Lahti

A construction engineer with expertise in sustainability

The programme integrates theoretical and practical aspects, equipping students for a wide range of roles within the construction field. Additionally, you will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue further studies towards a master's degree.

As a result, you will develop into an international construction engineer with expertise in sustainability.

The degree programme in Sustainable Construction Technology prepares students for international careers in construction engineering across various fields within the construction industry.

Where can graduates work?

The degree programme in Sustainable Construction Technology prepares students for international careers in construction engineering across various fields within the construction industry, including management, commercial roles, product manufacturing, and research and development.

During your studies, you will also cultivate communication skills and the ability to thrive in multicultural workplace environments. Therefore, this international degree programme provides excellent opportunities to work globally within the construction industry and with companies associated with the construction business.

What do the studies include?

As a student in the Sustainable Construction Technology degree programme, you will engage in a diverse range of studies within the field of civil and construction engineering. You will acquire a strong foundation in construction technologies by learning about various building materials and construction techniques. 

Structure of the studies

The scope of the studies is 240 ECTS credits. 

• Basic of Engineering 60 ECTS
• Construction Engineering 60 ECTS
• Specialization 60 ECTS
• Advanced Engineering 15 ECTS
• Practical Training 30 ECTS
• Thesis 15 ECTS

By enrolling in specialization modules, you can further develop your expertise in timber technology, timber hybrid construction management, and sustainability. You also have the opportunity to select modules from various European universities.

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.

International career in the field of IT

This international engineering degree programme offers excellent opportunities to work in Finland, Europe, and around the world.

The Industrial Information Technology degree programme equips engineering students for global careers in industrial IT, focusing on software production, networks, embedded systems, IoT, and research and development.

During their studies, students learn how to design and develop digital solutions in industrial environments using new IT technologies and methods.

Where can Industrial Information Technology graduates work?

As a graduate of the Industrial Information Technology degree programme, you can work in designing and developing digital solutions in industrial environments. 

Graduates can pursue roles as technological experts, managers, designers, developers, and sales engineers in various industries and the information technology sector. As an IT engineer, you can find work in Finland, Europe, and around the world.

In your work, you will utilize new IT technologies and methods, and can build a career focusing on software production, networks, embedded systems, IoT, and research and development.

What do the studies consist of?

The structure of the studies includes:

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

Industrial Information Technology students learn how to design and develop digital solutions in industrial environments using new IT technologies and methods. Students will study, train, and learn through work-based projects in close cooperation with local partners.

During their studies, students act as project managers or leaders of individuals and larger teams, communicating, working, and negotiating with people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

All the studies will be conducted in English. Students may choose a few courses conducted in Finnish. 

Sustainable Design Business educates contemporary designers for a sustainable future

In the bachelor's degree programme in Sustainable Design Business (SDB), you will learn to approach challenges with human-centered and responsible methods and tools. This means taking on the role of a contemporary designer, moving beyond traditional formgiving.

The programme combines theory and practice and equips you with design, prototyping and futures-oriented skills, together with an understanding of sustainable business models such as the circular economy. It enables you to pursue a career in sustainable organisations and also offers a pathway to master’s level studies.

LAB Institute of Design and Fine Arts is one of the oldest design schools in the Nordic countries. You will study in a creative, communal and modern environment where facilities and equipment enable multidisciplinary work and future-making. 

State-of-the-art facilities, real-life assignments, and projects

State-of-the-art facilities at the Lahti campus ensure that students can utilise a multitude of methods and modern equipment in their design work.

A lot of emphasis is based on learning together. The interaction between students, and between students and teachers, is at the core of the pedagogical approach. 

Students take on different roles within various teamwork assignments during their studies. This way the students gain experience-based knowledge and can find and develop their personal interests within the design profession.

As studies advance, more and more of the learning will take place in real-life assignments and projects. Cooperation with local and international businesses ensures that the contents of the studies are up to date and the professional networking possibilities are outstanding. This has proven to be a valuable tool towards a running start to a successful career.