In our applicant guide, you will find information about the degree programmes in English, application process, tuition fees and early bird discounts, and campuses.
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Learning with a purpose
In our master’s programmes, you will focus on issues that require global action, such as clean energy, the sustainable use of our planet’s resources, building resilient businesses and communities, and using data and digital technology for societal impact.
Develop your expertise and shape your role in a sustainable future – apply early to our English-language master's programmes and start your studies in fall 2026. Our master’s programmes bring theory to life in our advanced labs and authentic business cases.
We offer over 30 master’s programmes in the fields of technology, business, and social and communication sciences.
Early admission to master's programmes
Early admission is open from 1 to 8 October 2025, before regular admission starts. This admission is for you if you have completed or are about to complete your bachelor's degree outside of Finland and wish to continue your studies in our master's programmes.
If you meet all the early admission requirements and space is available in the programme you are applying to, you will automatically receive admission. The requirements include submitting a complete application during the early admission period, meeting all programme-specific requirements, and paying the application fee if required.
Get ready for the world of work and build connections for life – apply to LUT University.
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LUT University
LUT University (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT) is a public science university in Finland. 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.
Our campuses are located in Lappeenranta and Lahti, and we also offer programmes in our regional units in Kouvola and Mikkeli. The distances between the four cities are short.
One of the world's top universities
LUT is listed among the top 300 universities worldwide by Times Higher Education, one of the world’s most highly regarded university ranking organisations. We are also a globally top-ranked university for climate action.
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How to apply to master’s programmes through early admission
Apply to our English-language master's programmes through early admission from 1 to 8 October 2025. Early admission allows you to apply to one programme in one of the following fields: business administration, social and communication sciences, or technology.
To apply, you need to submit an online application form along with the required documents. The form is available only during the application period. The required documents include a suitable bachelor’s degree certificate and verified English language test results. There are also some programme-specific requirements.
Here is a checklist for applying to the master's programmes:
- Choose a suitable master's programme in technology, business, or social and communication sciences. Note that the Master's Programme in Circular Economy and the Master’s Programme in Data-Centric Engineering are not available through early admission.
- Check the admission requirements of your chosen master's programme: business, technology, or social and communication sciences programmes.
- Prepare your documents.
- Fill in the online application form, upload all the required documents, and submit your application by 8 October 2025 at 15:00 (UTC+3).
No entrance exams. Studies start at the end of August 2026.
If you have any questions about applying, contact [email protected].
Application fee, tuition fee, and discounts
Application fee
Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries pay an application fee of EUR 100 when applying to higher education in Finland. With this single fee, you can 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
Students from outside the EU/EEA pay a tuition fee of EUR 15,000 per academic year for all English-language master's programmes at LUT.
Tuition is free for students from EU/EEA countries.
Discounts
We offer an early bird discount of EUR 5,000 for the first year and a scholarship of EUR 5,000 for the second year. Read more
Continue your studies in doctoral programmes
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After completing a master's degree at LUT, you can continue your studies at the doctoral level, expanding your knowledge in a specific field of study and deepening your academic skills.
Our doctoral programmes cover all of LUT’s fields of science: business, technology, and social and communication sciences. During your doctoral studies, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of your research field and be able to apply research methods to generate new scientific knowledge.
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LUT and my programme really fits for the future leaders. Apart from the hands-on learning experience, the opportunities present on campus are immense. Ranging from student led entrepreneurship society to business incubators.
Finland as a study destination
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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. It is a country of innovation and technology and has continuously topped related global indices. Finnish companies highly value innovation designed to solve problems in a pragmatic and surprising way.
On the global scale, Finland is a small country. Finland's population of 5 million makes up barely 0.07 per cent of the world's population, and its land area accounts for as much of the world's total area. However, even a small country can rise to the top, and this is what Finland has done: in international comparisons, Finland is often among the leading nations. Finland:
- is the happiest country for the eighth year in row;
- is one of the world's top most innovative and technologically advanced countries;
- has one of the highest proportions of renewable energy consumption in the EU;
- is one of the most gender-equal country;
- is one of the safest countries in the world.
How much does it cost to live in Finland?
Finland is known for its high standard of living, which means the local price level is not the lowest in the world. However, the cost of living in Finland is about the same as in other EU countries. Expenses vary depending on the accommodation you choose and your personal spending habits.
In LUT’s campus cities, living expenses including accommodation in a student apartment may amount to roughly EUR 700–800 a month.
As a degree student in Finland, you will receive a student card that entitles you to student discounts on meals and other services.
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Why choose LUT University?
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- 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 of the services students need. In our campus and regional unit cities, accommodation is located within walking distance from the university, and there are plenty of excellent sports and recreation venues.
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