Founded in 1969, Lappeenrannan teknillinen yliopisto (Lappeenranta University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Lappeenranta (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Karelia.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland), Lappeenrannan teknillinen yliopisto (LTY/LUT) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Lappeenrannan teknillinen yliopisto (LTY/LUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 