Bachelor of Engineering | Sustainable Solutions Engineering

International career in sustainable solutions

Join the forefront of innovation with our Sustainable Solutions Engineering degree programme!

By studying in the degree programme, you will gain hands-on experience and become a part of a community dedicated to making a global impact. The studies equip you with the skills to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change and sustainability crises. 

LAB University of Applied Sciences is a leader in environmental technology and the circular economy in Finland. The degree programme is built upon a strong knowledge and the need to address the major future challenges of our time. Studying at LAB University of Applied Sciences is very flexible but challenging.

Where can graduates work?

The graduates of the Sustainable Solutions Engineering degree programme can work in Finland and globally as technological experts, project managers, quality and security developers, and sales engineers. Entrepreneurship is also a career alternative. 

One of the main learning outcomes of the studies is the development of entrepreneurial and teamwork skills. This will enhance your ability to solve business and development challenges, advancing your career opportunities and working life. 

We have excellent international and national networks with other universities and the working life, which will promote your career development in many ways.

What do the studies include?

The scope of the studies is 240 ECTS credits.

• Core studies 15 ECTS
• Professional and complementary studies 180 ECTS
• Practical training 30 ECTS
• Thesis 15 ECTS

At the beginning of your studies, you will become familiar with the principles of natural and physical sciences, environmental technology, circular economy, and sustainable development, as well as their interaction with climate change and biological and technological cycles. These form the foundation for deepening your competence during your further studies.

The professional studies include topics such as resource and material efficiency, digital tools, quality and project management, built environment, product design, and responsible business from the perspective of sustainable solutions and the circular economy.

A flexible curriculum enables versatile learning methods

We encourage you to complete your studies using various learning methods, as our curriculum structure is flexible. 

You will study and learn individually and collaboratively through lectures, laboratory work, exercises, work-life projects, company visits, teamwork, and by utilizing digital tools and software in many different ways. Our renewed circular economy and material laboratories, along with projects in close cooperation with the working life, also allow you to test ideas in practice.

During your studies, you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in selected topics during your internship and while working on your final thesis, as well as in various applied development projects and possible online studies.