Exchange and doctoral students
Every student completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at LUT University is a member of the student union. Exchange students and doctoral students can also be members. Registering as a member and paying the membership fee most often takes place in connection with the semester registration.
Members of the student union are entitled to a Slice student card. It offers various benefits both locally and nationally. You can find more information about the benefits on Slice’s website.
Member benefits for an exchange student
- Kela meal subsidy for student lunch
- Discounts from VR, Matkahuolto and local transport in the city of study
- Advocacy and consultation services from LTKY
- Member Services
- Other students discounts
The exchange student’s student union membership fee is 43 € per semester or 75 € per academic year (in academic year 2026-2027). Membership fees can be paid at the office or online shop.
Member benefits for a doctoral student
- Discounts for VR
- Advocacy and consulting services from LTKY
- Member services
- Other student discounts
The student union membership fee for a doctoral student is 15 € per semester or 30 € per academic year (in the academic year 2026-2027). Membership fees can be paid at the office or online shop.
As a doctoral student you are entitled to the green student card (physical card), which you can order from LTKY’s online shop.
Exchange studies at LUT
Approximately 200 exchange students study at LUT each year. LUT University’s international student community is strong, and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) plays a significant role among exchange students in Lahti and Lappeenranta.
Local section of Erasmus Student Network in Lahti.
Going on exchange
LUT students have excellent opportunities to go on student exchange abroad. Exchange study places are available at over 150 universities or colleges in 40 countries. You can find up-to-date information about the exchange, informational events, and exchange university listings at eLut.