Energy Technology LUT University

Overview

There are roughly three scenarios for the development of future energy solutions: renewable energy sources (hydro, solar, wind, wave and bioenergy), safe nuclear power, and carbon capture and use. These represent the core of energy engineering. By studying energy technology, you will build a career in pioneering technologies. Energy technology is suitable for those interested in technology who want to utilise mathematics and natural sciences as tools.

The main themes of the studies are the efficient production and use of energy and environmental friendliness. Your training will be based on three key areas of expertise in energy technology: physical phenomena related to energy technology, such as policies that affect the shape and magnitude of energy; energy conversion from one form to another; and machinery and equipment for energy conversion. 

At LUT University , energy technology research and training are based on strong expertise in power plant technology and energy management. We also offer unique nuclear engineering training with a focus on nuclear safety. The emphases of our degree programme have been selected on the basis of the skills required in the working world.

Career prospects

Graduate engineers in energy technology are needed for well-paid jobs to take care of safe, economical and low-emission energy production.

Energy is always needed, whether it is a recession or a boom, so there is a need for experts in the field now and in the future.

Extensive knowledge of the energy industry is a trademark of LUT University graduate engineers. They are mainly employed in development, operation and management positions in the energy industry and production and in research and consulting positions.

Work tasks are often related to energy economics, the environmental impact of energy production, emission mitigation, renewable energy sources, the construction and safety of nuclear energy, and the operation and control of power plants.

Master's graduates from energy technology have gone on to become:

• research and development engineers

• senior design engineers

• export managers for energy technology manufacturers

• reactor engineers at nuclear power plants

• nuclear safety specialists

• biomass boiler sales directors

• technical planners for wind farms

• energy sector consultants

• energy production specialists for industry and the government.