LUT University

LUT Business School (LBS) is one of three schools at LUT University, a science-focused university in Lappeenranta, Finland. LBS is ranked among the world’s top 175 business schools in the Times Higher Education subject ranking (2026) and among the top 100 globally in the ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (2025). It provides research-based education at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. The school’s AACSB accreditation (since 2022) and the EFMD-accredited MSc in International Marketing Management (since 2011) demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and continuous development.

LBS offers a cross-disciplinary learning environment where business students engage with technological advancements and collaborate with engineering students through coursework, projects, and extracurricular activities. The university community is highly international, with students and staff representing over 100 nationalities, enriching learning through diverse perspectives. Close interaction between students and faculty is a distinctive strength, consistently highlighted in student feedback.

LUT University operates campuses in Lappeenranta and Lahti, both of which integrate sustainability into their operations, infrastructure, and development, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to responsible practices. The campuses are easily accessible from Helsinki, with travel times of less than one hour to Lahti and approximately two hours to Lappeenranta. The Lappeenranta campus, located on the shores of Lake Saimaa, offers a unique learning environment combining modern facilities with close proximity to nature.