In our doctoral programmes in technology, you will seek solutions to control climate change, to promote wind and solar power, to recycle nutrients and waste, and to secure access to clean water and energy – to name just a few of our focus areas.

During your doctoral studies, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of your research field and be able to apply research methods to generate new scientific knowledge.

In addition to conducting scientific research, your doctoral degree will include tailored, field-specific studies with a chance to acquire transferable skills as well – all in four years of full-time study.

How to become a doctoral student at LUT

You can become a doctoral student by first applying for open positions at LUT (junior researcher, project researcher). Then, you apply separately for a right to complete doctoral studies. This gives you a doctoral student status. Junior researchers can sign an employment contract only after they have secured a right to complete doctoral studies.

You can also study part-time while working outside the university, which naturally requires more time to complete the degree. Interested candidates with their own funding can apply for the doctoral study right after securing their funding and supervisory resources.

Doctoral programmes in Technology

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Solar panels from LUT University main lobby roof

Doctoral Programme in Energy Systems

The Doctoral Programme in Energy Systems offers a possibility to study and conduct research leading to a doctoral degree in 5 different research fields.
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Model particles in LUT laboratory

Doctoral Programme in Engineering Science

The Doctoral Programme in Engineering Science offers a possibility to study and conduct research leading to a doctoral degree in the 5 research fields.

LUT Doctoral School

LUT University specialises in internationally high-level scientific research and doctoral education. LUT Doctoral School incorporates doctoral programmes that are part of the academic units (schools) of the university.