Luleå University of Technology explained

Luleå University of Technology
Native Name:Luleå tekniska universitet
Caption:Campus Luleå on Porsön
Former Name:Luleå tekniska högskola
Motto:Forskning och utbildning i världsklass
Motto Lang:SE
Established:1971, 1997
Type:Public university
Academic Staff:1 279 (2021)
Administrative Staff:536 (2021)
President:Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn
Students:19,155 (2021)
Undergrad:8,797 (2020)
Postgrad:775 (2020)
Doctoral:401 (2021)
Other:289 (2020)
City:Luleå
Country:Sweden
Campus:Luleå, Kiruna, Skellefteå, Piteå
Affiliations:EUA, UArctic
Website:www.ltu.se

Luleå University of Technology is a public research university in Norrbotten County, Sweden. The university has four campuses located in the Arctic Region in the cities of Luleå, Kiruna, Skellefteå, and Piteå.[1]

With more than 19,000 students and about 1,500 employees, Luleå University of Technology is a middle-sized academic institution in Sweden and Scandinavia's northernmost Institute of technology.[2]

The university was originally established in 1971 under the name Luleå University College and had its first campus in the suburbs of Porsön in Luleå. But was a couple of years later merged with the Teacher's Training College of Luleå and the School of Music of Piteå. In 1997, the institution was granted full university status by the Swedish government and became then thereafter renamed as Luleå University of Technology.[3]

Areas of education and research

Luleå University of Technology conduct mainly applied research in close collaboration with international and national companies, but does also have over 100 educational programs. With regard to research and education, Luleå University of Technology is active in the following areas.[4] [5]

Accounting and ControlMachine Design
Applied GeochemistryMachine elements
Applied mathematicsMachine learning
Applied physicsManufacturing Systems Engineering
ArchitectureMathematics education
Atmospheric scienceMedia and Communication Science
Audio technologyMedical Science – Educational Subject
Automatic controlMedical Technology
Biochemical Process EngineeringMineral processing
Building materialsMining and Rock Engineering
Chemical TechnologyMusical Performance
Chemistry of InterfacesNursing
Construction management and Building technologyOccupational therapy
Cyber-physical systemsOperation and Maintenance
Dependable Communication and Computation SystemsOre Geology
DesignPerforming Arts
EconomicsPervasive and Mobile computing, PMC
EducationPhysiotherapy
Electric Power EngineeringPolitical science
Electronic SystemsPolymeric Composite Materials
Energy engineeringProcess Metallurgy
Engineering AcousticsProduct Innovation
Engineering materialsQuality Technology and Logistics
Engineering psychologyRobotics and AI
English and EducationSignal processing
Entrepreneurship and InnovationSoil mechanics
Experimental MechanicsSolid mechanics
Experimental physicsSpace Systems
Exploration geophysicsStructural engineering
Fluid mechanicsSwedish and Education
HistoryUrban Water Engineering
Human Work ScienceWaste Science and Technology
Industrial marketingWood and Bionanocomposites
Information systemsWood Science and Engineering
Law
Arwu W:801–900
Cwts W:990
Usnwr W:710
Arwu W Year:2020
Arwu N:13-14
Arwu N Year:2020
Arwu W Eng:201-300
Arwu W Cs:201-300
Arwu W Eng Year:2023
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Arwu N Eng:5
Arwu N Eng Year:2023
Qs W Eng:401-450
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Qs W Eng Year:2023
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Cwts N:11
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Cwts N Year:2023
Usnwr W Year:2022-2023
Usnwr Europe:289
Usnwr Europe Year:2022-2023
Usnwr N:12
Usnwr N Eng:5
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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LTU 50 years – Luleå University of Technology . 2022-06-29 . www.ltu.se . en.
  2. Web site: LTU 50 years – Luleå University of Technology . 2022-06-29 . www.ltu.se . en.
  3. Web site: LTU 50 years – Luleå University of Technology . 2022-06-29 . www.ltu.se . en.
  4. Web site: Areas of excellence in research and innovation – Luleå University of Technology. 2021-11-03. www.ltu.se. en.
  5. Web site: Research topics at Luleå University of Technology – Luleå University of Technology.
  6. Web site: 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. Academic Ranking of World Universities. 14 January 2023.
  7. Web site: 2020 Global Ranking of World Universities. Academic Ranking of World Universities. 14 January 2024.
  8. Web site: 2020 Global Ranking of World Universities. Academic Ranking of World Universities. 14 January 2023.
  9. Web site: 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. Academic Ranking of World Universities. 14 January 2023.
  10. Web site: 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. Academic Ranking of World Universities. 14 January 2023.
  11. Web site: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. 14 January 2024. QS World University Rankings.
  12. Web site: CWTS Leiden Ranking 2023. CWTS Leiden Ranking. 14 January 2023.
  13. Web site: CWTS Leiden Ranking 2023. CWTS Leiden Ranking. 14 January 2023.
  14. Web site: Best Global Universities for Engineering in Sweden. US News & World Report. 14 January 2024.
  15. Web site: Best Global Universities in Sweden. US News & World Report. 14 January 2024.
  16. Web site: 2022-2023 Best Global Universities in Europe. US News & World Report. 14 January 2024.
  17. Web site: 2022-2023 Best Global Universities Ranking. US News & World Report. 14 January 2024.