LUT University

About

LUT University seeks solutions to global issues with its expertise in technology, business, and social sciences. LUT is a trailblazer in promoting the energy transition and the regenerative use of natural resources and helps build resilient communities, industry, and businesses through data, research, and education.Land of the CuriousLUT University is a community where curious people inspire curious people. We do things differently. We look at things from unexpected perspectives, we question, and we search for solutions. We fight for a better world – for all that is good. Key Facts and Figures 3 fields: technology, business, and social sciences 4 focus areas: planetary resources, digital revolution, energy transition, business and society 2 campuses in Finland (Lappeenranta and Lahti) Science with a Purpose Planetary resources – regenerative use of natural resources The world needs sustainable resource management and innovative materials to ensure long-term environmental and human well-being. Digital revolution – utilising data and digital technology to benefit society Industrial AI and advanced understanding of data should be used to benefit society. Energy transition – clean energy solutions for industry and society A sustainable energy system requires embracing new technology, optimising efficiency, and strengthening energy market and system resilience. Business and society – building resilient businesses, industry, and communities To thrive sustainably, businesses and communities need to transform and adapt to changing conditions and challenges.International campuses in leading green cities in EuropeAt LUT University, we have a very international campus community – consisting of over 9 000 members of more than 100 different nationalities. Our campuses are located in the cities of Lappeenranta and Lahti in Finland. Both cities share LUT’s vision of sustainability: Lappeenranta is a winner of the European Green Leaf Award and Lahti is a winner of European Green Capital Award, both for the year 2021. We offer Master’s, Bachelor’s, doctoral, exchange and seasonal programmes. LUT University’s green and modern campuses offer a compact combination of all of the services students need. Most student apartments are located within walking distance from the LUT's campuses, and there are also plenty of excellent sports and recreation venues on the LUT campuses for both our students and staff.

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