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Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT)

Lappeerannan Teknillinen Korkeakoulu, Lanserkatu - P.O. Box 20, 53851 Lappeenranta, Finland
4.08 / 5 based on 96 reviews.
Description:
Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) specializes in technology and economics. It has more than 3 300 students studying in the degree programmes, with an annual intake of about 600. Postgraduate degrees include Licentiate in Technology, Licentiate in Economic Sciences, Doctor of Technology, Doctor of Economic Sciences and Doctor of Philosophy. There are about 400 postgraduate students. Approximately 25% of LUT students complete part of their degree studies at partner universities in Europe, the USA, Asia and Australia. The most outstanding characteristic of the University is the integration of expertise in technology and economics. The University's location on the border between the EU and Russia also has a great impact on the University's activities and orientation.


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International Partners
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87% of students recommend
96 reviews
Housing
4.4/5
 All experiences (96)
Student life
4.2/5
 5 stars (36)
Academic
4.1/5
 4 stars (42)
Languages
4.5/5
 3 stars (18)
Expenses
3.2/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.5/5
 1 star (0)
“From Lappeenranta it is easy to go Russian, Sweden, Tallin and Helsinki, there are some trips organized by students that are worth it, but to go to Sweden, Tallin and Russia you can also try the travel agencies, they have low cost trips!” Read Review
adelialuciana, Portugal

6 5-star reviews of Lappeenranta University of Technology

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Review by Adélia Luciana, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
Engineering, Chemical, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments:
Everything was perfect! I cannot complaint all university flats have everything that I needed to live, I recommend it!
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
Because in Finland almost everybody speaks English it was a good opportunity to increase my English language skills.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
That it would be so good!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
I hI highly recommended it! University has a high level of courses and everybody, teachers, staff, tries to help you and Lappeenranta is a great city, not very big but ok



FINAL COMMENTS

From Lappeenranta it is easy to go Russian, Sweden, Tallin and Helsinki, there are some trips organized by students that are worth it, but to go to Sweden, Tallin and Russia you can also try the travel agencies, they have low cost trips!
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