Bachelor's Programme in Software and Systems Engineering (Double Degree)
Lahti, Finland
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Mar 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 12,000 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admission starts 1 November 2025
** for non-EU/EEA students
Key Summary
Programming skills give you the tools to solve great societal challenges. Challenges can be related to, for example, digitalization, reducing energy consumption, the research and development needs of the business world, or guiding consumer behavior towards sustainability. Societal or organizational problems may also be solved by introducing a new software service, product, or system to provide assistance and information to the people around us.
Software engineering is for people who are interested in problem-solving and want to make things faster, less costly, and more efficient in the future. You will produce solutions that take into account the needs of both individuals and large companies.
The Bachelor's Programme in Software and Systems Engineering is a unique, international double degree program developed in cooperation with the Hebei University of Technology (HEBUT) in China. Students admitted to the Bachelor's Programme in Software and Systems Engineering 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.
As a graduate in software engineering, you will develop profitable, sustainable, and user-friendly solutions for different needs. You will understand that software and IT hardware are tools for solutions: they often serve as essential support for other disciplines, in addition to creating opportunities and services themselves.
After completing the studies in the Bachelor's Programme in Software and Systems Engineering, you will be able to participate in software system and service development projects as a developer. You will learn scientific thinking and be prepared for scientific work. You will be able to utilize math and science to solve problems.
You will learn to take into account aspects of digitalization, information management, and sustainable development when designing software. You will be able to apply logical thinking and science to solve problems and real-life challenges.
The business perspective in your studies will help you outline what tools you can use to create software and how you will be employed when you graduate. Already during your studies, you can take advantage of the university's start-up and software development platforms and start your own business. At LUT University, you can further deepen your commercial skills as a developer of new products and services.
There are many reasons why software engineering is so popular, such as good job security, high starting salaries, and diverse job opportunities across industries.
After graduation, you will have good competencies to work as an expert in the software industry in development, management, and business development.
Master's graduates in software and systems engineering have gone on to become software developers, testing engineers, automation engineers, software designers, business process analysts, business service innovators, digital transformation consultants, etc.
The Bachelor's program in Software and Systems Engineering takes three years, and graduates receive a degree from two universities. The program leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Technology, B.Sc. (Tech.), which is 180 ECTS credits.
The program includes general, intermediate specialization, minor, language, and elective studies as well as a Bachelor's thesis at the end of the studies. Read more in the study guide.
After completing your Bachelor's degree in software and systems engineering, you can continue your studies in the Master's programs at LUT in the field of software engineering: Digital Systems and Service Development, Software Engineering and Digital Transformation, or Software Product Management and Business.
General Studies, 44 ECTS Credits
Include studies in engineering physics, C programming, mathematics, technical documentation and 3D modeling, statistical mathematics, and introduction to IoT-based systems.
Intermediate Specialization Studies, 85 ECTS Credits
Focus on topics in object-oriented programming, computer science, user interfaces and usability, discrete models and methods, data structures and algorithms, web applications, computer networks, and the Internet, and cybersecurity of software systems.
Minor Studies, 20 ECTS Credits
Options include sustainability science, practical engineering, innovation and entrepreneurship, and technology in China.
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, 2 ECTS Credits
You can select any course at LUT.
Bachelor's Thesis, 10 ECTS Credits
Bachelor's thesis, 10 ECTS credits.
The scholarships are awarded by the end of October in every academic year. If student is awarded the scholarship, the paid fee is returned partially according to the scholarship percentages.
There are three different categories of scholarships:
- Category I: Tuition Fee Waiver is 2/3 of the annual tuition fee
- Category II: Tuition Fee Waiver is 1/3 of the annual tuition fee
- Category III: Tuition Fee Waiver is EUR 1000
The number of the first year scholarship is calculated from the total amount of the paid tuition fees. The scholarship will not automatically continue for the second year.
The scholarship for the second and third year are awarded based on the GPA of the past academic year.
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.