Lulea University of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #928 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #359 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #11 of 39 | In Sweden |
| #34 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 150 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 19,155
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ltu.se
- Languages
- Swedish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 51%*
* The Lulea University of Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or foreign equivalent, knowledge of English |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Late August to early June (August - January; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 19,155 |
| Full time employee | 1,550 |
| Student:staff ratio | 12:1 |
Research profile
Lulea University of Technology is a world-class research university with 19,961 scientific papers published and 437,681 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Geology.
Lulea University of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 67 | 434 |
| 1992 | 109 | 509 |
| 1993 | 127 | 550 |
| 1994 | 144 | 634 |
| 1995 | 136 | 656 |
| 1996 | 188 | 830 |
| 1997 | 234 | 1086 |
| 1998 | 192 | 1049 |
| 1999 | 233 | 1467 |
| 2000 | 248 | 1752 |
| 2001 | 236 | 1987 |
| 2002 | 301 | 2674 |
| 2003 | 335 | 3329 |
| 2004 | 294 | 3841 |
| 2005 | 359 | 4867 |
| 2006 | 396 | 5900 |
| 2007 | 445 | 6511 |
| 2008 | 482 | 7219 |
| 2009 | 457 | 7771 |
| 2010 | 526 | 8820 |
| 2011 | 629 | 10520 |
| 2012 | 698 | 12270 |
| 2013 | 798 | 13983 |
| 2014 | 864 | 15734 |
| 2015 | 938 | 18419 |
| 2016 | 1171 | 20810 |
| 2017 | 1118 | 22996 |
| 2018 | 1083 | 27073 |
| 2019 | 1223 | 32188 |
| 2020 | 1307 | 38103 |
| 2021 | 1404 | 47172 |
| 2022 | 1321 | 52738 |
| 2023 | 1266 | 54519 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Lulea University of Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Högskoleexamen / Konstnärlig högskoleexamen | Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Computer Networks, Earth Sciences, Engineering Drawing and Design, Geochemistry, Geology, Information Management, Music, Road Engineering |
|---|---|
| Kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor) / Konstnärlig kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor in Fine Arts) | Computer Science, Graphic Design, Journalism, Law, Media Studies, Music, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Sound Engineering (Acoustics) |
| Yrkesexamen (First cycle professional qualification) | Automotive Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Dance, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Film, Fire Science, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, International Economics, Maintenance Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Music Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Power Engineering, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Radiology, Sound Engineering (Acoustics) |
| Magisterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig magisterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Data Processing, Educational Sciences, Law, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social Sciences |
| Masterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig masterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electronics and Automation, Geology, Human Resources, Information Management, International Business, Maintenance Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy, Road Engineering, Wood Technology |
| Yrkesexamen (Second cycle professional qualification) | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Anaesthesiology, Aquaculture, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Environmental Engineering, Fire Science, Industrial and Production Economics, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Nursing, Physical Engineering, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Road Engineering, Secondary Education, Surgery |
| Licentiatexamen | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Performing Arts, Social Sciences |
| Doktorsexamen | Accountancy, Economics, Education, English, Foreign Languages Education, History, Information Technology, Law, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Media Studies, Musical Instruments, Native Language Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Swedish |
Notable alumni
-
Khashayar Farmanbar
- Enrolled in the Lulea University of Technology
- Studied in 2000-2003
- Occupations
- politicianengineer
- Biography
-
Khashayar Carl Farmanbar is a Swedish entrepreneur and politician for the Social Democratic Party. From 30 November 2021 until 18 October 2022, he was Minister for Energy and Minister for Digital Development in Magdalena Andersson's Cabinet, replacing Anders Ygeman.
-
Fredrik Högberg
- Years
- 1971-.. (age 53)
- Occupations
- record producercomposer
- Biography
-
Fredrik Karl Kristian Högberg, born 5 February 1971 in Vellinge, Sweden, is a Swedish composer and producer. He resides in the old courthouse in Nyland, Ångermanland.
-
Peter Vikström
- Occupations
- wheelchair tennis player
- Biography
-
Peter Vikström is a wheelchair tennis player. He won the Paralympic men's doubles competition at the 2012 Summer Paralympics with his partner Stefan Olsson. He started playing tennis when he was 21.
Lulea University of Technology faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering | Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology |
| Department/Division : Engineering Sciences and Mathematics | Applied Physics, Energy Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering |
| Department/Division : Health, Education and Technology | Communication Studies, Education, Music, Teacher Training, Theatre |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences, Technology and Arts | Arts and Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | LTU Luleå University of Technology Luleå tekniska Universitet |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Accreditation | Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Laboratorievägen 14 Luleå, SE-97187 Sweden |
|---|---|
| City population | 49,000 |