Luleå University of Technology

Luleå University of Technology is a leading technical university that, through Campus Skellefteå, strengthens the region’s role in the green transition. Working closely with industry and the community, the university develops expertise and innovation that shape sustainable solutions for the future.

Study at Campus Skellefteå

Luleå University of Technology has a strong, long-term presence at Campus Skellefteå and is a central part of the region’s higher education and research offerings. With expertise in fields such as wood technology, sustainable production, energy, and digitalization, LTU contributes both to academic excellence and to solutions that strengthen the competitiveness of industry. Through close collaboration with businesses and the community, the university educates the engineers and researchers of the future, while driving progress in the green transition and enhancing Skellefteå’s appeal as a city of knowledge.

Strategic Partnership

Collaboration Agreement with Skellefteå Municipality (2021):
A formal agreement to broaden and deepen collaboration in education, research, innovation, experimental environments, and centers of excellence. The aim is sustainable growth and increased competitiveness for both the university and the municipality. Read more External link..

Research and development projects

Research Collaboration - Approximately 60% of the university’s academic activities are externally funded and conducted in close collaboration with industry, the public sector, and other universities. This enables industrial PhD students and contract research, particularly with Skellefteå Municipality
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Notable collaborative projects worth mentioning here include:

Cybersecurity Node North External link.

MARTINA - Future AI solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises in Norrbotten and Västerbotten External link.

Digital Urban Development - Campus Skellefteå External link.

Digiby - SMALL Smart, Livable Rural Areas External link.

Centers for Strong Research Environments

Luleå University of Technology, in collaboration with the City of Skellefteå and the business community, has established four centers in Skellefteå.