Master's
LUT Early Bird Fee
EUR 10,000 early-bird tuition fee
LUT University
Lappeenranta, Finland
"A Finnish science university for technology, business and clean energy"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#397 (QS)
PSW VISA
2 years (job-search permit)
About LUT University
LUT University (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT) was founded in 1969 and brings together technology, business and, since 2023, social and communication sciences. It has campuses in Lappeenranta and Lahti and an international community of about 100 nationalities. One third of first-year students are foreign nationals. LUT is known for clean energy, software engineering, business analytics and supply management.
Rankings & Recognition
#397
Ranked #397 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#390 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
AACSB and EFMD (business)
EUR-ACE, Euro-Inf, ASIIN (technology)
EULiST university alliance
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with LUT University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1969
Founded
8,542
BSc/MSc Students
520
Doctoral Students
1,545
Staff
About 100
Nationalities
Popular Programs
Software Engineering
Business Analytics
International Business
Supply Management
Energy Technology
Marketing
Application Details
Application Route
Studyinfo.fi online
Application Fee
EUR 100 (non-EU/EEA)
Intakes
September
UG Window
1 Sep 2026 - 30 Apr 2027
PG Window
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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IELTS Academic
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6.5 |
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TOEFL iBT
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90 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
Student residence permit
Post-Study Work
2 years (job-search permit)
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 100
Avg Scholarship
EUR 10,000 early-bird fee
Career Outcomes
2 years (job-search permit)
Post-Study Work
30 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Total Staff — 1,545
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
LUT has two campuses, one in Lappeenranta near the Russian border and one in Lahti, about 100 km north-east of Helsinki.
Campus Details
Lappeenranta
and Lahti campuses
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545
staff
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student housing foundations: apply early
Dining
Subsidised student lunches on campus
Health & Wellness
Finnish Student Health Services (YTHS)
Activities & Clubs
Student union
Clubs
Sports
Events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
8,542
Doctoral Students
520
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's
EUR 12,000 / year
Tuition - Master's
EUR 15,000 / year
Early-bird Master's fee
EUR 10,000 / year
Application Fee
EUR 100
Residence permit funds
EUR 800 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
LUT starts in autumn. Bachelor's applications run 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 and master's applications 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2027.
Scholarships at LUT University
3 scholarships available
Master's
LUT Master's Scholarship
EUR 5,000 for continuing students
Bachelor's
LUT Bachelor's Scholarship
EUR 3,000 for continuing students
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Upper secondary qualification and English proof. LUT also accepts SAT for some English bachelor's programmes.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
Required Documents
Passport copy
Bachelor's degree certificate
Academic transcripts
English test certificate
Motivation letter
CV
Programme-specific documents
Application fee receipt (EUR 100)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick an English-taught programme on lut.fi.
2
Apply on Studyinfo
Apply on Studyinfo.fi in the January round and pay the EUR 100 fee if non-EU/EEA.
3
Upload documents
Upload transcripts, degree certificate, English test and programme documents.
4
Admission result
Results come in spring; accept your study place on time.
5
Pay tuition fee
Pay the first-year tuition fee (minus any waiver) to confirm your place.
6
Residence permit
Apply for a student residence permit with Migri, then arrive and register.
Campus & Location
LUT has two campuses, one in Lappeenranta near the Russian border and one in Lahti, about 100 km north-east of Helsinki.
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