Skellefteå Universities Alliance
Flexible and accessible academic programs that meet the skill needs of tomorrow.
Research, test beds & collaboration
We foster sustainable collaboration between research, academia, industry, and society - turning applied research into real-world impact that drives growth and competitiveness locally and globally.
Research Areas
At Campus Skellefteå, research doesn’t stay in theory. It is turned into solutions, innovations and real societal impact...
Platforms for collaboration and innovation
Campus Skellefteå is a hub where academia, businesses and public sector actors come together to drive innovation and cre...
Test beds and collaboration
Do you want to help shape a sustainable future? At Campus Skellefteå, you’ll be part of a unique collaboration between u...
Graduate School
The PROFS Graduate School of Practice-Based School Research is a collaboration between Luleå University of Technology, t...
Scholarships
Skellefteå is a place where creativity and innovative ideas are given ample opportunity to flourish. Growing up in an en...
Campus Talks
Historically, Campus Skellefteå has been known for its world-leading research in wood science; today, it covers many mor...
Research and Collaboration
ACE Powerhouse
The Arctic Center of Energy (ACE) is a center of excellence that accelerates the electrification of society.
Its work focuses on the circular economy, connected cities, and e-mobility. Starting in 2027, ACE Powerhouse will be ACE’s new home and a hub for research, education, and innovation. ACE is backed by Luleå University of Technology, the Municipality of Skellefteå, and Skellefteå Kraft.
Scholarships - The Rönnbäret Foundation
The Rönnbäret Foundation aims to promote the development of research and higher education in Skellefteå. The Foundation operates by distributing funds equivalent to the return on its endowment capital to individuals or organizations that advance the Foundation’s mission.
Apply for funding and view current projects funded by the foundation
News
Stronger research environments through increased collaboration
How can research in health and social care be strengthened through deeper collaboration between municipalities, regional authorities, and academia? That was the starting point when representatives from the Municipality of Skellefteå, Region Västerbotten, Umeå University, and Luleå University of Technology gathered for a joint afternoon session focused on research environments, strategic choices, and future collaborations.
Strong student projects rewarded - Sammes Foundation invests over one million
This summer, 27 students at Campus Skellefteå will share over SEK 1 million in grants from the Sammes Foundation . In total, there are 14 projects on the agenda, ranging from hydrogen-powered drones to visualization of architecture. The aim is to strengthen the link between education, business and future innovations.
Chiropractic College to be established in Skellefteå: "Great job opportunities"
Skandinaviska Kiropraktorhögskolan, which has been in Stockholm since 1983, is expanding its operations to Campus Skellefteå starting in the fall of 2024. - Now we will be closer to students who wish to train locally, which increases accessibility and gives more people the opportunity to train for a profession where the chance of a job is very high, says Gordana Gedin, Rector.
Career opportunities in Skellefteå ranked highest by students
An event for competence matching between business and students was held at Campus Skellefteå, completely in line with Skellefteå coming in first place when it comes to career opportunities in the ranking "Sweden's best student cities"*. A well-attended lunch event focusing on the meeting between business and students at Campus Skellefteå as part of an expanded collaboration between the Business Office, Skellefteå municipality and SKARV - the students' organization focusing on bridging contacts between students and business .
Mälardalen University opens dual programs at Campus Skellefteå
Mälardalen University is expanding its educational activities with two new programs at Campus Skellefteå - a master's in environmental technology for sustainable development and a public health program. The expansion is a direct measure to broaden the presence of the programs and respond to Skellefteå's specific needs.
Skellefteå cooperation that strengthens skills
Solvik Folk High School and Skellefteå Taxi developed a new and compressed taxi driver training course to meet the growing need for staffing in the region. Now they are getting ready for the spring semester's new course participants, and continue the successful collaboration. - This training is rooted in reality and what the job actually looks like. For us, it was valuable to be able to participate in the design of the course and contribute with our knowledge, says Sofie Strömberg, HR manager at Skellefteå Taxi .
Tobias was attracted by the developments in Skellefteå
Civil engineer Tobias Tonvall was faced with a life choice: should he stay in his home town of Luleå or move? Thanks to an advertisement from the consulting company Etteplan, all the pieces of the puzzle fell into place. The company works actively to recruit from outside and notices a great interest in Skellefteå.
International expertise part of Altio's natural growth
The region's high demand for technology and process skills with a focus on innovation and sustainability attracted Hossein Ali Pour, 33, to Skellefteå. He now works at the forefront of the green transition through a stimulating hydrogen project as a consultant at Altio. - I see a promising future here in Skellefteå, says Hossein.
