Description

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Structure and Content of the Programme

The Master's degree programme in Mechanical Engineering is a two-year full-time programme leading to the degree of Master of Science (Technology). All lectures, exercises and laboratory work are conducted in English.

The programme is divided into four semesters. During the first three semesters the students should complete about 90 ECTS of classroom and laboratory instruction. The first semester is common to all students and encompasses both a brief introduction to the field of mechanical engineering and language & communication studies essential for carrying out Master's level engineering studies successfully. This enables students to make an informed choice at the end of the second semester as which major subject to choose:

* Structural and Machine Design
* Production Technologies

Structural and Machine Design

In "Structural and Machine Design" the focus is on both the theory and practice
of the development of mechanical engineering systems for performance, strength
and durability. The students learn to use state-of-the-art computer tools for
creating and testing virtual prototypes. In that way complex mechatronic systems
and structures can be designed, tested and optimised before a prototype is fabricated. Studies include advanced studies in steel structures and virtual design.

Production Technologies

In "Production Technologies" the students learn about modern production systems
and production planning which will be integral parts of tomorrow´s factories. A special
emphasis is given to welding technology, high technology machining operations and sheet & plate forming. As lasers are increasingly being used in high technology manufacturing, the students learn about laser welding and cutting together with a variety of surface improvement techniques, such as laser cladding and surface hardening. Studies include advanced studies in welding technology, production technology and laser technology.

The Master´s thesis, worth a further 30 ECTS, is conducted during the fourth semester. It is a research or design project carried out in the field of machine design, steel structures, welding technology, laser technology, production technology or sheet metal technology.

Requirements

General Ellibility

Minimum requirement: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or in a closely related field. or Bacherlor's degree (tradenomi) from a Finnish university of applied sciences or a Russian Spetsialist degree in the field in question.

Language Requirement's

Consequently students who have not completed a Bachelors degree in English in an EU/EEA country or in Australia, Canada, New Zealand or in the USA must have obtained an approved English language qualification Academic TOEFL 80 iBT/550 PBT; Academic IELTS 6.0; Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) level A, B or C or PTE Academic 54. University language certificates are not accepted.

For more information about application prosess and selection criteria, please see the LUT's and programmes web sites.

English Language Requirements

Funding

Lappeenranta University of Technology offers tuition fee scholarships based on academic excellence to support the studies of international students at our university. The tuition fee scholarship covers the tuition fee.

LUT also offers full scholarships based on academic excellence and need for financial aid to support the studies of students at our university. The full scholarship covers the tuition fee and living expenses. Please note that there is a very limited number of full scholarships available to LUT's students.

Once admitted into the LUT degree programmes, candidates have the opportunity to apply online for a LUT scholarship. More information about the dates and the process will be found on LUT's admission website.