Research fields

• Energy Engineering
• Energy Market and Solar Economy
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Sustainability Science

The scope and composition of studies

The scope of scientific postgraduate studies required for the doctoral degree is at least 30 ECTS credits.

• Studies have to include studies from your own research field.
• Studies are doctoral-level studies, for example doctoral courses offered by doctoral programmes or doctoral training networks, scientific literature exams or personal assignments.
• Studies can also include courses that enhance transferable skills necessary for a doctoral student.
• Including at least one course on scientific writing and publishing is recommended (for example KE00BZ88 English Clinic for Researchers and Doctoral Students, 5 ECTS cr).

Doctoral courses offered at LUT (2025-2026) can be found in the Guide for Postgraduate Studies and also in Sisu. See further information in Sisu-instructions for doctoral students. Check also information available on training and info sessions organised by LUT University.

Please note! You have to enrol for the academic year (attending/non-attending) every year. Enrolment is obligatory even if you do not take any courses during the academic year. Enrolment for each academic year is open in May-August, see additional instructions for enrolment.