Bachelor of Engineering, Sustainable Construction Technology
Lahti, Finland
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
21 Jan 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 8,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for Non-EU/EEA students
Introduction
In the Sustainable Construction Technology degree program, you will be prepared for an international career in construction engineering with expertise in sustainability.
The programme integrates theoretical and practical aspects of the civil and construction engineering fields, and the studies equip you for a wide range of roles within the construction field.
Sustainable Construction Technology Engineers Can Work in Various Roles
This international degree program provides excellent opportunities to work globally within the construction industry and with companies associated with the construction business. You can find work for example in
- Management
- Commercial roles
- Product Manufacturing
- Research and development.
Diverse Civil and Construction Engineering Studies
As a student in the Sustainable Construction Technology degree program, 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.
During your studies, you can enroll in specialization modules to further develop your expertise in timber technology, timber hybrid construction management, and sustainability.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
In the first academic year, no one will be granted a scholarship by LAB University of Applied Sciences. The scholarship is a 50% reduction on the annual tuition fee. A student must complete 60 credits per academic year to be eligible for the scholarship. This policy will be applied until the end of the study time.
The credits must accumulate steadily over the duration of your studies:
- Bachelor's degree programs: 60 credits after the first year, 120 credits after the second year, and 180 credits after the third year.
- Master's degree programs: 20 credits after the first year, 40 credits after the second year
Curriculum
Study Content
Students in the Sustainable Construction Technology degree program 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.
By enrolling in specialization modules, you can further develop your expertise in
- Timber technology,
- Timber hybrid construction management and
- Sustainability
Structure of Studies
- Basic of Engineering 60 ECTS
- Construction Engineering 60 ECTS
- Specialization 60 ECTS
- Advanced Engineering 15 ECTS
- Practical Training 30 ECTS
- Thesis 15 ECTS
Thesis
The bachelor’s degree program includes a 15-ECTS 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 organization, 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.
Internationalization
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 program is genuinely international.
In the specialization modules of the degree program in Sustainable Construction Technology, you have the opportunity to select modules from various European universities.
Co-operation with Other Parties
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 program.
Research Focus
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.
Program Outcome
The degree program 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, research, and development.
The program 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. You will also cultivate communication skills and the ability to thrive in multicultural workplace environments.
Career Opportunities
This international degree program provides excellent opportunities to work globally within the construction industry and with companies associated with the construction business.
Postgraduate Study Opportunities
After earning a bachelor’s degree and having two years of professional work experience, you are eligible to apply to the University of Applied Sciences (UAS) master’s degree program. You are also eligible to apply to master’s degree programs offered by universities.