LUT University is a public university in Finland, providing education in the fields of technology, business and social sciences. Our international community consists of 7 500 members of more than 90 different nationalities, engaged in scientific research and academic education.
High-level research, international collaboration and sustainability are at the heart of LUT’s success. LUT University is in the process of establishing EULiST – a joint European university. EULiST Alliance integrates over 200,000 students and 20,000 staff at 10 universities in 10 countries.
Global Partnerships
LUT University maintains a robust network of partner universities worldwide. These valued partnerships are crucial for driving innovation, fostering growth, and advancing our mission. As an active member of several international associations and networks, LUT is deeply engaged in global education and research initiatives.
One of the key partnerships is through the EULiST University Alliance—European Universities Linking Society and Technology—which encompasses 200,000 students and 20,000 staff members across 10 countries.
Why EULiST?
- To address critical global challenges
- To build a more sustainable and globally engaged Europe
- To advance climate action
How does EULiST achieve this?
- By integrating technology with the social sciences
- By developing innovative educational models and tools, such as challenge-based learning and global perspectives
- By encouraging inter- and transdisciplinary learning, research, and outreach
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Teacher and Staff Visits
We warmly welcome educators and professionals from both the educational and business sectors to visit LUT University. Our university is also open to hosting Erasmus+ staff and teaching visits. If you have specific interests or goals for your visit, please let us know in advance. We will do our best to connect you with the appropriate contact person at LUT University and assist you with any practical arrangements to ensure a productive and enjoyable visit.
Contact information
LUT International Office / Staff mobility
StaffMobility@lut.fi
Exchange studies
Unforgettable exchange experience
LUT University welcomes every year around 200 exchange students to its Lappeenranta campus located by beautiful Lake Saimaa only two-hour train ride away from the capital Helsinki. Starting from the Autumn semester 2025, LUT University has also offered exchange studies for selected study fields at the Lahti campus, even closer to the capital area.
The international student community at LUT University is strong and there are plenty of cultural theme nights, parties and all sorts of get-togethers organized. For instance, the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is active both in Lappeenranta and Lahti.
LUT offers for exchange students a wide variety of courses taught in English in the fields of business, technology and social sciences. You can find our course offer for exchange students here.
We are looking forward to welcoming you here in Lappeenranta or Lahti!
Further information and application instructions
Contact information
Incoming exchange students at LUT
Ms. Marjut Summanen
Coordinator
incoming@lut.fi
Outgoing exchange students at LUT
Mr. Jani Kohonen
Coordinator
outgoing@lut.fi
Incoming Double Degree students at LUT
Ms. Emmi Kemppainen
Coordinator
incoming.doubledegree@lut.fi
Short study periods abroad
Ms. Anniina Hakkarainen,
Coordinator,
+358504727357
shortmobility@lut.fi
Double Degree co-operation
LUT University has several double degree agreements which allows deeper educational cooperation with those partner universities. Double degree partners are usually long term partnerships which have started with regular student mobility, and then developed into double degree cooperation.
LUT encourages students to complete their degree by a double degree in a partner university to further develop their professional and personal skills. LUT welcomes annually many double degree students from its double degree partners.
Currently LUT has double degree programmes with partner universities from China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands and The United States of America.
All degree programmes which are taught in English at LUT are open for new double degree proposals.
Please find LUT degree programmes in English at:
Bachelor’s programmes in Technology
Master’s programmes in Technology
Bachelor’s programme in Business Administration
Master’s programmes in Business Administration
Master’s programmes in Social Sciences
Contact information
Service manager
Mari Tuukkanen
mari.tuukkanen@lut.fi
+358 40 741 8842
Incoming Double Degree students at LUT
Ms. Emmi Kemppainen
Coordinator
incoming.doubledegree@lut.fi
Summer School
LUT Summer School offers a unique opportunity to study university-level courses that provide valuable, up-to-date knowledge in a compact format during summertime. Summer School is a short-term exchange experience for students who are eager to learn, challenge themselves, and connect with other curious minds from around the world. During the 1–2 week program, participants not only gain academic insights but also enjoy the beauty of Finnish summer and the vibrant city life of Lappeenranta.
The courses cover a wide range of themes and teaching methods. Start your studies remotely from your home campus and join us for one or two weeks of on-site learning at LUT University's Lappeenranta campus.
More information: https://www.lut.fi/en/studies/lut-summer-school.
Contact information
Ms. Ira Timonen,
Coordinator,
+358504080115
Student recruitment
LUT is currently working with multiple recruitment partners from all around the world.
We expect our partners – including our education agents – to operate honestly, transparently, ethically, and socially responsibly.
Contact information
If you wish to discuss about a possible cooperation regarding student recruitment, you may contact us in the following ways:
Please write an email to:
*Please notice, that we are not currently looking for new partners from Bangladesh, China, India, Nepal, or Pakistan.