Study in Lappeenranta, Finland!
The state-of-the-art university education offered draws future professionals to Lappeenranta, a city of 72,000 residents located in the Southeast of Finland. When they arrive, they don’t want to leave: studies show that students see Lappeenranta as Finland’s Best University City. The atmosphere is relaxed and sociable, and student services are efficiently located directly on the university Campus. Excellent public transport connections to the capital area of Finland as well as direct international flights make Lappeenranta easy to reach.
As well as the breathtaking landscape provided by the Lake Saimaa, Lappeenranta embraces its historical position between East and West. Lappeenranta is both the geographical and the academic gateway from the European Union to Russia. Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) has earned itself a position as a leading expert on Russian business and industry. Enormous research cooperation and business potential benefit both the versatile business community in the area as well as the students at LUT.
About LUT
LUT is an international community which conducts scientific research and academic education with more than 6500 students and experts. Ever since the foundation of the university in 1969, LUT has combined two fields of science that complement each other – technology and business. Even through years of growth in its operations, LUT has remained a flexible and innovative science university. Interdisciplinary cooperation is a natural way of doing things at LUT.
LUT has achieved an international foothold in its areas of specialization:
- Energy efficiency and the energy market
- Strategic management of business and technology
- Scientific computing and modeling of industrial processes
- Expertise in Russian business and industry related to the areas above
LUT comprehends the Faculty of Technology, the Faculty of Technology Management and the School of Business. Together these faculties offer undergraduate and graduate degree courses in nine different fields:
- Chemical Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Technology
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Management
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Business and Administration
- Technomathematics and Technical Physics
Things to note:
The most outstanding characteristic of LUT is the integration of expertise in technology and economics, in research as well as in teaching. The teaching staff consists of professors and docents, most of whom have PhD or TechD degrees.
LUT School of Business has developed a unique Master’s Degree Programme (CBU) in Business and Administration in the field of International Technology and Innovation Management. This two-year degree program is conducted in collaboration with St. Petersburg State University Graduate School of Management (GSOM), and it leads to a double degree.
The Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council has evaluated and nominated the Department of Industrial Management as a Center of Excellence in university education for the years 2010-2012. In practice, this means that teaching is of a very high standard and it provides also possibilities for continuous improvement of studying opportunities. The key factors are a wide network of international student exchange, efficient use of information networks, personal guidance of students, pedagogical education of the teaching staff, as well as the developing of teaching methods in close cooperation with students.
Academic Information
For ISEP students studying at LUT, there is a variety of courses lectured in English available in:
- International Business and Technology Management program
- Chemical Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy and Environmental Technology
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Technomathematics and Technical Physics
Library Services
Lappeenranta University of Technology library is specialized in technology, industrial engineering and management, and business studies, and it is open to the public. It is the only scientific library in the region and one of the European Documentation Centers in Finland.
The university library has a wide collection of printed and electronic publications and journals. Library's information specialists consult in information searching, teach searching skills and information use, and help using the library services.
Student Tutoring
In order to help international students adapt to Finland and to Lappeenranta, International Services offers first-year international students the possibility to familiarize themselves with everyday Finnish life and culture through a Finnish student tutor. This tutor will greet you upon arrival and help you with practical matters at the beginning of your exchange, as well as help you adjust to academic life in Finland.
Student Life
Housing
The LOAS, the Lappeenranta student housing foundation provides housing for all ISEP students in 2- or 3-room shared flats. The foundation is a housing community for all students in Lappeenranta. About 3,000 residences for students are reserved in the best residential areas of our town near the educational institutes.
The locations of the residences and services directed especially for students are things that make LOAS stand out. There are good communal facilities (including saunas) and active likeminded student neighbors.
There are broadband internet connections in student apartments. The connection is not charged separately, but included in the rent.
The foundation was founded and is administered by the students’ unions in Lappeenranta in co-operation with the city of Lappeenranta and the Evangelical-Lutheran church.
Student Union
Although the Student Union seeks to promote the welfare of its student members, it also has a business function. In addition to providing services free of charge for the students at LUT, it gives financial and administrative support to over 30 clubs and societies covering a wide spectrum of recreational, cultural, political and religious activities as well as the tutoring of foreign students. The Student Union also owns the Aalef group that runs the bookstore at the University and a printing service.
BENEFITS OF THE STUDENT UNION AND STUDENT ID CARD:
- Lunch at a reduced price in all student canteens in Finland.
- Free medical treatment from National Student Healthcare Service in all the Universities in Finland
- Discounted train and bus fares (long-distance)
- Discounts at Shops, movie theatres, ice hockey matches and other events
Campus Clubs and Guilds
The Student Union maintains active relations with similar organizations in Finland and abroad. The International Section of the Student Union seeks to promote the welfare of its international members as well as an international atmosphere in the university. Every year the International Section organizes events such as welcoming parties, winter sports events, Finnish evenings and many trips.
Campus clubs and guilds organize happenings on a regular basis. International students are always very welcome to join these activities. Clubs range from sports and camping to acting, movies and music. Some clubs, as well as guilds, organize trips for students. For example, you can take part in skiing trips and company visits. There are various cross-country skiing trails and outdoor skating rinks in Lappeenranta and the Student Union provides an affordable ski rental to its international members. AIESEC Saimaa is an international club that organizes traineeships, learning events and cultural evenings.
Annual Events
Technical and economic students are very active in organizing and taking part in all annual academic happenings. When new freshmen begin their studies in the fall, there are all kinds of happenings going on, including city orienteering, cocktail parties, bus tours and singing events. Different kinds of parties, excursions, sport tournaments and happenings are organized throughout the whole year. The academic year reaches its peak in late April when Vappu (May 1st) is celebrated for over two weeks with various happenings. Guilds and the Student Union also have their annual balls where students can enjoy the elegant atmosphere.
ISEP Coordinator
Welcome Students!
Lappeenranta University of Technology is a young and dynamic university which adapts fast to the challenges of modern society. LUT combines successfully technology and economics and educates students for the needs of commercial and industrial life in the globalized world. Each year we have more courses taught in English and there should be a lot of variety for ISEP students. At this time, our exchange students come from 35 different countries. Lappeenranta is one of the most beautiful places in Finland with abundant nature and friendly people. We all, at the International Services of LUT, would be happy to welcome ISEP students to study in Lappeenranta. If you make the choice, the study period at LUT will be one of the most challenging, exciting and rewarding periods of your life.
Virpi Maunuksela, ISEP Coordinator