LUT School of Business and Management is among the world’s top 200 business schools in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2020 for business and economics subjects.

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Overview

LUT University is a pioneering science university in Lappeenranta, found in 1969. LUT University brings together the fields of Science and Business. They welcome students worldwide to apply to their international Master’s programs in Technology and Business Administration and Bachelor’s program in Technology.

LUT University performs well in international university rankings:

  • Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2020 – among the world’s top 200 business schools. Overall LUT University ranks in the top 400 universities.
  • QS World University Ranking 2020 – top 500 (#470)
  • Shanghai Ranking (ARWU) – among the top 801-900 universities

The city of Lappeenranta was one of two winners of the 2021 European Green Leaf Award for being “Europe’s greenest city.”

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Semester Starts

August/September 2024

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Application period

Bachelor’s:

Regular Admission: 27.12.2023 – 12.01.2024
Rolling Admission: 25.10.2023 – 10.05.2024

Master’s:

Early Admission: 06.10.2023 – 10.11.2023
Regular Admission: 24.11.2023 – 12.01.2024
Rolling Admission: 06.10.2023 – 10.11.2023

*Check specific dates from the program page

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Tuition Fees

Bachelor’s: 9 000 – 9 500 € / year
Master’s: 13 500 €/ year

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LUT University - Photo credit: LUT University
Credit: Teemu Leinonen, LUT

LUT University has an international community of around 6,000 students and experts. This includes over 500 full-time international students of around 80 different nationalities. Therefore, the LUT campus has a truly multicultural atmosphere.

Address

Skinnarilankatu 34,
53850 Lappeenranta
Finland

Website

LUT University

LUT University has also great connections to working life – the employment rate for graduates is 93-97 %. The University has strong links with the business community. For example, the Finnish business journal ‘Talouselämä’ has ranked LUT University as the best university in business technology cooperation in Finland.

LUT University focuses on solving problems concerning clean energy and water, circular economy, and sustainable business. Their expertise in clean energy is reflected on the Green Campus, which is a unique research and study environment. The Green Campus also supports the University’s research-based startup companies.

Lappeenranta University of Technology campus, Finland Europe
Photo credit: Teemu Leinonen, Lappeenranta University of Technology

Over 92% of international students of LUT University were satisfied with their student experience, according to the International Student Barometer 2017. Students were extremely satisfied with the campus area and its eco-friendliness, which was ranked first in the world. Also the university’s learning spaces, laboratories, online library and arrival services were ranked number one by LUT students.

Student life at LUT University is more than just studying a degree. The wide range of clubs and student associations, as well as the surrounding nature, provide memorable experiences ranging from culture to extreme sports.

In addition, LUT University has a wide range of international partners in nearly 50 different countries. These partnerships add value through joint research and education projects. As a result, LUT University creates world-class opportunities for the mobility of students, teachers, and researchers.

  • Close to the Russian border, Lappeenranta is a cosmopolitan city full of abundant business opportunities because of its important strategic location.
  • Strong expertise on clean energy and water, circular economy, and sustainable business, which is reflected on the Green Campus.
  • Located in Finnish Lakeland and on the shore of the fourth largest lake in the whole Europe, Saimaa, which is the only place in the world to see Saimaa ringed seals, one of the rarest seals in the world.

Are you interested to know how it looks like to study at LUT University? Check out our students’ stories:

Indian student in Finland: Studying Engineering at LUT University

STUDY PROGRAMS

Through Edunation, you can apply for bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in the field of technology and business provided by LUT University.

Admission criteria

The application process is fast and simple. The students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis which means that if you meet the minimum criteria, you can get your acceptance within a month. 

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  • Guaranteed admission for bachelor's degree

    Our Pathway to Finland program (Study Track: Engineering & Technology) offers guaranteed access to LUT’s Technology and Engineering Science degree.

    Admission requirements:

    Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Admission requirements for bachelor's degree

    Make sure you have all the following documents ready when you fill out the application form.

    Educational background

    Applicants who have completed a degree outside of Finland by 31 August 2021 that gives them eligibility for corresponding university studies in their home country are eligible for rolling admission to LUT’s English-language Bachelor’s programs.

    Applicants who have completed a qualification outside Finland must submit the following documents to Edunation:

    • Degree Certificate of Upper Secondary Education
    • Transcript of records
    • Curriculum of Upper Secondary Education
      Note: a curriculum contains a list of courses and their contents; it is not equivalent to the Transcript of Records. Applicants must include the curriculum outlining the contents and outcomes of the mathematics courses of their Upper Secondary degree. Please note that the curriculum must cover the complete duration of upper secondary school, a curriculum for one year only is not sufficient.
    • English Translations of documents

    Note: Original certificates must be shown when arriving in Finland. All documents need to be translated to either Finnish, Swedish or English, if the original document is in none of those languages. The translations need to be signed and stamped by an authorized translator.

    Proof of nationality

    • Passport ID page OR official ID card indicating nationality

    Note: You will need a valid passport when you apply for a visa or residence permit.

    English language certificate

    Applicants must prove their language skills in one of the following ways:

    • The applicant has completed one of the following language tests and meets the minimum score requirements.
    • The applicant has completed a higher education degree in English in a higher education institution located in the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or the EU/EEA. The applicant must have studied in the country in question.
    • The applicant has completed an upper secondary degree in English in the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
    • The applicant’s score in the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section is at least 480. The section must be completed after 1 January 2018. College Board must submit the results to LUT directly, and the results must be available when the application is being processed.

    Other requirements

    The requirements for grades are as follows, on a scale of failed to excellent:

    • arithmetic grade average “good”
    • advanced mathematics grade “good”
    • mathematics and natural sciences grade average “good”.

  • Admission requirements for Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration

    Make sure you have all the following documents ready when you fill out the application form.

    Educational background for Business Administration

    Applicants who have completed a qualification outside Finland must submit the following documents to Edunation:

    • Bachelor’s degree certificate from a related field (business) with at least 24 ECTS credits in the field of your chosen master’s program
    • Transcript of Records, with a minimum score of 3.5 on the scale of 1.0-5.0
    • A document explaining the credit system used during the bachelor studies

    Copies for the educational documents have to be officially certified. Whenever the degree has been completed in a certain country, there may be country-specific requirements for document certification involved. 

    Proof of nationality

    • Passport ID page OR official ID card indicating nationality

    Note: You will need a valid passport when you apply for a visa or residence permit.

    Language requirements

    A proof of English proficiency is required for all degrees at LUT University. You will need to take at least one of these tests with the following scores:

    • TOEFL iBT: 90
    • TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 90
    • TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: 90
    • TOEFL Enhancements: 90
    • IELTS Academic / IELTS Online: 6.5
    • PTE Academic / PTE Academic Online: 62
    • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced Pass on level A, B or C
    • Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency Pass on level A, B or C or Level C1 Certificate

    The language tests are valid for two years from the date of taking the test.
    Tests taken earlier than 15 October 2021 will not be accepted

    The language certificate must be valid during the application period. The Pearson test of English, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are valid for two years. There are no limitations on the period of validity of the other certificates. A TOEFL test score will only be accepted if it has been directly submitted from the TOEFL Educational Testing Service (ETS). Edunation’s TOEFL code is C046.

    Language test is not required if bachelor’s degree has been completed in English in an EU/EEA country, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA.

    Early admission: You can apply without GMAT Exam or GRE General but a higher arithmetic GPA and higher results for the language tests are required.

    • TOEFL iBT: 101
    • TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 101
    • TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: 101
    • TOEFL Enhancements: 101
    • IELTS Academic: 7.0
    • PTE Academic / PTE Academic Online: 72
    • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced Pass on level A, B or C
    • Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency Pass on level A, B or C or Level C1 Certificate

    The language tests are valid for two years from the date of taking the test.

    Tests taken earlier than 15 October 2021 will not be accepted.

    GMAT/GRE

    Early admission: for master studies in business, you must submit GMAT/GRE Test results:

    • GMAT Exam & GMAT Online Exam: 550
    • GMAT Focus Edition: 515
    • GRE General Test: Verbal Reasoning 152 + Quantitative Reasoning 152 + Analytical Writing 3.0

    The results for the GMAT and GRE tests are valid for 5 years from the date of taking the test and must be valid on the date of submitting the application.

    Further information: GMAT Tests: Sending Your Scores. & GRE Tests: Sending Your Scores.

    Rolling admission: for master studies in business, you must submit GMAT/GRE Test results:

    • GMAT: 550 OR
    • GRE General Test: Verbal Reasoning 152 + Quantitative Reasoning 152 + Analytical Writing 3.0

    MINIMUM ARITHMETIC GPA (For Early Admission)

    The arithmetic GPA for the degree you have to apply with must be

    • With GMAT/GRE: minimum of 3.50 on the scale of 1.00 – 5.00
    • Without GMAT/GRE: minimum of 4.20 on the scale of 1.00 – 5.00

    The arithmetic GPA evaluated in the LUT selection process is an arithmetic average of all individual study records included in the degree and graded with numbers (including the Final Thesis and excluding the grades for all the fails)

    Program-specific requirements

    Some of the master’s degree programs require program-specific documents, such as CV or motivational letter. Please consult in advance which documents you need to submit from this link: LUT – Program-specific requirements

    Interview

    For some degree programs, you will be invited for an online interview. The invitation to the interview will be sent if you meet the minimum requirements for the degree program within 2 weeks after submitting university your application to the university.

  • Admission requirements for Master of Science in Technology

    Make sure you have all the following documents ready when you fill out the application form.

    Educational background for Technology

    You are eligible to apply to programs in Technology with one of the following degrees.

    You would also need to meet the minimum required ECTS: LUT University minimum ECTS

    In addition you need to submit the following documents:

    • A document explaining the credit system used during the bachelor studies (Grading system)
    • Transcript of Records, with a minimum score of
      • 3.50 on the scale of 1.00 – 5.00 in the following programs:
      • Global Management of Innovation and Technology
      • Innovation and Logistics
      • Technical Physics
      • Data-Centric Engineering
      • Business Analytics, Engineering Science
      • Electrical Engineering
      • 3.00 on the scale of 1.00-5.00 in the following programs:
      • Chemical Engineering
      • Software Engineering and Digital Transformation
      • Software Product Management and Business
      • Mechanical Engineering
      • Industrial Design Engineering
      • Bioenergy Systems
      • Energy Conversion
      • Nuclear Engineering
      • Sustainability Science and Solutions

    Note: All documents need to be translated to either Finnish, Swedish or English, if the original document is in none of those languages. The translations need to be signed and stamped by an authorized translator.

    Proof of nationality

    • Passport ID page OR official ID card indicating nationality

    Note: You will need a valid passport when you apply for a visa or residence permit.

    Language requirements

    A proof of English proficiency is required for all degrees at LUT University. You will need to take at least one of these tests with the following scores:

    • TOEFL iBT: 90
    • TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 90
    • TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: 90
    • TOEFL Enhancements: 90
    • IELTS Academic / IELTS Online: 6.5
    • PTE Academic / PTE Academic Online: 62
    • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced Pass on level A, B or C
    • Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency Pass on level A, B or C or Level C1 Certificate

    The language certificate must be valid during the application period. The Pearson test of English, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are valid for two years. There are no limitations on the period of validity of the other certificates. A TOEFL test score will only be accepted if it has been directly submitted from the TOEFL Educational Testing Service (ETS). Edunation’s TOEFL code is C046.

    Language test is not required if bachelor’s degree has been completed in English in an EU/EEA country, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA.

    The language test results are valid for two years from the date of taking the test and your test result must be a valid one on the first day of the related application period.

    • Regular Admission: Test dates before 1 December 2021 will not be accepted.
    • Early Admission: Test dates before 15 October 2021 will not be accepted.

    Program-specific requirements

    Some of the master’s degree programs require program-specific documents, such as CV or motivational letter. Please consult in advance which documents you need to submit from this link: LUT – Program-specific requirements

    Interview

    If you are applying to a program related to Master of Science in Technology, you will be invited to an online interview. The invitation to the interview will be sent if you meet the minimum requirements for the degree program within 2 weeks after submitting university your application to the university.

  • Application instructions

    Read our general page about how to apply to study in Finland.

Tuition Fees & Scholarship

Tuition Fees

Bachelor’s Studies

For the Bachelor’s programmes starting in the academic year 2022-2023, the tuition fees are:

  • EUR 9 500/each academic year in Bachelor’s Programmes in Technology and Engineering Science and Industrial Engineering and Management

Early Bird discount: When accepted to Technology and Engineering Science or Industrial Engineering and Management you are granted an Early Bird discount of EUR 2000 on your first year’s tuition fee:
The tuition fee must be paid within 21 days of the admission decision.

  • EUR 9 000/each academic year in double degree programmes

Citizens of the non-EU/EEA countries (excluding Switzerland) must pay a tuition fee for their studies in the international programmes in Finland in general and also at LUT University.

Master’s Studies

  • EUR 9 500/each academic year

Scholarships

Bachelor’s Studies

Regular Programs (Technology, Engineering, Science, Industrial Engineering, and Management):

  • First academic year: No scholarships available.
  • Second academic year: 50% scholarships for those who successfully complete the first year (min. 60 ECTS credits).
  • Third academic year: 50% Tuition Fee Waiver for those successfully completing min. 120 ECTS credits in the first and second years.
  • If students continue to a Master’s program after their Bachelor’s at LUT University, the first year of the Master’s program costs EUR 7,500.

Double Degree Programs:

  • Scholarships announced by the end of October each academic year.
  • Three scholarship categories:
    • Category I: 2/3 tuition fee waiver
    • Category II: 1/3 tuition fee waiver
    • Category III: EUR 1,000 tuition fee waiver
  • First-year scholarship calculated from total paid tuition fees, not automatic for the second year.
  • Second and third-year scholarships based on the previous year’s GPA.
  • If students continue to a Master’s program after their Bachelor’s at LUT University, the first year of the Master’s program costs EUR 7,500.

Master’s Studies

Early Bird discount (First Academic Year):

When required to pay a tuition fee, you are offered an Early Bird Discount of EUR 6 000 for the first academic year if confirming your place and paying the rest of the tuition fee of EUR 7 500  within 21 days from the date of having been emailed the official email for being admitted.

Early Bird discount is available in both Regular Admission and Early Admission.

Finland Scholarship (First Academic Year):

  • Eligibility: Applicable to Regular Admission students required to pay tuition fees.
  • Benefits: The Finland Scholarship covers your full tuition fee and provides an additional EUR 5,000 for living expenses during your first academic year.
  • Selection: One Finland Scholarship is awarded for each program (excluding the online Master’s program in Biorefineries). It goes to the admitted student with the highest points in the evaluation process among eligible applicants who have applied for it.
  • Application: You can apply for this scholarship while completing your program application. Please note that the Finland Scholarship is available only in Regular Admission (Master’s program in Biorefineries is excluded).

LUT Scholarship (Second Academic Year):

  • Eligibility: Available to students required to pay tuition fees.
  • Benefits: The LUT Scholarship offers EUR 6,000 for your second academic year if you complete a minimum of 60 ECTS credits as outlined in your personal study plan during the first academic year. With this scholarship, your tuition fee for the second academic year is EUR 7,500.
  • Requirements: Ensure that the required ECTS credits are included in your Transcript of Records by July 31st, concluding the first academic year.

 

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