Our double degree programmes prepare you for the international labour market. In today’s globalised world, getting degrees from two universities and mastering the basics of the Chinese language adds extra value to your future career and helps you stand out from other job applicants. As the official language of the world’s second-largest economy, Chinese is particularly valuable in business, allowing for more effective communication and fostering deeper connections in professional contexts.
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Get a double bachelor’s degree
Become an expert in multiple fields of engineering and get a double bachelor’s degree. In our bachelor’s programmes, you will acquire a broad foundation of knowledge and diverse range of skills that will prepare you for the challenges of the future.
In the double degree bachelor's programmes, you will obtain two degrees from LUT and LUT's partner university in China, Hebei University of Technology, after you have fulfilled the degree requirements of both universities. All students complete the entire degree in Finland on LUT campuses either in Lappeenranta or Lahti.
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Why double degree?
Bachelor's programmes
Our double degree programmes are internationally accredited and they are developed in close collaboration with industry ensuring your studies are relevant to the changing needs of your profession.
In our double degree bachelor’s programmes, you will acquire a broad foundation of knowledge and diverse range of skills that will prepare you for solving challenges of the future. The duration of each bachelor's programme is three years, amounting to 180 ECTS credits and leading to a degree of Bachelor of Science in Technology, B.Sc. (Tech).
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LUT University
LUT University (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT) is a public science university in Finland and we seek solutions to global issues with our expertise in technology, business, and social sciences. We are trailblazers in promoting the energy transition and the regenerative use of natural resources, and we help build resilient communities, industry, and businesses through data, research, and education.
One of the world's top universities
LUT has been listed among the top 300 universities worldwide by Times Higher Education, one of the world’s most highly regarded ranking organisations. We are also a globally top-ranked university for climate action.
Why choose LUT University?
- We are in the top 300 of the THE World University Rankings – the foremost global ranking of universities.
- We are one of the world's top universities for climate action.
- We offer high-quality education through internationally accredited programmes.
- Our international community of over 100 nationalities welcomes you.
- Our campuses and regional units offer a compact combination of all the services students need. In our campus and regional unit cities, accommodation is within walking distance of the university, and there are plenty of excellent sports and recreation venues.
Finland as a study destination
Finland is a booming country that is consistently ranked among the top ten in the world in terms of the standard of living, economic stability, and education.
Finland is:
- the happiest country for the eighth year in a row;
- is one of the world's top 10 most innovative and technologically advanced countries;
- has one of the highest proportions of renewable energy consumption in the EU;
- is one of the world's least corrupt countries;
- is one of the safest countries in the world.
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Video: What I Love About LUT University
I have learned many professional and life skills that I have yet to even aim for before starting my journey with LUT. There were many areas and aspects from the world of Software Engineering in my studies that LUT helped me to dive into and discover to ma
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How to apply to bachelor's programmes through rolling admission
You can apply to the double degree bachelor's programmes through rolling admission from 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026 if there are still places available in your chosen programme.
To apply, submit an online application form along with the required documents. Note that the form is available only during the application period.
Here's a checklist on how to apply to our bachelor's programmes:
- Choose a suitable programme.
- Check the admission requirements for non-EU/EEA applicants and EU/EEA applicants.
- Prepare your documents.
- Fill in the online application form, upload all the required documents, and submit your application by 31 March 2026 at 15:00 (UTC+3). You may only apply to one bachelor's programme.
- Pay an application fee if required – applicants who are not citizens of the EU, the EEA, or Switzerland pay an application fee when applying to higher education programmes.
- LUT Admissions Services will check your application. You will receive an email through StudyInfo either accepting your application as is or requesting supplementary information. Any supplementary materials need to be submitted within two weeks of the request.
- You will receive your admission result within a month of submitting all the required documents to LUT Admissions Services.
No entrance exams. Studies start at the end of August 2026. If you have any questions regarding application, contact admission@lut.fi.
Read more about International rolling admission for bachelor's studies
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Application fee, tuition fee and scholarships
Application fee
Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries pay an application fee of EUR 100 when applying to higher education programmes in Finland. The fee allows you to apply to multiple programmes starting in the same academic term at any university or university of applied sciences in Finland. The application fee does not guarantee admission to studies.
There are no application fees for students from EU/EEA countries.
Tuition fee
The tuition fee for students from outside the EU/EEA area is EUR 12,000 per academic year in all English-language bachelor's programmes at LUT.
Tuition is free for students from EU/EEA countries.
Scholarships
Scholarships are not granted during the application process, however, first-year scholarships are granted during the first autumn semester by the end of October. Read more about scholarships.
There are three different categories of scholarships:
- Category 1: Scholarship is 2/3 of yearly tuition fee and (max. of 4% of applicants)
- Category 2: Scholarship is 1/3 of annual tuition fee and (max. of 10% of applicants)
- Category 3: Scholarship is 1000 € (max. 40 % of applicants)
For the second and third years, the scholarships are awarded based on the GPA of the past academic year at LUT:
- After first year at LUT, minimun of 60 ECTS credits + GPA ranking
- After second year at LUT, minimum of 120 ECTS credits + GPA ranking
Continue your studies in master's programmes
Each bachelor’s programme enables you to continue your studies at the master’s level at LUT in your chosen field of specialisation, either directly or through a separate admissions procedure.
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