Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about applying to Bachelor’s Programmes in English

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For this blog, we gathered frequently asked questions about applying to LUT Bachelor’s programmes in English. Hopefully, these are helpful also to you. If you have questions about applying to Master’s programmes, please read this blog.

How do I apply to LUT University Bachelor’s programmes in English?

You will have to:

For further details, see “How to Apply” under each programme on our web page about applying to LUT Bachelor’s programmes in English.

What is the application deadline?

There are two application options, Regular Admission and Rolling Admission. Students can apply to Bachelor’s programmes in English through both admission types, but they cannot apply for both at the same time.

The application period for Bachelor’s studies that start in autumn 2022:

Regular Admissions: Starts 5 January 2022 and ends 19 January 2022 (UTC+2)

Rolling Admissions:  Starts 1 November 2021 and ends 31 May 2022 at 15:00 (UTC +3)

What is the difference between Regular and Rolling Admissions?

Rolling admission for Bachelor’s programmes is an application path for those who have completed or are close to completing their Upper Secondary Education outside of Finland. You need to meet special eligibility requirements when applying to Bachelor’s programmes through rolling admission, and they can be checked on our website.

The regular application period is open for less than one month (5-19 January 2022), and the rolling application period is a continuous application period open from November 2021 until the end of May 2022. Applications sent in the rolling admission period are accepted and processed as long as there are places available in the programmes in rolling admission.

Applications for English language Bachelor’s programmes can be submitted during either admissions process, but not at the same time.

Do not Send Applications Through Regular and Rolling Admission Simultaneously

If you decide to apply through Regular Admission and will not get admitted, you still have an option to apply through Rolling Admission by the deadline of 31 May 2022 at 15:00 (UTC+3) after the results for Regular Admission are released on 25 April 2022 – given that you meet with the requirements for Rolling Admission.

If already applying through Regular Admission and submitting an application also through Rolling Admission before the results for Regular Admission being released, your application will not be considered or processed.

Apply Through Rolling Admission Only When You Have All the Required Documents and Results Ready.

If you decide to apply through Rolling Admission at the early days of the application period, you must wait for your admission result – and if not getting admitted, you still have an option to apply through Regular Admission, if you will have your result by the deadline of Regular Admission on 19 January 2022 at 15:00 (UTC+2) given that you meet with the requirements for Regular Admission.

Am I eligible to apply for a Bachelor’s Programme during Regular Admissions?

You are eligible:

  • with an SAT score
  • with a relevant upper secondary level degree
  • if your required degree will be complete by the application deadline

Please see the specific requirements of each application path on our website. One part of the eligibility is also being able to provide LUT Admissions Services with the educational documents as requested.

How can I complete an eligible application that makes it to the evaluation stage?

  • Carefully read and follow the instructions for applying
  • Pay attention to all the requirements – the general and the programme-specific ones
  • Take a language test as soon as possible when required
  • Pay attention to document authentication when required
  • Answer the questions on your online application form carefully and just as requested
  • Follow the application and supplementary deadlines (no exceptions will be made to any of the eligibility or authentication requirements or deadlines.)

May I apply before my degree is complete?

You may apply before your required degree is completed, but you must graduate by 31 August 2022. If you are applying with an SAT score, also scan your Degree Certificate (DC) and the final Transcript of Records (ToR) by 31 August 2022 at 15:00 (UTC+3).

Applicants who have taken the Finnish Matriculation Examination do not need to submit any education-related documents to LUT University, as the grades in the matriculation examination will automatically be transferred to LUT University electronically.

When applying as an undergraduate of IB, EB or RP/DIA education you are required to submit a Predicted Grades document to LUT University / Admissions Services by 6 April 2022 at 15:00 (UTC+3) by email (admission@lut.fi).

Please note that the scan of the original IB/EB Degree Certificate must reach LUT University / Admissions Services by 31 July 2022 at 15:00 (UTC+3) by e-mail (admission@lut.fi).

When applying as undergraduate of RP/DIA education, the officially certified copy for the original DC and original ToR must reach LUT University / Admissions Services by 15 July 2022 at 15:00 (UTC+3) at the latest.

Further details on applying before your degree is complete is available for each programme on our web page on applying to LUT Bachelor’s studies in English. 

How many Bachelor’s programmes can I apply to?

You can apply to six Bachelor’s programmes if you apply through Regular Admissions. If you apply through Rolling Admissions, you can only apply for one Bachelor’s programme.

Is there an application fee?

There is no application fee.

Do I need a language test?

When applying with an SAT score, you do not need to prove your proficiency in English in any other way. However, you must meet the minimum requirements for the SAT results, which can be seen on our website.

When applying with a relevant upper secondary degree (not with an SAT result), you must prove your proficiency in English with one of the following methods:

  • Language test result
  • A degree completed in English at an institution of a higher level of education in an EU or EEA country, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, or the United States. You must have studied in the country in question for the complete duration of the studies.
  • A degree completed in English at the upper secondary level of education in an EU or EEA country, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, or the United States. You must have studied in the country in question for the complete duration of the studies.

Do I need to authenticate my educational documents?

When applying, you do not need to authenticate your educational documents.

Final verification of educational documents after having started your studies (only for degrees awarded in countries outside of Finland):

After your arrival at LUT University, the final verification process will be completed: you will be requested to bring your original degree certificate and transcript of records plus the possible translations (if not already in English) for the final verification process.

If you do not bring the required documents or present documents that are in any way forged, your right to study at LUT University will automatically be revoked.

Do I have to mail the hard copies of my documents to LUT University?

There is no need to send hard copies of all your documents to LUT University when applying. Only in some cases if you are admitted will they request hard copies to be sent to LUT. Please see previous question to understand which documents you should bring with you to LUT after acceptance during the first weeks of studies for final verification.

EXCEPTION: When applying as an undergraduate of RP/DIA education, the officially certified copy for the original DC and original ToR must reach LUT University / Admissions Services by 15 July 2022 at 15:00 (UTC+3) at the latest.

Do I need to pay a tuition fee?

If you are a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, you do not have to pay a tuition fee.

Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries (excluding Switzerland) are required to pay a tuition fee of EUR 9500 in LUT’s Bachelor’s Programme in Technology and Engineering Science and EUR 9000 in LUT’s double degree Bachelor’s programmes each academic year.

In some cases, you might not be required to pay a tuition fee. For further information, please see the details on our website.

Does LUT University offer scholarships for Bachelor’s programmes in English?

Applicants who are required to pay a tuition fee may apply for scholarship = a tuition fee waiver.

Bachelor’s Programme in Technology and Engineering Science:

You can apply for a tuition fee waiver in your second year of studies.

  • For the second academic year, 50% scholarships will be granted for the students successfully completing the studies on the first academic year (min.of 60 ECTS credits).
  • For the third academic year,  50% Tuition Fee Waiver will be granted for the students successfully completing min.120 ECTS credits in the first and second academic years.

LUT double degree Bachelor’s programmes:

There are three different categories of tuition fee waivers.

  • Category I: Tuition Fee Waiver is 2/3 of the annual tuition fee
  • Category II: Tuition Fee Waiver is 1/3 of the annual tuition fee
  • Category III: Tuition Fee Waiver is EUR 1000

The number of the first year scholarship is calculated from the total amount of the paid tuition fees. The scholarship will not automatically continue for the second year.

The scholarship for the second and third year are awarded based on the GPA of the past academic year.

Can I pay my tuition fee in installments?

If you are required to pay the whole tuition fee, you will be able to pay the first-year fee in two installments.

Does LUT University accept a study gap?

Yes, we do accept a study gap.

When can I receive an update on my application status?

After submitting your online application, we will reply as soon as we have checked your application. We always review applications as soon as possible and in the order we receive them. Please wait patiently for our reply – we do our best to respond quickly, but at times we receive large numbers of applications at the same time. E-mailing inquiries about your application’s status unfortunately only slows down the process.

I applied last year. Do I need to submit my educational documents for my application again?

Yes, you have to apply again and submit your educational documents just as you did the first time.
According to the Finnish Universities Act, all application documents are to be filed for several years just as they were at the time of applying and cannot, therefore, be used again for applying.

When should I arrive for my studies? May I arrive late?

You must be able to start your studies on the Orientation Days at the end of August/early September. Late arrivals are accepted up to a certain point only due to delays in residence permit issues, and the university should be notified of arrival delays.

Do I need to apply again for a Master’s programme at LUT after completing my Bachelor’s degree?

As a graduate from an LUT Bachelor’s programme, you will be automatically entitled to continue your studies in a Master’s programme at LUT University.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our Admission Services – we are here to help you. 😊

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