Bachelor of Science in Energy Technology

While studying the bachelor program in Energy Technology, you will become familiar with the production, transmission, distribution and use of energy.

You will get comprehensive basic information about energy production methods, such as solar, wind and thermal technologies, as well as their operation and safety.

Your education will combine technology and science – mathematics, physics and chemistry. You will learn to master the techniques associated with energy production and apply them to problem-solving. You will learn to convert natural energy resources such as water, wind or biomass into sustainable energy for human consumption as efficiently as possible.

By the end of the program, you will be able to apply basic equations of thermal engineering in the examination of energy conversion processes and describe the structure and operation of energy technology equipment (boilers, turbines, compressors, fans, heat exchangers).

You will be able to calculate operating values of equipment, define their design values, and understand their design principles. You will also be able to compare the applicability of various energy conversion processes to different applications from technological, economic and environmental perspectives.

The main program’s themes are energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. In the transition to fully renewable energy production, nuclear power and, above all, nuclear safety will play an important role. Studies in nuclear safety in Finland are only available at LUT University.

The Bachelor’s Program in Energy Technology is a three-year double degree program. The program is developed in cooperation with Hebei University of Technology (HEBUT) in China. The program leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Technology, M.Sc. (Tech.), which is 180 ECTS credits.

The program includes general, intermediate specialization, minor, language and elective studies as well as a Bachelor’s thesis at the end of the studies. You will complete the entire degree in Lahti, Finland.

• General studies (77 ECTS credits) include studies in mathematics, physics, engineering design, mechanics, control systems, programming and electricity.
• Intermediate specialization studies (51 ECTS credits) focus on the topics in thermodynamics, heat transfer, nuclear power engineering, power plant engineering and energy economics.
• Options for minor studies (20 ECTS credits) include energy economics; sustainability science; practical engineering; innovation and entrepreneurship; and Chinese business, culture and technology.
• Language studies (19 ECTS credits) include Chinese, Finnish and English and are featured with the aim to increase intercultural communication abilities as well as employability in Finland, China and around the world.
• In elective studies (3 ECTS credits), you can select any course at LUT.
• Bachelor’s thesis, 10 ECTS credits.

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After completing a bachelor’s degree in energy technology, you can continue your studies directly in the Master’s programs in energy technology at LUT: Bioenergy Systems, Energy Conversion or Nuclear Engineering.

During your studies, you will become acquainted with phenomena related to heat, heat transfer, liquid and gas flows, power plant technology and its safe operation, and environmentally friendly energy production and distribution systems. You will also become familiar with the energy business.

You will be able to look at the use of different forms of energy in, for example, energy production, heating, transport and industry. You will learn to understand how much energy is produced, distributed and used and how emissions are generated and controlled. You will get a comprehensive overview of how energy resources are used.

Your studies will consist of theory lectures, calculation exercises, company visits, and projects conducted independently and in groups. Exercises and projects will prepare you to apply your knowledge and skills to practical work and take responsibility for professional tasks. They also support the development of your teamwork and presentation skills.

In addition to lectures and assignments, your studies will include a great deal of laboratory work: you will learn to measure and analyze temperatures, pressure, thermal conductivity and radiation, among other things, and apply them to energy production. At the same time, you will also practice your reporting skills.

The program collaborates with the working world: it invites visiting lecturers and arranges projects together with companies in the area. The teaching staff also has strong practical knowledge related to the industry.

Students from other degree programs are often involved in projects and other assignments. Interdisciplinary studies increase interaction between different fields and encourage you to take different perspectives into account and find new types of solutions.

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.

Master’s graduates from energy technology have gone on to become:

• research and development engineers
• senior design engineers
• export managers for energy technology manufacturers
• reactor engineers at nuclear power plants
• nuclear safety specialists
• biomass boiler sales directors
• technical planners for wind farms
• energy sector consultants
• energy production specialists for industry and the government

The admission requirements for the program can found on the university page.

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can found on the university page.