Mälardalen University (MDU) is a university college (högskola) located in Västerås and Eskilstuna, Sweden. It has a strong focus on applied research and education in close collaboration with the surrounding society, particularly with the industrial sector.
Address: Högskoleplan 1, 721 23 Västerås, Sweden
Embedded Systems, Industrial Engineering and Management, Innovation and Product Realisation
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control, Robotics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
MDU has a long tradition of collaboration with companies such as ABB, Volvo, and Alstom. This collaboration is an integral part of both education and research. The university is a member of the European Network for Co-operative and Work-Integrated Higher Education (ENETWUD).
Research:
Research at MDU is concentrated in six main areas, including embedded systems, industrial engineering and management, and innovation and product realisation. The university is known for its co-production in research, which means that research is conducted in close collaboration with external partners.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1000
Current students***:
16000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
30000
Pros
A university with a strong focus on applied research and education in close collaboration with industry. High employability rate for graduates.
Cons
The university is not a full research university and has limited rights to award doctoral degrees. The two-campus structure can be a disadvantage for some students.
Best For
Students who are looking for an applied education with a strong connection to industry and good job prospects after graduation.
- Agile Methodology, Innovation, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Research and Development, User-Centered Design
*: 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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