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Mälardalen University (MDU)

Sweden

Address: Högskoleplan 1, 721 23 Västerås, Sweden

Embedded Systems, Industrial Engineering and Management, Innovation and Product Realisation

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.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control, Robotics, Software Engineering

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, Sustainability Practices, User-Centered Design

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*: 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 …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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