Lulea University of Technology

Lulea, Sweden

Luleå University of Technology is a public research university located in Norrbotten County in northern Sweden, with campuses in Luleå, Kiruna, Skellefteå, and Piteå. It was originally established in 1971 (as Luleå University College) and was granted full university status in 1997.
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Frequently Asked Questions

It is a public research university in Sweden, with multiple campuses (including Luleå, Kiruna, Skellefteå, Piteå) and a strong focus on technology and applied research.
LTU reports around 18,700 students and approximately 1,900 employees as part of its “facts about the university” summary.
Many courses and programmes (especially for international students) are offered in English; Swedish is also used, especially for full-degree and local programmes.
They submit an application via the Swedish national admissions portal (UniversityAdmissions.se), pay any applicable fees, and submit supporting documentation such as passport, transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and meet eligibility criteria.
Applicants typically need a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) of at least 180 ECTS credits, meet programme-specific conditions (e.g., subject credits) and demonstrate sufficient English proficiency.
Yes — for example, for one Master’s programme in “Music Performance” the deadline for application is 15 January 2026, application fee/payment by 2 February 2026. 
LTU’s “Pre-arrival” and “Practical guide for exchange students” webpages include instructions such as “In case of incident or emergency” and guidelines to report faulty facilities.
Yes — for exchange students, LTU states that arriving students are covered by the Swedish State’s insurance for foreign students – StudentIN – which applies 24 hours a day in Sweden. 
The university provides informational guidelines regarding the northern Swedish climate (e.g., winter temperatures around –15 °C), clothing, and preparation for outdoor conditions.
Yes — there is a sizeable selection of courses and programmes offered in English; LTU’s exchange FAQ page confirms this.
Yes — LTU offers first-cycle (Bachelor’s) and second-cycle (Master’s) programmes, including many in technology, engineering, business, and specialised application areas.
Yes — LTU’s exchange studies page confirms that they collaborate with universities worldwide and provide courses in English for exchange students.
Yes — for many programmes, non-EU/EEA students must pay tuition fees; the “How to apply for foreign students” page for a Master’s programme lists tuition fees.
According to the “Pre-arrival information” page, an estimate for living costs is about 10,000 SEK/month including food, accommodation etc.
LTU has multiple campuses in northern Sweden — major ones in Luleå, Kiruna, Skellefteå and Piteå — and they are embedded in unique northern environments.
Yes — LTU provides housing guidance for international students; for example, there is a designated email “[email protected]” and deadlines are noted for incoming students.
Not fully guaranteed for all types: the FAQ states that for exchange students, housing assistance is provided, but only ISEP programme students are guaranteed accommodation under ISEP rules.
Yes — according to the FAQ, non-EU/EEA students with a student visa can work while studying, but they are advised to focus primarily on their studies and to note that finding a job may be difficult without Swedish language skills.
Students from outside EU/EEA need a residence permit for studies before entering Sweden if staying longer than three months. The time for processing may take two to three months. 

University Of Lulea University of Technology Application Statistics

18740
1551
12:1
41 %
SEK 142800
SEK 96000
2.7
30
65 %

University Of Lulea University of Technology Application Statistics

18740
1551
12:1
41 %
SEK 142800
SEK 96000
2.7
30
65 %

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