Environmental Technology LUT University

Overview

Climate change, resource scarcity, urbanisation, and the transition to clean energy are transforming our societies and industries. Solving these challenges requires engineers who can understand complex systems, evaluate the sustainability of technological solutions, and create positive environmental impact.

Environmental technology is closely connected to LUT University ’s System Earth approach, which recognises that global sustainability challenges require integrated solutions across energy, water, materials, business, and society. Sustainability is embedded not only in the curriculum but also in the university’s research, partnerships, and campus culture.

What can you do with your degree?

Graduates gain a broad engineering foundation and valuable sustainability expertise that are increasingly needed in industry, consulting, energy companies, cities, public organisations, and research institutions. 

The Environmental Technology programme at LUT University also provides an excellent basis for continuing studies at the master's level and developing specialised expertise in sustainability and environmental fields. 

Job options for graduates

• Environmental management

• Sustainability assessment

• Climate action

• Clean technologies,

• Circular economy

• Renewable energy

• Sustainable urban development