Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT)

About Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT)

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT)

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, better known by the abbreviation LUT University is a Finnish public research university which was established in 1969. The university's Lappeenranta campus is situated on the shore of lake Saimaa – the 4th largest lake in Europe.


LUT University promotes sustainable development. Our strategic choices, scientific research, academic education and social interaction are all guided by the principles of ecological, economic and social sustainability.


LUT reached the top 101–200 out of 1 406 universities in the THE 2022 Impact Ranking, which assesses the social and economic impact of universities against the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


LUT's graduates, research projects, final theses and innovations have a positive impact on sustainable development in society and business.


LUT Graduates have the highest starter salaries in Finland.


LUT has the most satisfied students in Finland.