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10 good reasons to choose LUT 


1. Inspiring and high-quality education

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.

2. Friendly and welcoming campus

Campus is concentrated on one location: everything from the library to laboratories, from student services to health care under one roof.

3. Cutting-edge equipment and up-to-date laboratories

Ample, up-to-date computer resources and the newest technology are available to students. Laboratories are equipped with tools used by the industry and business in the future.

4. Profiting from local research

Universities traditionally focus on research and education. This is also the case at LUT. The university's cutting-edge research provides students with the latest information in their field and guarantees up-to-date knowledge when they enter the world of work.

5. Living on more than bread and water

The cost of housing, living and transportation is lower in Lappeenranta than in larger cities. That means you might have some money to spare for other activities, as well.

6. Crib, digs, crash pad – your own place

Lappeenranta boasts ample housing for students. Rents are low compared to the national level, apartments come in all sizes, and furnished lodgings are available both right near the campus and in the city centre.

7. Contact with the outside world

The rent in Lappeenranta Student Housing Foundation (LOAS) apartments covers not only electricity, water, and the use of shared sauna and laundry facilities, but also an Internet connection in every apartment. Further information: http://www.loas.fi/.

8. Everything within easy distance

In Lappeenranta, everything is within easy distance and you do not have to spend time commuting. Stores and leisure activities are right around the corner.

9. Living life to the fullest

Student life is more than just hard work. The wide range of clubs and student associations as well as the surrounding nature provides experiences from culture to extreme sports.

10. Let’s have fun!

Friendly atmosphere, good parties, events all year around, practical jokes, sports, theatre, excursions, always somebody at home next door. That’s it.