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Registration for LUT Summer School 2025 is open until June 9, 2025.

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor's and master's students in the fields of technology and business. Make sure you fulfil the course prerequisites in the course descriptions. Send your transcript of records in English.
  • Fluency in English (min. level B2). All courses are taught in English, and sufficient English language skills are needed to follow lectures and participate in group work. No language tests are required.

Fees

The LUT Summer School fee is composed of tuition and accommodation.

Early Bird tuition fee discount before 14 April 2025
Tuition fee: 1 week (3 ECTS) EUR 800, 2 weeks (6 ECTS) EUR 850

Fee from 14 April to 09 June 2025
Tuition fee: 1 week (3 ECTS) EUR 900, 2 weeks (6 ECTS) EUR 950

The tuition fee includes attendance in courses, 1 lunch per day, and social activities.

LUT Summer School does not offer scholarships for attending the courses.

Accommodation 

Accommodation fees: 1 week 340 EUR and 2 weeks 460 EUR. Accommodation is provided from Sunday to Saturday.

More information about shared apartments for students (Student Housing Foundation for the Region of Lappeenranta, LOAS): https://www.lut.fi/en/studies/lut-summer-school/student-housing

Hostels cost around 70-90 EUR per night 
Hotels cost around 130-160 EUR per night

More information about hostel, hotel and cottage accommodation options can be found in newsletter after registration. You can also check out accommodation options from Airbnb and Booking. It is recommended to look at the options in the city center area and the Skinnarila area near the university.

LUT and LAB degree students

Tuition is free of charge for LUT and LAB degree students (bachelor's, master's, doctoral). However, the students must cover the cost of social activities they wish to attend (sauna evenings, cruise on Lake Saimaa, get-togethers, etc.): EUR 99 for 1 week, EUR 139 for 2 weeks. The cost does not include lunch at the university.

Registration is binding. LUT and LAB students may cancel their registration by 31 May 2025. Otherwise, they will be charged EUR 50 for neglecting to cancel their registration.

If we receive a very large number of applications from beyond LUT/LAB, we will need to start selecting LUT/LAB students for the limited places available to them. For the screening process, we may review transcripts of study records.

LUT and LAB exchange students

Fees for LUT and LAB exchange students in spring 2025 who want to stay for the summer in Lappeenranta:

  • One course: EUR 99. The fee includes attendance in the course and all social events during the week. Lunch and accommodation are not included.
  • Two courses: EUR 139. The fee includes attendance in two courses and all social events during the two weeks. Lunch and accommodation are not included.

Field trip: 2–3 August

All summer school students can join an extracurricular trip to the Lake Saimaa region. Fee is 214 EUR. We'll admire the stunning nature surrounding Lake Saimaa and engage in fun activities in the Saimaa Geopark. More details available here.

Massive open online courses (MOOCs)

MOOCs are a free-of-charge, easy way to find out more about studies at LUT University before LUT Summer School starts. Learn more by taking a MOOC before you come and get a feel for life on our Green Campus.

Cancellation policy

Please notify the LUT Summer School staff if you wish to cancel your registration. The LUT Summer School fee is refundable for cancellations by 31 May 2025. LUT Summer School will retain a document processing fee of EUR 70.

After 31 May 2025, the fee is non-refundable.