Civil Engineering
Why study civil engineering?
Everything we do depends on the functionality of the built environment: how we live, work, study, or travel. Our well-being is based on healthy indoor air, comfortable indoor temperatures, and the ability to move safely and efficiently through neighbourhoods, streets, and cities. As society changes, so does the built environment, shaping and being shaped by the way we live.
The Bachelor's Programme in Civil Engineering tackles the most critical challenges of the built environment. It prepares you to address major societal transformations such as the energy transition, urbanisation, resource efficiency, climate change, and digitalization.The goal is to create technology-driven growth, transform business models, and develop resilient infrastructure.
What will you learn?
The programme gives you the mathematical and scientific foundation to solve practical problems. You will have the technical knowledge needed for development, design, and management roles in civil and construction engineering. You will recognise the societal relevance of civil engineering and the ecological, economic, and social dimensions of sustainable development and apply this understanding in your work.
After completing the degree, you will be equipped to consider all dimensions of sustainability in design, development, and decision‑making. You will also have comprehensive digital skills.
The programme prepares you for master’s studies in civil engineering. You will be able to assess your strengths and interests to choose the specialisation that suits you best. You will develop your expertise through your choice of minor subject and thesis topic, guiding you toward technical design and development, project management, business and life‑cycle economy, or community and urban development.
Programme contents
- Structural engineering
- Sustainable materials and environment
- BIM and data management
- Infrastructures
- Built environment and society
How will you learn?
The programme takes place on LUT’s Lahti campus and includes company and construction site visits and several days on LUT’s Lappeenranta campus. Courses involve practical exercises in both virtual environments and materials laboratories.
During the first two years, you will study alongside students of the Bachelor’s Programme in Sustainable Construction Technology. This combination of research‑based education and a business‑oriented perspective offers a unique opportunity to develop skills that are highly sought after in the professional world.
Your studies include:
- theory lectures
- exercises
- company visits
- projects
- independent and group assignments
- laboratory work
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
Note:
- Motivation Letter – A motivation letter is not a required document when applying to the programmes at this university.
- Recommended overall grade average: At least 7.
- Mathematics – Good mathematics knowledge is required.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Job options for graduates
- Development manager
- Coordinator in various fields of the built environment
- Infrastructure engineer
- Structural engineer
- BIM specialist
- Urban planner
- Lead specialist
