Electrical and Automation Engineering
Electrify the future with smart and sustainable automation!
Learn to create an energy efficient future with renewable energy, sustainable manufacturing and smart living. In Electrical and Automation Engineering programme you learn to develop ecologically sustainable electrical and automation systems. This constantly evolving field offers you interesting design opportunities and excellent chance of employment.
Structure of studies
In our Electrical and Automation Engineering programme you familiarise yourself with Finland’s electricity generation and distribution, energy systems in buildings and energy efficiency for example in real estates.
You learn to apply information technology, electrical engineering, automation and robotics through practise in different projects and by working in our modern laboratory environments. You get yourself acquainted with designing and utilising electrotechnical equipment and systems with safety in mind. You learn to test automation in new subjects using logic programming, micro controllers and cloud computing.
Ecologically sustainable thinking is an important part of your studies. With electrical and automation technology you can create energy for a more sustainable future and advance sustainable development in manufacturing.
Specialization options
After you have completed the core studies, you can choose studies to deepen your knowledge based on your career goals. Your options include for example modern technology applications, process automation, product automation and smart home.
Your studies include work placement and a thesis. In your work placement you have an opportunity to practise in real-life working environments in companies. In your thesis you research a subject that interests you in analytical and solution-oriented way, often for a company in your own field.
- 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:
- A motivation letter is not a required document when applying to the programmes at this university.
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.
You will become an electrical and automation engineer to the energy or manufacturing industries. Your tasks could include for example design, production or sales as you work as a Design Engineer, an Automation Designer or an Electrical Designer.
