Finland is in growing need of highly educated professionals who can tackle complex global challenges. Doctoral education plays a key role in preparing individuals not only for academic research but also for careers in industry and public service.
Among the world’s top universities
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LUT Business School is the world's 6th best in research quality (THE World University Rankings by subject)
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Ninth university in the world in climate action (THE Sustainability Impact Ratings, SDG 13)
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We’re among the world’s top 350 universities in the THE Rankings 2027.
Doctoral education is more than a steppingstone to an academic career
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European University – We trust science
LUT University is a member of the EULiST (European Universities Linking Society and Technology) alliance.
EULiST is a European university alliance that links society and technology through interdisciplinary education, research, and innovation. Comprising ten universities across Europe, EULiST builds trust in science, drives the green and digital transitions, and strengthens social cohesion.
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Faculties
Like Finns, I also tend to be straightforward and serious. I can relate to the attitude: keep your head down, do your work and drink a lot of coffee.
Apply to our programmes
Apply to our bachelor's programmes through rolling admission until 30 April 2026 (UTC+3).
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We at LUT University 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 in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland, but our impact is global.