Lappeenranta
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
Degree title in Finnish: Insinööri (AMK)
The Duration and extent of studies is 3.5 years, 240 credits.
Study objectives
Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology prepares students for international mechanical engineering careers, especially in the fields of machine and automation design, production planning, research and development.
Graduates from this programme may work as technological experts, managers, designers, developers and sales engineers in metal and forest industries, automation and information technology.
More about the language of instruction
All the studies will be conducted in English.
Study contents
Students learn how to design, develop and manufacture products and mechatronics equipment, design and dimension machine elements, develop modern automation, control and information systems, act as project managers or leaders of individuals and larger teams, communicate, work and negotiate with people having a different cultural and linguistic background.
Structure of studies
Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology Curriculum Structure (pdf)
- Basic studies 126 cr
- Professional studies 61 cr
- Elective studies 8 cr
- Placement 30 cr
- Bachelor's thesis 15 cr
Final project
The bachelor’s thesis is a broad course of study for the preparation of the students in planning and researching areas for development, and working as an expert in their field of study.
The thesis may be done alone or in groups of students, but if done in a group, each group member must be able to demonstrate their own contribution to the whole for evaluation.
Career opportunities
This international degree programme gives good possibilities to work in Finland, in Europe or where ever abroad.
Internationalization
After students have passed the certain number of credits, they have a possibility to take a student exchange in some of our partner universities abroad. During this period they can complete a double degree.
Postgraduate study opportunities
After graduation you have good skills and you are able to continue your studies to Master's Degree at the same Skinnarila Campus.