Mechanical Engineering

Overview

Modern mechanical engineering is a combination of creative product development, design and modelling, efficient production, automation, robotics and the effective management of people and goods.

As a mechanical engineer, you can design and manufacture a variety of consumer goods as well as machinery and equipment needed in industry.

Mechanical Engineering at LUT University  studies give you a comprehensive overview of modern product design and production techniques. You will learn to utilise digital and virtual environments in design as well as take into account the principles of the entire product life cycle and circular economy. You will also understand business principles, marketing and customer needs in product development.

Mechanical engineering is for you if you are inventive, creative and passionate about developing solutions that promote sustainable development and the respect for natural resources.

Students admitted to the Bachelor's Programme in Mechanical Engineering at LUT University will receive a degree certificate from two universities after they have fulfilled the degree requirements of both universities.

All double degree programmes will be completed in Finland, either in Lappeenranta or Lahti campus.

Career prospects

There is a great demand in the labour market for mechanical engineering experts.

Work may also involve training, research and marketing tasks, for example in industrial projects or in one's own company. Master's graduates in mechanical engineering have gone on to become:

• heads of virtual design firms

• design managers of international energy companies

• production managers of pulp and paper plants

• mechanical engineers

• quality control managers in the metal industry