Bachelor's Programme in Electrical Engineering (double degree)

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

LUT University

Program Overview

If you’re fascinated by how electrical energy powers everything from renewable power grids to smart devices, this double degree in Electrical Engineering at LUT University is designed for you. It gives you both deep technical skills and international experience, preparing you to shape the future of energy and electronics in a changing world.

Curriculum structure

Year 1: In your first year, you’ll learn the foundations of electrical engineering with courses in mathematics, physics, engineering design, programming, and electricity, giving you the analytical and practical skills to understand how electrical systems work at a fundamental level. You’ll also begin exploring control systems and electronics, equipping you with essential tools for studying real-world electrotechnical problems.

Year 2: The second year deepens your understanding with intermediate specialization studies covering subjects like power systems, electrical drives, electrical circuits, digital design, and embedded systems. Project-based learning allows you to apply your skills to real technical challenges, while general studies continue to prepare you for more advanced work.

Year 3: In your final bachelor year, you will focus on advanced topics such as automation and power electronics, mechatronics, and electromagnetic compatibility. You will also complete your bachelor’s thesis, exploring a topic of your interest in depth, while elective and language studies give you a broader cultural and professional edge.

Master’s Years (Year 4 and 5): After the bachelor’s, you seamlessly continue into the master’s portion of the degree, focusing on high-level electrical engineering topics, advanced systems design, research methods, and specialized fields such as renewable energy systems and smart grid technologies. You will finish with a master’s thesis, positioning you as a sought-after expert in the field.

Focus areas

Electrical energy production and transmission, control systems, power electronics, digital design, automation, embedded systems, sustainable energy technology, smart grids, electrical machinery, electrotechnical equipment development.

Learning outcomes

Deep understanding of electrical systems and networks, ability to apply mathematical and scientific methods to solve engineering problems, control engineering application, electrical safety skills, electronics design and implementation, clean energy technology proficiency.

Professional alignment (accreditation)

Accredited by international EUR-ACE® and ASIIN engineering quality standards, ensuring global recognition and professional relevance.

Reputation (employability rankings)

LUT University is recognized internationally for strong academic quality and graduate prospects, with its graduates highly sought after in the technology and engineering sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In the Bachelor's Programme in Electrical Engineering (double degree) at LUT University, you'll dive hands-on into electrical engineering from day one, building real-world skills in converting, using, and transmitting electric energy, plus controlling electric systems—all through practical projects and collaborations with our partner, Hebei University of Technology in China. This setup means you'll gain expertise you can immediately apply, whether it's designing electrotechnical systems or tackling energy challenges, setting you up for a career where employers value doers over just theorists.

Here are some standout ways you'll get that experiential edge:
- State-of-the-art labs for electrical engineering: Work in dedicated facilities focused on electric energy conversion, transmission, and control systems research, giving you direct access to cutting-edge tools right on Lappeenranta campus.
- Double degree collaboration projects: Team up on group assignments across two countries, earning degrees from both LUT and Hebei University of Technology—think international group work that builds your global engineering network.
- On-campus, practical learning environment: Multi-year programme (3 years bachelor's + option for 2-year master's) emphasizes hands-on application in electrotechnical and electronics projects, all in a supportive campus setting.

This is your chance to turn theory into skills that land jobs—apply now through rolling admission (open until March 31, 2026) and let's get you started!

Progression & Future Opportunities

In LUT University's Bachelor's Programme in Electrical Engineering (double degree), you'll dive right into hands-on learning that builds real-world skills in electrotechnical and electronics applications, preparing you for a career where theory meets practice every day. This three-year program, in partnership with Hebei University of Technology in China, emphasizes practical engineering from day one, giving you 180 ECTS credits of bachelor's-level experience plus a pathway to a master's—two degrees, two countries, and skills employers can't ignore.

You'll get access to top-notch facilities tailored for electrical engineering, blending classroom knowledge with labs, projects, and international exposure: here's what sets it apart:
- State-of-the-art laboratories for electrotechnical and electronics work, where you apply core theories to real applications like circuit design and power systems.
- Group projects and collaborative studies integrated into the curriculum, fostering teamwork on engineering challenges, much like our double degree grads who thrived in international settings.
- Double degree structure with time split between LUT in Finland and Hebei University of Technology, including cross-cultural projects and mobility for global perspectives.
- On-campus facilities at Lappeenranta, supporting hands-on tech programs with dedicated spaces for bachelor's-level experimentation in electrical engineering.

This practical focus is why our grads stand out—imagine earning two diplomas while building a portfolio of real projects.