Science with a purpose
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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).
We are in the world’s top 10 in climate action. This shows that our climate-focused strategy yields results. LUT genuinely contributes to solving the global climate crisis.
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The world’s top 10 university in climate action (THE Impact Rankings, SDG 13)
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Among the world's top 200 universities for global impact (THE Impact Rankings)
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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
