Luleå University of Technology

Luleå University of Technology experiences rapid growth with world-leading expertise within several research areas. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, the public sector and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of almost SEK 2.1 billion. We have around 1,900 employees and over 18,700 students.

All figures are from the annual report 2024.

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 and is organised into 64 research subjects.

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.

Employees

Luleå University of Technology has around 1,900 employees.

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.