As a parent it can be difficult to provide your son or daughter with the comprehensive information needed when choosing a university and course of study. It’s even more difficult if your son or daughter is considering to study in foreign country.
We have put together some key information to help you and your son or daughter make this important decision. Read more on our key points for parents.
Key points for parents
Innovative and career-focussed courses, flexible study options and safe environment are just some of the reasons why a LUT Master's programmes are the right choice for your son or daughter.
Outstanding student support
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to give advice and guidance and our newly developed transition program will help your child to ease into university life by providing on-going academic and social support.
Lectures, demos, assignments, seminars, tutorials, laboratory assignments, internships, corporate visits… Studies and study methods are continuously developed and new, creative ones are introduced. Small groups allow teachers and professors to get to know their students at an individual level.
LUT degree –Unique Combination of Technology and Business
For decades already, Lappeenranta University of Technology has been ahead of its time, combining two fields of science that complement each other – technology and business studies. These two unique viewpoints, these two different approaches lay a fertile ground for creating new and developing the old.
We strongly believe that we are creating the right kind of future for the future professionals whom we are educating today. Our education is always supported by the high level international research we conduct. The latest scientific and managerial findings in different fields of our university establish an excellent foundation for the studies.
Safe environment
Choosing the international study destination is a big step. Finland has a world class education system on all levels and furthermore the Finnish higher education is widely recognized for its efficiency and quality. Our society is peaceful and well-organised and English is widely spoken everywhere. We offer a safe yet exotic choice in an attractive, natural environment.
LUT is proud of the open and welcoming atmosphere on the campus, which makes studying all the more gratifying. Each year, the university by Lake Saimaa sends out into the world a group of graduates that represents the very best Finnish expertise and know-how.
Degrees valued by industry
LUT’s courses and degree programmes have been developed with a strong focus on career prospects. LUT's Master’s programmes work in close cooperation with companies and public institutions. As a result, more than 70% of all papers and Master’s theses are assigned by companies or public institutions. A degree from LUT will give your son or daughter the skills to prepare them for life's challenges and opportunities, giving them an edge in the employment market.