The University has six degree programes in Master of Technology and four for Master of Economics. The number of post-graduate students is about 450. The objective is to increase the number of LUT students to about 5,700 by 2006. To meet the demands of business, the starting places in information and electrical technology, in particular, will be increased. The Lappeenranta University of Technology places a special focus on international operations, characterised by a combined approach in technology and economics as well as by strong teaching in foreign languages.
Graduates have the knowledge and competence to operate in the integrating European market.
About one fourth of the university students complete a part of their studies in LUT's foreign co-operation universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. The South Carelia Polytechnic , which operates in Imatra and Lappeenranta, offers teaching in five fields of training. Students at the South Carelia Vocational Institute, located in Imatra and Lappeenranta, can take the first vocational qualification degree in business and administration, hotel, restaurant and catering services, sales and customer services, meal production, home economics and cleaning services, social and health care, crafts and design, as well as communication. Both the South Carelia Vocational Institute and the Polytechnic offer many adult education courses.