
LUT's special strength is research intensity
We placed 388th in the latest QS rankings. Our placement improved by 26 positions. QS lists the world's top 1 422 universities in the 2023 rankings.
LUT performs particularly well in terms of the citation per faculty member indicator, being one of the world’s 33 best universities in research activities.
LUT performs particularly well in terms of the citation per faculty member indicator, being one of the world’s 33 best universities in research activities.


Like Finns, I also tend to be straightforward and serious. I can relate to the attitude: keep your head down, do your work and drink a lot of coffee.

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Clean energy, water and air are life-giving resources for which we at LUT University seek new solutions with our expertise in technology, business and social sciences. We help society and businesses in their sustainable renewal.
Our international community consists of 7 500 members. Our campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland. We are the world’s ninth best university for climate action.
Our international community consists of 7 500 members. Our campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland. We are the world’s ninth best university for climate action.