Lappeenranta University of Technology

LUT University (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT) is a pioneering science university in Finland, bringing together the fields of science and business since 1969. Our international community is composed of approximately 6,000 students and experts engaged in scientific research and academic education.

We take part in university rankings to compare our university’s research performance, education quality and international relations with those of other universities. We continuously strive to improve the quality, impact and visibility of our research as well as the amount of competitive funding awarded to us.

We train the next generation of entrepreneurial problem-solvers who have a sense of responsible curiosity and who are willing and able to transform challenges into opportunities, seizing and shaping the business environment of tomorrow. We use state-of-the-art teaching methods. Our graduates’ employment rate tops that of other universities.

Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings

LUT took part in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for the first time in 2014. For a first-timer, our outcome was excellent. LUT was ranked among the top 300 universities in the world.

In the most recent THE rankings published in autumn 2018, LUT’s position was 501-600. LUT’s special strength is societal impact, particularly in industry collaboration. Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings is one of the world’s most highly regarded university ranking systems. It lists the top 1000 universities in the world. The areas assessed are research, teaching, international outlook, and funding. The ranking is based on 13 indicators.