Bachelor's Programme in Civil Engineering

The programme gives you the mathematical and scientific foundation to solve practical problems. You will have the technical knowledge needed for development, design, and management roles in civil and construction engineering. You will recognise the societal relevance of civil engineering and the ecological, economic, and social dimensions of sustainable development and apply this understanding in your work. 

After completing the degree, you will be equipped to consider all dimensions of sustainability in design, development, and decision‑making. You will also have comprehensive digital skills.

The programme prepares you for master’s studies in civil engineering. You will be able to assess your strengths and interests to choose the specialisation that suits you best. You will develop your expertise through your choice of minor subject and thesis topic, guiding you toward technical design and development, project management, business and life‑cycle economy, or community and urban development.
 

The programme takes place on LUT’s Lahti campus and includes company and construction site visits and several days on LUT’s Lappeenranta campus. Courses involve practical exercises in both virtual environments and materials laboratories.

During the first two years, you will study alongside students of the Bachelor’s Programme in Sustainable Construction Technology. This combination of research‑based education and a business‑oriented perspective offers a unique opportunity to develop skills that are highly sought after in the professional world. 
 

Your studies include:

• theory lectures  
• exercises  
• company visits  
• projects  
• independent and group assignments  
• laboratory work

As a civil engineer graduate, you will be able to identify and tackle the most pressing challenges facing the built environment. You will understand that the field goes well beyond buildings, streets, and infrastructure and learn to develop solutions to the most significant societal challenges, such as the energy transition, climate change, resource efficiency, safety, and digitalisation.

You will gain strong technical expertise combined with a deep understanding of business, society, and people. This prepares you to lead change and become an innovator of the built environment, capable of delivering projects of major societal and economic importance.

You will be able to turn large-scale phenomena into concrete, impactful solutions that will transform the construction business. After graduation, you will be ready to pursue an international career and work effectively in a global environment.