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LUT University

Finland

Address: Yliopistonkatu 34, 53850 Lappeenranta, Finland

Clean Energy, Circular Economy, Separation Science

Established in 1969, LUT University is a pioneering public science university in Finland, located in Lappeenranta and Lahti. It focuses on technology and business, with a strong emphasis on clean energy, the circular economy, and sustainable business.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

Chemistry, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

LUT fosters close ties with industry, especially in the energy and forestry sectors. It has a strong network of international partner universities and is active in EU research projects.

Research:

Research is focused on solving global environmental and economic challenges. It is a world leader in areas like separation technology, clean energy systems, and sustainable business models.

Famous Alumnis:

N/A

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

1100

Current students***:

6500

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

30000

Pros

Strong and clear focus on sustainability and clean technology, agile and business-oriented approach, high graduate employability.

Cons

A highly specialized university, which may not appeal to those seeking a comprehensive education; campuses are in smaller cities.

Best For

Individuals passionate about solving climate challenges and driving the green transition through technology and business.

Circular Economy, Clean Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Recycling, Renewable Energy, Sustainability Metrics, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Innovation

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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:

known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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