receive a 50% tuition fee waiver, students must have accumulated 120+ ECTS credits over the first two years.

Master’s Program: For students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from LUT, the tuition fee for the first year of the master’s program is €7,500.

Admission Timeline

The main application period is from January 8 to January 22, 2025.

Depending on the workload, responses are typically received within 4 to 12 weeks on average.

Admission Requirements

Completion of secondary education (12 years or equivalent)

Bachelor’s

IELTS: 6.5+ | TOEFL: 79+ | PTE: 58+

Master’s

IELTS: 7.0+ | TOEFL: 94+ | PTE: 64+