Bachelor's Programme in Energy Technology (Double Degree)
Lahti, Finland
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Mar 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 12,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admission starts 1 November 2025
** for non-EU/EEA students
Key Summary
There are roughly three scenarios for the development of future energy solutions: renewable energy sources (hydro, solar, wind, wave, and bioenergy), safe nuclear power, and carbon capture and use. These represent the core of energy engineering. By studying energy technology, you will build a career in pioneering technologies. Energy technology is suitable for those interested in technology who want to utilize mathematics and natural sciences as tools.
This program focuses on the most efficient, environmentally friendly production and distribution of a basic element in our daily well-being: energy and its related technologies.
The main themes of the studies are the efficient production and use of energy and environmental friendliness. Your training will be based on three key areas of expertise in energy technology: physical phenomena related to energy technology, such as policies that affect the shape and magnitude of energy; energy conversion from one form to another; and machinery and equipment for energy conversion.
At LUT University, energy technology research and training are based on strong expertise in power plant technology and energy management. We also offer unique nuclear engineering training with a focus on nuclear safety. The emphases of our degree programme have been selected on the basis of the skills required in the working world.
The Bachelor's Programme in Energy Technology is a unique, international double degree programme developed in cooperation with the Hebei University of Technology (HEBUT) in China. Students admitted to the Bachelor's Programme in Energy Technology at LUT University will receive a degree certificate from two universities after they have fulfilled the degree requirements of both universities. You will complete the entire degree in Lahti, Finland.
In your studies, you will become familiar with the production, transmission, distribution, and use of energy. You will get comprehensive basic information about energy production methods, such as solar, wind, and thermal technologies, as well as their operation and safety.
Your education will combine technology and science – mathematics, physics, and chemistry. You will learn to master the techniques associated with energy production and apply them to problem-solving. You will learn to convert natural energy resources such as water, wind, or biomass into sustainable energy for human consumption as efficiently as possible.
By the end of the program, you will be able to apply basic equations of thermal engineering in the examination of energy conversion processes and describe the structure and operation of energy technology equipment (boilers, turbines, compressors, fans, heat exchangers).
The main program's themes are energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. In the transition to fully renewable energy production, nuclear power and, above all, nuclear safety will play an important role. Studies in nuclear safety in Finland are only available at LUT University.
Graduate engineers in energy technology are needed for well-paid jobs to take care of safe, economical, and low-emission energy production.
Energy is always needed, whether it is a recession or a boom, so there is a need for experts in the field now and in the future.
Extensive knowledge of the energy industry is a trademark of LUT University graduate engineers. They are mainly employed in development, operation, and management positions in the energy industry and production and in research and consulting positions.
Work tasks are often related to energy economics, the environmental impact of energy production, emission mitigation, renewable energy sources, the construction and safety of nuclear energy, and the operation and control of power plants.
Master's graduates from energy technology have gone on to become:
- Research and development engineers
- Senior design engineers
- Export managers for energy technology manufacturers
- Reactor engineers at nuclear power plants
- Nuclear safety specialists
- Biomass boiler sales directors
- Technical planners for wind farms
- Energy sector consultants
- Energy production specialists for industry and the government.
The Bachelor's program in Energy Technology is a three-year double degree program. The program leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Technology, B.Sc. (Tech.), which is 180 ECTS credits.
The program is developed in cooperation with the Hebei University of Technology (HEBUT) in China. Students admitted to the Bachelor's program in Energy Technology at LUT University will receive a degree certificate from both LUT and HEBUT after they have fulfilled the degree requirements of both universities.
The program includes general, intermediate specialization, minor, language, and elective studies as well as a Bachelor's thesis at the end of the studies. You will complete the entire degree in Lahti, Finland.
After completing a Bachelor's degree in energy technology, you can continue your studies in the Master's programs in energy technology at LUT: Energy Conversion, Nuclear Engineering, Sustainable Energy Systems, or Energiatekniikan EnTeDI (in Finnish).
General Studies, 77 ECTS Credits
Include studies in mathematics, physics, engineering design, mechanics, control systems, programming, and electricity.
Intermediate SpecializationStudies, 51 ECTS Credits
Focus on the topics of thermodynamics, heat transfer, nuclear power engineering, power plant engineering, and energy economics.
Minor Studies, 20 ECTS Credits
Options include energy economics; sustainability science; practical engineering; innovation and entrepreneurship; and Chinese business, culture, and technology.
Language Studies, 19 ECTS Credits
Include basic Chinese, Finnish, and English and are featured with the aim to increase intercultural communication abilities as well as employability around the world.
Elective Studies, 3 ECTS Credits
You can select any course at LUT.
Bachelor's Thesis, 10 ECTS Credits
Bachelor's thesis, 10 ECTS credits.
Early bird discount / First academic year
When required to pay a tuition fee, you are offered
- an Early Bird Discount of EUR 2 000 (thus the early bird fee is EUR 10,000)
for the first academic year if you confirm your place and pay the rest of the tuition fee of EUR 7,500 within 21 days from the date of having received your Certificate of Admission.
LUT Scholarships / Second and third academic years
- For the second academic year, 50% scholarships will be granted for the students successfully completing the studies on the first academic year (min.of 60 ECTS credits)
- For the second and third years, a scholarship of EUR 3,000 are available.
- For the third academic year, 50% Tuition Fee Waiver will be granted for the students successfully completing min. 120 ECTS credits in the first and second academic years.
- If the student continues their studies in a Master's programme after completing their Bachelor's studies at LUT University, the tuition fee for the first year of Master's studies is EUR 10,000.