Starting studies
Welcome to study at LUT University!
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Checklist for new degree students
Confirming the offered place in Studyinfo
After having been admitted, you must confirm your place by the given deadline. You may only confirm one place to study in Finland, and the first one you confirm will be your final choice, which you will not be able to change - for further information, please see one study place per term provision
- If having or once had a Finnish personal identity code, you will enter My Studyinfo with your Finnish e-identification methods.
- If not having a Finnish personal identity code or never had one, you will receive an e-mail from Stydyinfo usually on the same date at 8 p.m. (UTC+2) that you received your admission decision by email.
In this email there is a personal link included through which you will log into MyStudyinfo for confirming your place.
When not having Finnish e-identification credentials, do not try to log into My Studyinfo.
Not following the given deadline for confirming your place will automatically lead into losing your place without any exceptions or a possibility to reclaim it.
Paying the tuition fee when required
When required to pay a tuition fee you must follow the given deadlines related to your case as paying the tuition fee is part of confirming your place at LUT University.
Enrolling for the academic year 2023-2024
After having confirmed your place you must enroll for the academic year and finalize the enrolment by paying the Student Union membership fee through OILI online service by the given deadline.
First enter My Studyinfo with your Finnish e-identification methods or through the link provided by Studyinfo for confirming your place when not having Finnish e-identification credentials.
Not following the given deadline for enrolling will automatically lead into losing your right to study.
You may still request your right to study to be activated after the given deadline with a separate request to LUT Student Customer Service at opinto@lut.fi and make a late enrolment against an extra fee of EUR 35 in addition to the obligatory Student Union membership fee and the Student Health Care fee.
Further information on enrolling for the academic year
If unable to confirm your place, enroll for the academic year or pay the Student Union membership fee through OILI, please send an email to admission@lut.fi.
Deadlines - Master's students through Regular Admission
Students with no tuition fee to be paid
- Confirm your place and enroll for the academic year by 30 April 2023 at 15:00 (UTC+3)
Students taking the Early Bird Discount
- Confirm your place, pay the Early Bird price of EUR 7 500 for the tuition fee and enroll for the academic year by 21 April 2023
Students not taking the Early Bird Discount
- Confirm your place, pay the full tuition fee of EUR 13 500 and enroll for the academic year by 30 April 2023 at 15:00 (UTC+3)
Deadlines - Master's students through Rolling Admission
Students with no tuition fee to be paid
- Confirm your place and enroll for the academic year within 21 days from the date of having received your Certificate of Admission.
The exact deadline is informed on your admission decision sent by email or on your Certificate of Admission.
Students required to pay a tuition fee
- Confirm your place and pay the Early Bird price of EUR 7 500 for the tuition fee within 21 days from the date of having received your Certificate of Admission.
The exact deadline is informed on your admission decision sent by email or on your Certificate of Admission.
Enroll for the academic year within 7 days from having paid the tuition fee.
Deadlines - Master's students through Double Degree Admission
- Confirm your place, pay the tuition fee when required and enroll for the academic year by the deadline informed to you by the LUT International Mobility Services.
Deadlines - Bachelor's students through Regular Admission
Students with no tuition fee to be paid
- Confirm your place and enroll for the academic year by 14 July 2023 at 15:00 (UTC+3)
Students required to pay a tuition fee and admitted to double degree programmes
- Confirm your place, pay the full tuition fee and enroll for the academic year by 14 July 2023 at 15:00 (UTC+3)
Students taking the Early Bird discount for the tuition fee in the programmes
- Industrial Engineering and Management
- Technology and Engineering Science
- Confirm your place, pay the Early Bird price of EUR 7 500 for the tuition fee and enroll within 21 days from the date of having received your Certificate of Admission.
The exact deadline is informed on your admission decision sent by email or on your Certificate of Admission.
Deadlines - Bachelor's students through Rolling Admission
Students with no tuition fee to be paid
- Confirm your place and enroll within 21 days from the date of having received your Certificate of Admission.
The exact deadline is informed on your admission decision sent by email or on your Certificate of Admission.
Students required to pay a tuition fee and admitted to double degree programmes
- Confirm your place and pay the full tuition fee within 21 days from the date of having received your Certificate of Admission.
The exact deadline is informed on your admission decision sent by email or on your Certificate of Admission. - Enroll for the academic year within 7 days from having paid the tuition fee.
Students taking the Early Bird discount for the tuition fee in the programmes
- Industrial Engineering and Management
- Technology and Engineering Science
- Confirm your place and pay the Early Bird price of EUR 7 500 for the tuition fee within 21 days from the date of having received your Certificate of Admission.
The exact deadline is informed on your admission decision sent by email or on your Certificate of Admission. - Enroll for the academic year within 7 days from having paid the tuition fee.
Deadlines for students from Hebei University of Technology (HEBUT)
- Confirm your place, pay the full tuition fee and enroll for the academic year by the deadline informed to you by the LUT International Mobility Services.
Student Union Membership fee
The Student Union membership fee is EUR 74 for the full academic year or EUR 42 for only the Fall or Spring semester.
Conditionally admitted students
Bachelor’s and Master’s students
When having applied with an unfinished degree and having been conditionally admitted, your right to study will be valid only, if graduating by 31 August 2023 and providing LUT Admissions Services with a scan for your original Degree Certificate and original Transcript of Records by 31 August 2023 at 15:00 (UTC+3).
If the original documents are not awarded in English, you must be able to e-mail LUT Admissions Services also the scans for the official translations in English for both the documents by e-mail by 6 September 2023 at 15:00 (UTC+3). This rule applies to all degrees completed in all the countries, including Finland.
Tuition fees and scholarships
Finnish universities are legally obliged to charge tuition fees as of 1 August 2017 from new students from non-EU/EEA countries.
Housing application to Lappeenranta
Students starting their studies on the Lappeenranta campus can apply for student accommodation directly from the Lappeenranta Student Housing Foundation LOAS. Visit their website for detailed instructions for applying for accommodation.
Housing application to Lahti
Students starting their studies in programmes on the Lahti campus can apply for student accommodation in Lahti. LUT cooperates with the local housing organisation Lahden Talot Oy. Visit their website for detailed instructions for applying for accommodation.
Housing application to Kouvola
Students starting their studies in programme in Kouvola unit can apply for student accommodation in Kouvola. LUT cooperates with the local housing organisation, Kouvolan Asunnot Oy. Visit their website for detailed instructions for applying for accommodation.
Housing application to Mikkeli
Students starting their studies in programme in Mikkeli unit can apply for student accommodation in Mikkeli from Mikkeli Student Apartments MOAS. Visit their website for detailed instructions for applying for accommodation.
Deadlines for Master’s students
As soon as you have decided to confirm your place at LUT, remember to submit your housing application to LOAS / Lahden Talot Oy / Kouvolan Asunnot Oy without delay. For students admitted through Regular Admission, the deadline for applying is 30 April 2023.
Deadlines for Bachelor’s students
As soon as you have decided to accept your place at LUT, remember to submit your housing application to LOAS / Lahden Talot Oy / Kouvolan Asunnot Oy without delay, but no later than by 14 July 2023.
An international degree student must generally have a valid passport and, in the case of the majority of non-European citizens, a residence permit in order to enter and study in Finland. As it can take several months for your residence permit to be issued, we highly recommend you to start the application process for your residence permit within a week after confirming your place at LUT.
Start the application process within a week from having confirmed your place
If being a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country (excluding Switzerland), you are required to have a residence permit for studying in Finland.
The process is a long one so please start the application process from the Finnish Immigration Service (MIGRI) page first residence permit within one week after having confirmed your place.
You must apply for a residence permit in your home country or in a country where you are legally residing at that moment.
For further information regarding to applying for residence permit, please see
- Instructions for Degree Students with Tuition Fees
- MIGRI guide for students applying for a residence permit
Remember to have all the required documents for the process ready when starting the application process.
Getting your residence permit card on time means everything regarding being able to start your studies on time and not to lose your place at LUT University.
Health Care Service for Degree students
Bachelor's and Master's degree students, (doctoral and exchange students excluded) are provided with health care services by the Finnish Student Health Service FSHS (YTHS).
The FSHS has a full range of medical services including preventive, medical, mental and dental health care. A member of the Student Union is entitled to use the services of all FSHS health centers in Finland – and it is a must for all the degree students in Finland to join the Student Union.
Students who are entitled to use the services of the Finnish Student Health Service FSHS will pay a healthcare fee to Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela).
Health Care Service for Exchange students
Health Insurance
As emergency or hospital treatment is not covered by the FSHS policy, non-EU citizens are required to have individual health insurance covering the costs of an acute illness and injuries.
In addition to this, if you must apply for a residence permit, you must attach details of comprehensive health insurance coverage to your application. Comprehensive insurance coverage means insurance which includes the types of treatment and costs related to municipal health care services and the health insurance system.
A residence permit can be granted only if the student has valid health insurance coverage from a reliable and solvent company or institution. For more information, please see the website of the Finnish Immigration Service (MIGRI).
Health insurance packages by Marsh/SIP
LUT University has negotiated health insurance packages for LUT students with the Marsh/SIP insurance company. If interested in them, please see the Marsh/SIP website and select SIP Integral health care cover.
The website will provide you all necessary information on the insurance coverage and the rates. In any questions about the Marsh insurance, please contact Marsh directly.
When are hard copies for the educational documents required?
If having completed the degree you applied with in a country where the country-specific requirements for document authentication are involved, LUT Admissions Services must receive the hard copies for your educational documents by mail attested as requested in the requirements by 31 August 2023 at 15:00 (UTC+3).
Not following the deadline will automatically lead into losing your place without any exceptions or possibilities to reclaim your place back.
LUT Newcomer's groups
The groups are aimed at new students who have been accepted to LUT University. In the Newcomers group you are able to get to know other new students and also meet some of our current students. It's the perfect place for you to discuss and ask questions about LUT University. Your fellow students here at LUT will also share interesting facts and tips about cities and Finland in general.
- Lappeenranta: LUT Newcomers 2023/2024 (facebook)
- Lahti: You can join the group through this Discord link: Link will be published in May 2023.
Arrival at the Lappeenranta and Lahti campus
All international students are asked to send their arrival information (name, mobile phone number, arrival date and time, and means of transportation) to LUT Student Services no later than three weeks before the date of arrival. For this purpose, you will receive an arrival information form by e-mail during the summer.
Arrival at the Kouvola unit
Guidelines for Covid-19
LUT University follows the Covid-19 guidelines issued by the related national authorities - please follow the possible updates.
Please keep an eye on the guidelines for entering Finland related to Covid-19.
We welcome you to start your studies at the LUT University!
Your studies will begin with an information-packed orientations to help you prepare you for starting your studies as smoothly as possible.
Orientation Days are a compulsory part of the course Introduction to M. Sc. Studies at LUT. Attendance is mandatory starting from the first day of the orientation.
Registering for the courses is also done during the orientation days.
Orientation Days - Lappeenranta campus
The Orientation Days for all Master’s programmes starting their studies in September 2023 will be arranged on 29 August – 1 September 2023.
Due to course registrations and other practical arrangements, we strongly advise new students to arrive in Lappeenranta before the orientation days, preferably on 24−28 August 2023.
Orientation Days - Lahti campus
The Orientation Days for the Master’s and Bachelor's Programmes in English will be arranged on 22-25 August 2023.
Due to course registrations and other practical arrangements, we strongly advise new students to arrive in Lahti before the orientation days, preferably on 17−21 August 2023.
Orientation Days - Kouvola Unit
The Orientation Days for the Master's Programme in Innovation and Logistics will be arranged on 31 August - 1 September 2023.
Due to course registrations and other practical arrangements, we strongly advise new students to arrive in Kouvola before the orientation days, preferably on 26−30 August 2023.
Orientation Days - Mikkeli Unit
The Orientation Days for the Master's Programme in Water Technology will be arranged on 24-25 August 2023.
Due to course registrations and other practical arrangements, we strongly advise new students to arrive in Mikkeli before the orientation days, preferably on 19−23 August 2023.
Start of studies
To start your studies at LUT University, attending is mandatory from the first day of the Orientation Days while late arrivals are accepted only if not yet having been granted a residence permit.
The ultimate deadlines for arriving are (this also applies if your residence permit process has been delayed):
- to be updated later on
Note: Course enrolments must be done by 1 September 2023 at 23.59 (UTC+3) even if arriving late.
Check the study plans and timetables for the academic year 2023-2024 Completing studies -page.
Lectures and tutorials will start on 4 September 2023.
To use the LUT information systems, you will receive a personal LUT student account, an e-mail address, and user rights to Microsoft Office 365 Pro for the duration of your studies.
Your user ID will be used as a username when logging into the LUT systems (for example the online learning platform Moodle).
If you are facing any issues, please contact the IT Service Desk
The students at LUT University use several study tools in their studies. Get to know them and read more from here.
Bring your own laptop computer with you as you will need it during lessons, to write your essays and other assignments, to watch teaching videos and to study independently. Read more from here.
On campus, you will have access to the wireless network connection Eduroam, to which you will be able to connect your laptop and mobile devices.
Download Tuudo app
Tuudo is an app that makes it easier to manage your studies. Download Tuudo free of charge from the app store. Use the student ID provided by your university when you log in for the first time. No further logins are required. Tuudo will remind you with push notifications about your schedule and important messages.
Health Care Service for Degree students
Bachelor's and Master's degree students, (doctoral and exchange students excluded) are provided with health care services by the Finnish Student Health Service FSHS (YTHS).
The FSHS has a full range of medical services including preventive, medical, mental and dental health care. A member of the Student Union is entitled to use the services of all FSHS health centers in Finland – and it is a must for all the degree students in Finland to join the Student Union.
Starting 1.1.2023, students from other EU or EEA countries will have to provide a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) when accessing FSHS services. Please see further information.
Students who are entitled to use the services of the Finnish Student Health Service FSHS will pay a healthcare fee to Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela).
You will not be sent an invoice for the student health care fee; instead, you need to make the payment by following the payment instructions at how to pay the student health care fee.
Health Care Service for Exchange students
To access student discounts on trains, buses, airline tickets, campus cafeterias, etc., you need to apply for a student card at frank.fi/en.
To be able to get the student card you must have enrolled for the academic semester or academic year and paid the Student Union membership fee and it is possible to get the actual card only after having arrived at LUT University.
Note: You need to allow in Sisu the disclosure of information to Frank by allowing the transferring of personal and contact information to the Jolla customer database for student card.
Every international student needs to get a Finnish personal identity code (hetu). It is formed from the date of birth plus and four digits, for example like 010192-000A.
You may have gotten this identity code during the process for applying for a residence permit - but if this not being the case, you will get it through a registering process at Digital and Population Data Service Agency.
Registering at Digital and Population Data Service Agency
1. Registration without booking an appointment
Lappeenranta
- schedule to be released later
Visiting address: Pormestarinkatu 1 A, 3. floor, 53100 Lappeenranta
Lahti:
- schedule to be released later
Visiting address: Kirkkokatu 12 B, 5th floor, 15140 Lahti
2. Registration with booking an appointment
If not able to make it to Digital and Population Data Service Agency during their pre-determined dates for registering, you need to book an appointment on their website https://isl.ajanvaraus.fi/frontend/.
When booking an appointment, you need to book it for an International registration, not for a national registration.
Note: If having booked an appointment and then instead, completing the registration on the pre-determined dates or for some other reason can´t make it to your booked appointment, you must to cancel your booking.
Documents required for the registering
Please go through the instructions for registering at Registration of a foreign student in the Population Information System on which you will find information on how to fill in the registration form plus how to proceed if you have already received a personal identity code through Finnish Immigration Service (MIGRI).
The following documents are required for registering:
- Fill in the e-form for registration at Registration of a foreign student in the Population Information System and submit it or,
fill in the registration form and print it one-sided = 2 pages (the 3rd page is not required) and sign it.
Fill in and print the registration form before going to the Digital and Population Data Service Agency!! - Certificate of Attendance (not a Certificate of Admission)
You can get this document from SISU or from Student Customer Service. - Passport or an official ID-card.
Plus a copy of your passport or ID card if possible, copies for both front and back sides. - Residence permit card (if applicable)
Plus a copy of your residence permit card if possible, copies for both front and back sides.
Note: A personal visit to Digital and Population Data Service Agency is always required within a certain timeframe! Further information at Registration of a foreign student in the Population Information System.
Updating your identity code to Sisu
When you have your Finnish personal identity code, remember to update it in Sisu without any delay.
Registering your spouse and children
If you wish to register your spouse and children at the same time, you must have legalised marriage certificate and birth certificates with you as well.
After arriving at LUT University you will be requested to present your original degree certificate and transcript of records together with the official translations (when required) to LUT Student Customer Service. This is the final step of your admissions process.
The original documents will be compared with the documents you had uploaded to your application. Should there be any irregularities, your right to study at LUT may be revoked. Within the first few weeks of your arrival at LUT, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on where to take the original documents for checking.
When is the final verification required?
You must bring your originals in for a final verification if:
- The degree you applied with was completed outside of Finland + you were not required to mail LUT University any hard copies
The last step of your admission process is the final verification process for educational documents for the degree you applied with.
Prepare to bring your original Degree Certificate and Transcript of Records for the degree you applied with plus the official translations (when required) for a final verification after having started your studies.
- Programmes in Lappeenranta
The documents will be collected during the Orientation Days and after that you can take them to LUT Student Customer Service as soon as possible.
- Programmes in Lahti, Kouvola and Mikkeli
Wait for an email with further instructions for bringing your originals in.
Not presenting the required documents or presenting documents involved in forgery will lead into revoking your study right plus LUT University filing a report to the related Finnish authorities.
When is the final verification not required?
There is no need to bring your originals in for a final verification if:
- The degree you applied with was completed in Finland
The verification will be done through a national database.
- The degree you applied with was completed outside of Finland + you had to mail LUT University the hard copies for your educational documents
The verification was done through the authenticated documents provided.
Note: The requirement for mailing LUT Admissions Services the hard copies as requested cannot be replaced by bringing the originals in for a final verification instead.
- You were admitted to the online Master's Programme in Biorefineries
- You are a student in a cooperative double or trilateral programme and had already started your studies at the partner university before your studies LUT University
Please contact us at Student Customer Service.
Orientation
Before starting your studies, orientation days will introduce you to studying in LUT University.
During orientation you will learn about starting studies, student community, support services and the city you are studying in. Participation in orientation is necessary to ensure a fluent start for your studies. Please, remember to bring your ID with you to the Orientation Days.
Each campus and unit have their own orientation schedule! Please find further information on the Orientation Days in Lappeenranta, Lahti, Kouvola and Mikkeli from the section Dive deeper below.