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 and they must include studies related to your research field.

Students that have been awarded the right to study on August 1, 2026 or after that: Studies in this doctoral programme must include studies from the modules Researcher skills (min. 10 cr) and Skills for research impact (min 5 cr) that are common to all students.

Sustainability Science: It is recommended that students complete min. 10 cr of studies related to their own research field. Please discuss the suitability of studies to be included in this study group with your coordinating supervisor.

Study guide of the doctoral programme in Energy Systems

Study guides for all doctoral programmes and list of courses offered at LUT University - academic year 2026-2027: Doctoral studies - Study Guides 

Instructions for doctoral studies applied to all doctoral programmes: Planning your studies - Doctoral studies

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.