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LUT University seeks solutions to global issues with its expertise in technology, business, and social sciences. Our impact focuses on the following strategic areas:
- regenerative use of natural resources
- building resilient businesses, industries, and communities
- utilising data and digital technology to benefit society
- clean energy solutions for industry and society
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One of the top universities in the world
Our strength lies in systemic understanding – addressing individual challenges as a part of an overall system. We are determined to deepen our collaboration with our partners, companies and scientific networks, and to address challenges with an interdisciplinary approach.
Our goal is to continually boost the quality, influence, and visibility of our research and the amount of funding under competition, and in that way to solidify our position internationally. Already now we are among the top universities in the world. (THE World University and QS rankings).
Our outstanding ranking in climate action shows that LUT is one of the top universities in the world. We’re genuinely committed to tackling climate change and providing science-based solutions to one of the greatest challenges of our time.
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Ninth university in the world in climate action (THE Sustainability Impact Ratings, SDG 13)
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Among the world's top 200 universities for global impact (THE Sustainability Impact Ratings)
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Among the world's top 300 universities (THE World University Rankings)
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Key facts and figures 2024
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Scientific publications
61
Doctoral degrees
51 %
Supplementary financing
