About the employer
Luleå University of Technology experiences rapid growth with world-leading expertise within several research domains. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results. Drawing on our location in the Arctic region, we create global societal benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are carried out in close collaboration with international, national, and regional companies, public actors, and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of SEK 2.0 billion. Today, we have 1,500 employees and close to 17,900 students.
All figures are from the annual report 2023.
Brochure: Facts about the University
A brochure with a quick overview of the university's organization and facts based on the latest annual report.
- Facts about the UniversityPdf, 4.2 MB.
English version (Updated version coming soon) - Order Facts about the University via Service Point.
Research
The research at Luleå University of Technology is predominantly applied and takes place in close collaboration with international and national companies and partners. The research has a turnover of almost SEK 1.2 billion.
Research areas
- Built Environment and Infrastructure
- Architecture and Design
- Mines and Minerals
- Mechanical Engineering and Materials
- Energy
- Digitalisation, Automation and Artificial Intelligence
- Space
- Business Administration and Social Sciences
- Health
- Education
- Music and Theatre
Current research projects are available on the page Our research.
Overall goals
Luleå University of Technology's two overall goals for 2030 are:
- We are a challenge-driven university that is recognized for its contributions to a competitive and sustainable society.
- We excel in cross-border education and research of the highest quality.