We invite you to apply to the Master’s Degree Programme in Chemical and Process Engineering, "Innovative Process and Product Engineering", at Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT).
Finland is known for its modern, innovative industry, unspoiled nature and high standard of living and safety. In addition, university education in Finland is free of charge. In this environment we offer you high-level education leading to the degree of Master of Science (Tech.).
The programme follows the core curriculum recommendations given by the European Federation of Chemical Engineering. The general goal of the programme is to give students sufficient scientific and technological knowledge for the career of chemical and process engineers in different fields of process industry. Moreover, the students will attain the basis for postgraduate studies and for continuous education in the field. A specific goal of the programme is to promote and develop students’ ability to create innovations and new technology.
The Department of Chemical Technology is known for its international activity in the development of chemical engineering education. In addition, The Department of Chemical Technology has been nominated twice (2004, 2006) as the leading unit both in education and research at LUT.
The main characteristics of the Master’s Degree Programme are:
• Development and support of innovativeness and creativity of the students by offering interdisciplinary education and special courses focusing on the development of innovation-related skills.
• Strong industrial orientation of the studies, focused on pulp and paper, fine and commodity chemicals and metallurgical industries.
• Deep scientific basis of the education is ensured by the fact that the main topics of the curriculum correspond to the main research fields of the Department.
• Special focus is given on the communication skills needed in the working environment. This is done by offering specialised courses on the subject and by integrating teaching of communication skills into subject and advanced studies.