Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Mechanical Engineering, part-time studies, Lappeenranta, 240 op — Verkkokampus, Lappeenranta | LAB.fi

Unique learning experience prepares for an international engineering career

The degree programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering will be conducted using Open Engineering methods. The learning process is unique and supports engineering students in trying new ways of working instead of standardised tools and processes.

In the Open Engineering approach, the students can explore any area of engineering, not just mechanics, and can choose their own learning methods. Students will create and follow their individual learning path, and coaches will help and support students to learn their own way. Self-learning is a very important area of the programme.

For example, a student dreams of developing a sustainable robot for new applications. They begin by researching and building the necessary skills for such a project, such as calculation, 3D modelling, and programming. These skills are not taught in traditional lessons but are acquired “just in time” through self-learning. Naturally, engineering students also have access to open course offerings to support their development.

Engineers can find work in various roles

This international degree programme provides engineering graduates good opportunities to work in Finland, Europe, and all around the world, especially in the fields of machine and automation design, product innovations, and research and development. Graduates from the programme may work in the metal and forest industries, automation, and information technology as

◆ technological experts
◆ managers
◆ designers
◆ developers
◆ sales engineers.

The self-learning process also helps students prepare to work as freelancers.

Tailor your engineering studies

Engineering students can tailor their studies by selecting courses that align with their professional interests and goals. While the core curriculum in Industrial Mechanical Engineering includes compulsory modules that ensure essential degree-level competence, students can personalise their learning paths with themed modules, which offer flexibility and guided choices to support individual progression.

Students engage in self-learning to deepen their understanding of key engineering objectives, such as:

◆ designing, developing, and manufacturing products and mechatronic equipment
◆ designing and dimensioning machine elements
◆ developing modern automation, control, and information systems.

This degree programme is also a good option for Finnish students. Previously completed higher education studies in any field can be flexibly accredited as part of the degree.

Do I have to pay tuition fees?

Higher education institutions in Finland charge tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA area. Be sure to check the details on tuition fees, available scholarships, and the early bird discount.

Tuition fees and scholarships

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Tutkinto

Bachelor of Engineering

Laajuus

240 opintopistettä

Kesto

4 vuotta

Kieli

Englanti

Paikka

Lappeenrannan kampus
Verkkokampus

Koulutuksen tavoite

The degree programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering will be conducted using Open Engineering methods. The learning process supports engineering students in trying new ways of working instead of standardised tools and processes.

The degree programme prepares students for international engineering careers, especially in the fields of machine and automation design, product innovations, and research and development. Graduates from the programme may work in the metal and forest industries, automation, and information technology as

technological experts
managers
designers
developers
sales engineers.

The self-learning process helps students prepare to work as freelancers.

Unique learning experience

The learning process in this degree programme is unique: students will create and follow their individual learning path, and coaches help and support students to learn their own way. Self-learning is a very important area of the programme. In this degree programme, the student is able to authentically connect workplace projects to learning. Flexibility means that the students may learn in the workplace without any f2f coaching on campus.

This is also a good option for Finnish students. Previously completed higher education studies in any field can be flexibly accredited as part of the degree.

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Koulutuksen sisältö

Students of Industrial Mechanical Engineering engage in self-learning to deepen their understanding of key engineering objectives, such as:

designing, developing, and manufacturing products and mechatronic equipment
designing and dimensioning machine elements
developing modern automation, control, and information systems

In addition, students learn to take on roles as project managers or team leaders, and to communicate, collaborate, and negotiate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Examples of self-directed learning:

A student dreams of developing a sustainable robot for new applications. They begin by researching and building the necessary skills for such a project, such as calculation, 3D modelling, and programming. These skills are not taught in traditional lessons but are acquired “just in time” through self-learning. Naturally, engineering students also have access to open course offerings to support their development.

A student working in a factory identifies a need for a new tool design. They carry out the project independently and, following a reflection meeting, receive credits for the competence demonstrated through an individual learning module.

We call this approach Open Engineering:

You are free to explore any area of engineering, not just mechanics.
You can choose your own learning methods.

Tuition fees

Non-EU/EEA students are subject to tuition fees. As of 1st of August 2026, the tuition fee for new students from non-EU/EEA countries is 11,000€ per academic year for bachelor’s degree programmes.

Scholarships offered by LAB University of Applied Sciences are available from the second year onwards for bachelor's degree students. The scholarship provides a 3000€ reduction on the annual tuition fee. The student must complete 60 ECTS credits per academic year to be eligible for a scholarship. This policy will be applied until the end of the normative duration of studies.

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Opintojen rakenne

The degree programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering is 240 ECTS credits.

◆ Core competence 165 ECTS credits

Professional Competence 90 ECTS
Language and Communication Studies 15 ECTS
Practical training 30 ECTS
Thesis 30 ECTS

◆ Complementary Competence 75 ECTS credits

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Pätevyys

The earned qualification is an undergraduate degree (a bachelor’s degree). After earning the degree, you can apply for work in private sector businesses as well as public sector organisations that require an applicable university degree.

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Lisätietoa opetuskielistä

All information will be conducted in English, and students will carry out documents in English. Students may choose courses conducted in Finnish. The language of individual coaching will be decided between the student and the coach.

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Opinnäytetyö

The bachelor’s degree programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering includes a 30-ECTS credits thesis. This can either be a research-based project or a so-called functional thesis project. The thesis project aims to broaden and deepen your professional expertise and knowledge and provide you with the expertise needed to operate in development tasks in your field. The thesis project improves your information retrieval and problem-solving skills.

The thesis can be conducted as a project commissioned by an external organisation, or as part of a development project. The thesis project can be carried out individually, in pairs or in a group, including a written report. At its best, the thesis project can serve as a pathway to your future career.

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Kansainvälistyminen

We offer you excellent opportunities to gain valuable international expertise and language skills for your future career. Future workplaces and positions require multicultural skills, language skills and international understanding. Learning takes place in an international, multicultural environment, as our degree students come from all over the world.

Go international!

You can complete part of your studies at our partner institutions in different countries around the world or do your practical training abroad. Every year, we welcome a large number of students from different countries, so the programme is genuinely international.

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Yhteistyö muiden toimijoiden kanssa

Your studies will be closely connected with the development of working-life practices, together with businesses and work communities. Multidisciplinary working-life projects and different learning environments, such as student cooperatives, will strengthen your connections with authentic working-life interactions throughout the programme.

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Tutkimuksen painopisteet

At LAB University of Applied Sciences, our goal is to renew the working life and ways of working. Together with our partners, we test new innovations and ways of doing things.

We focus on supporting responsible, regenerative growth through intangible value creation, multipurpose materials, and human well-being.

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Uramahdollisuudet

This international degree programme provides engineering graduates good opportunities to work in Finland, Europe, and all around the world. The aim of the programme is to study in close relationships with local partners.

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Jatko-opintomahdollisuudet

After earning a bachelor’s degree and having two years of professional work experience, you are eligible to apply to university of applied sciences (UAS) master’s degree programmes. You are also eligible to apply to master’s degree programmes offered by universities.

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Toteutustapa

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