Luleå University of Technology (LTU), established in 1971, is Scandinavia’s northernmost university of technology. It is a leading research and educational institution in technology and natural sciences, with a strong focus on applied research in close cooperation with industry and society. The university has campuses in Luleå, Piteå, Skellefteå, and Kiruna.
Address: Universitetsområdet, Porsön, 971 87 Luleå, Sweden
Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, Space Science, Wood Technology
Domains taught:
- Aerospace, Astroscience, Civil Engineering, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Geotechnics, Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control, Robotics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
LTU has close collaborations with a wide range of companies and organizations, particularly in the mining, space, and forestry sectors. The university is a member of the Arctic University of Sweden consortium and has a strong network of international partners.
Research:
LTU’s research is focused on creating sustainable solutions for a changing world. Key research areas include natural resources, sustainable energy, and space technology. The university is home to several world-class research facilities, including the Centre for Advanced Mining and Metallurgy (CAMM).
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1600
Current students***:
19000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
30000
Pros
A unique profile with a focus on Arctic research and close ties to the mining and space industries. A strong sense of community and a beautiful natural environment.
Cons
The university’s remote location in northern Sweden can be a disadvantage for some students. The winters are long and cold, which may not be suitable for everyone.
Best For
Students who are interested in a specialized technical education with a focus on Arctic research, natural resources, and space technology.
- Environmental Impact, Environmental Technologies, Metallurgy, Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Space, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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