LUT's state-of-the-art university education draws future professionals to Lappeenranta, a city of 72 000 residents located in Southeast Finland. When students arrive, they do not want to leave: studies show that students see Lappeenranta as Finland’s best university city. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming and student services are efficiently located directly on the university campus. Excellent public transportation connections to the capital of Finland as well as direct international flights make Lappeenranta easy to reach.
In addition to the breathtaking landscape of Lake Saimaa, Lappeenranta embraces its historical position between the East and West. Lappeenranta is both a geographical and an academic gateway from the European Union to Russia. Lappeenranta University of Technology has established its position as a leading expert on Russian business and industry.