Electrical Engineering

Studies in the Master's program in Electrical Engineering from LUT University are wide-ranging and relevant to industry. You may choose to specialise in the conversion, use and control of electric systems or the electricity market and solar economy. 

Electrical energy is now more than ever the answer to the world's urgent energy challenges. Electrical energy is the crucial driver of efficiency and success in the energy transition towards a sustainable, truly industrial and consumer-oriented economy.

Electrical engineering is the largest and most diverse technological field in the world.

By taking the Electrical Engineering from LUT University , you will acquire extensive knowledge of how the industry works, and engineering skills and technological knowledge needed to design, assess and improve electrical systems. You will also develop the knowledge, skills and abilities that will facilitate intellectual, creative, responsive and professional growth, and lifelong learning for continuous improvement.

Career prospects

Developing energy systems, energy-efficient technology, smart grids, electrifying transportation, and electricity markets employ Master's level graduates in electrical engineering now and will continue to do so in the future.

New experts are needed for product development, sales, marketing and management. Your duties may include e.g. the design and production of electric devices, product development, technical sales or production management.

The need for engineers in electricity retail is also growing. Moreover, power plants are undergoing changes as private solar and wind power plants are increasing. In other words, graduates in electrical engineering have ample job opportunities in industry and the public sector.

LUT's electrical engineering training has been the launching pad for a number of important actors and growing companies in the field, some of which are based in Lappeenranta. Job opportunities are available in large international corporations as well as small and medium-sized companies in the field.

You will also have a firm basis for scientific doctoral studies in the field of your specialisation studies.

Courses include:

• Technology and Society

• Power Electronic Converters

• Energy Efficiency

• Applied Mathematics

• Laboratory Course in Electrical Power Engineering